Introducing Randy Williams owner of Randies Restaurant in Wesley, N. East Dominica

Randy has volunteered to be our in house bon appetit chef; indulging with us a sliver of his mouth watering recipes to savour and possibly emulate, allowing us a treasured insight into the secrets of Caribbean cuisine.

Randy was born in the Commonwealth of Dominica somewhere in the early eighties and moved to the US Virgin Island of St. Thomas where he became a prep cook he was soon promoted to a sous chef status working in the renowned Romanos restaurant.

Eventually,the opportunity arose for Randy to work in the USA; here, with a complete differend abandonment, he discovered he had another talent - lithe and postulating - hence becoming a limbo dancer, which he really enjoyed and had a great time travelling around the States.

His passion for cooking never deserted him and soon Randy became a restaurant manager for Burger King and later for Buston Chicken. These jobs enabled Randy to travel widely; in fact, to over 30 states in the USA. It gave him the chance to sample lots of different food styles, a different life in general, and basically making people happy.

On his return to Dominica he opened his own restaurant and realised a dream that had become a reality through hard work and dedication. The restaurant is called "Randy's" and has become a favourite place to dine daytime or evening. There is live entertainment on certain evenings.

I have eaten there on several occasions and love the atmosphere, it feels like a home away from home, a very friendly inviting restaurant.

Recipe of the day

Randy's Tomaletaloo Salad

Tomatoe, Lettuce, Calaloo
Dressing:-
Quarter of a Maggi stock cube (chicken)
Juice of half a grapefruit
Half a cup of olive oil or to taste
1 teaspoon of sugar

Method:- whisk all dressing ingredients together, then pour over the salad, toss