April 26, 2014
The Lawns of Hope Zoo
JMD$6000
I think I was excited for this breakfast fete since April 2013. In fact, I was probably too excited because I wasn't blown away.
This year, the fete was bigger and a true representation of what an all-inclusive breakfast party should look like. All of the elements were there: easy parking, a food court, an array of breakfast dishes (some of which were catered by Jacqui Tyson), several bars, a coconut water stand, bashy restrooms, but the best part was the chilled rags.
The music was pumping and we even got a fantastic 30-minute performance from Kerwin DuBois. Machel and Skinny Fabulous also performed. I really enjoyed these performances.
And can you talk about people; it seemed like the entire soca fraternity came out for this one. Some people couldn't even bother to change after J'ouvert and came with their paint and all. Side note: I find allyuh had enough time to go home, bathe, and change eh
My major issue with this fete since has always been the limited bar. Because it's sponsored by CPJ, patrons are forced to drink Dewars, Campari, Grey Goose and other CPJ beverage brands. I can't tell you how much I hate Dewars, which tastes like death and the tears of small children. But what killed the vibe for me was the heat. That was a no joke heat even with the chilled rags. So by about 10:30 am, sweat stains were forming on my shirt and I was ready to leave. Call me bourgie or whatever, but I didn't dress up to sweat like a nun at a cucumber stall....
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| Bless up Sunnation for those chilled rags |
I'm almost sure that most patrons felt that this fete was epic (I know... I know ..we need put that term in the vault), but I didn't get that vibe. It had everything and more for a great fete, but for me it was just okay....
