Bahamian Tuesdays in New York

By CARA HUNT | Tribune Features Writer | cbrennen@tribunemedia.net

Chef Rico “Nuncy” Neely remains on a mission to connect Bahamians living in New York’s Tri- State area with one another.

The New York-based, multi-talented chef, entrepreneur, author and social media influencer spoke to Tribune Weekend about his newest venture – Bahamian Tuesdays, presented by CWN Taste the Islands.

“It’s a spinoff from my original event, Chef Nuncy’s Taste the Islands, which is a communitybuilding event,” he said. “Bahamian Tuesdays serves the exact same purpose: to build community here in the New York and the Tri-State area; connecting Bahamians with other Bahamians, and you know, just creating a safe space for us to enjoy. I just recognised that there are a lot of Bahamians, myself included, that look for and often ask for spaces where they can connect.”

Rico said he also wanted to host the event to help commemorate the 50th anniversary of Bahamian independence.

“I wanted to create something of a staple at the forefront of the Caribbean diaspora community where we can share our talents and share our foods,” he said. “We are able to share our music and our thoughts and just occupy space, and so I feel that this is a smaller step to something much larger…who knows.”

Rico promises that the event will be “a really good time” in an open, family-friendly