ANTIGUA & BARBUDA TOURISM AUTHORITY

Loose Cannon Restaurant on Galleon Beach in Antigua received the Restaurant Week 2024 People’s Choice Award. Voting now open for 2025 (Photos courtesy the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority)

 ST. JOHN’S, ANTIGUA (May 22, 2025): It’s said that good things take time, and for one local restaurant, the wait has finally paid off most deliciously.
The Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority is proud to shine a long-overdue spotlight on the 2024 People’s Choice Award Winner for Restaurant Week: Loose Cannon, voted by locals and visitors as their favorite dining experience of last year’s culinary celebration.

“Restaurant Week is about celebrating the authentic flavors and culinary talent of Antigua and Barbuda,” said Shermain Jeremy, Culinary Month Lead and Special Projects and Events Manager at the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority. “We are proud to honour Loose Cannon as the 2024 People’s Choice Winner and thank the public for making their voices heard.”

Loose Cannon, known for its vibrant ambiance and creative island-inspired cuisine, shared their gratitude for the recognition.
“We are incredibly honored to be named the 2024 People’s Choice Award Winner,” said Head Chef Bernardino David III. “This recognition means the world to us because it comes directly from the people we love to serve. We are grateful for the support and can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable dining experience.”

Now, with Restaurant Week 2025 officially wrapped up, all eyes are on which restaurant will take home the coveted 2025 People’s Choice Award.
Voting for the 2025 People’s Choice Award officially opens on May 28. Diners who participated in Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week (May 4– May 22) can leave their feedback and help crown the next local favorite by clicking on the following link: https://bit.ly/peopleschoiceaward2025

For more information on Restaurant Week 2025 and Antigua and Barbuda’s Culinary Month, visit www.antiguabarbudaculinarymonth.com.
 
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