Rashida Holmes Serves Up Barbados Flavors and Real Talk on Representing the Caribbean Queer Community

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This week I’m chatting with Rashida Holmes, the chef/owner of Bridgetown Roti. Rashida has worked at some legit spots in LA including the Freehand Hotel (which I named as one of my favorites for Conde Nast Traveler), Rustic Canyon and Botanica, but she’s shifted to showcase food from her Bajan background including patties and rotis — two iconic Caribbean dishes I fell in love with during my time in Barbados. 

She and I chatted about everything from the flavors of Barbados, to the innovative business model she’s planning for her upcoming brick-and-mortar in LA, and we also have candid conversation about both of our experiences coming out in the queer community. 

I really loved chatting with her over pina coladas, and I think you’ll really enjoy hearing her story too.

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