What is STUSH in the BUSH? It is a love story rooted in the hills of St. Ann, Jamaica – where Rastafari culture meets refined dining, and rustic living blends seamlessly with gourmet creativity. It is the union of “stushness,” a Jamaican expression for sophistication and elegance, with “bushness,” the grounding spirit of the land. Most of all, it is Chris and Lisa Binns: their passion, philosophy, and shared journey.
Founded in 2009, STUSH in the BUSH began as a small holistic farm selling produce, breads, jams, and pepper sauces from a 17-acre regenerative garden. Today, it has evolved into one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated plant-based culinary destinations, offering an immersive eight-course “seed-to-table” dining experience inspired by Ital living – the Rastafari philosophy connecting food, vitality, and nature.
Lisa, a Bajan-born New York foodie, and Christopher, a Jamaican-Canadian Rasta farmer, invite guests into their home and garden 2,000 feet above sea level for a deeply personal culinary journey. Their menus celebrate local ingredients, Caribbean foodways, and inventive plant-based cuisine, transforming familiar staples like ackee into smoked ravioli, dips, and gourmet creations that surprise even devoted meat eaters.
More than a restaurant, STUSH in the BUSH is a philosophy centered on love, sustainability, and cultural storytelling. Every ingredient is grown, harvested, and prepared with intention and affection. Their work has helped pioneer Jamaica’s farm-to-table vegetarian movement since 2014 while reclaiming Ital cuisine as vibrant, luxurious, and globally relevant.
Internationally acclaimed, STUSH in the BUSH has earned multiple culinary awards and global media recognition from Travel + Leisure, Forbes, Vogue Italia, Condé Nast Traveler, and National Geographic Traveler UK. In 2025, STUSH in the BUSH was named among North America’s 50 Best Restaurants, further cementing its place on the global culinary stage. From hosting celebrities to cooking internationally, the experience continues to redefine Caribbean dining — proving that food, when made with love, becomes a place of belonging.