Wine in the Warehouse is a hallmark event of the St. Croix Food & Wine Experience, celebrated for bringing together an array of local and celebrity chefs from around the world. These culinary artists generously donate their time and talent, infusing the event with a unique flavor and making it a truly memorable experience. Their contributions not only elevate the evening but also underscore the spirit of community and philanthropy that defines our mission.
Chef Digby Stridiron is coming home!
A native of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Chef Digby grew up around what many today call the “slow food” movement—fresh, locally harvested ingredients and proteins gathered from the sea just steps away. Blending West Indian culinary tradition influenced by the African diaspora and a deep focus on food equality, Digby is ultimately inspired by seasonal ingredients and regional recipes but allows history and culture to guide him.
Always “chasing flavors,” Digby has served as Chef and Patron of award-winning restaurants “balter” & “braata” and is a recipient of high marks from the New York Times, Food & Wine, The Wall St. Journal, Departure, Bon Appetit, Plate, Travel & Leisure, The New Yorker, Coastal Living and many more. His cuisine earned balter a spot on USA Today’s 10 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean and an honorable mention in Carib Journal’s Top 50 Best Restaurants in the Caribbean in 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019. Also in 2017, Digby was recognized by the Iconoclast List at the James Beard House as one of the Top 5 Chefs of Color in the World. Carib Journal has also named Chef Digby as their “2018 Chef of the Year” at the World Travel Awards. In 2019, Digby opened Ama at Cane Bay, a sustainable seafood restaurant on the North Shore of St. Croix as well as Breakers Roar & Carolines.
