KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards celebrated 27 years of the event with a resilience-themed staging on Thursday, June 25, and local company CHEW walked away with the award for Best Food Item. Zoë Dawkins, the mind behind CHEW, which stands for Cook Happily Eat Wholesomely, won the award jointly with Nation’s Choice, recognised for their curry goat burger. Dawkins says she aims to provide locally made items to enhance the overall cooking experience.