Exclusive: Chef Kwame Onwuachi's Newest Restaurant Is a Caribbean Steakhouse in Las Vegas

"The Maroons didn't just run; they thrived. They created something new, something powerful, out of pain and resistance. That energy—that story—is what this restaurant is about."

"It's about telling the stories that haven't been told. It's about honoring a legacy and recognizing that the food we're putting on these plates has a deeper meaning."

Kwame Onwuachi, a Top Chef star and James Beard Award winner, opens Maroon, an Afro-Caribbean steakhouse in Las Vegas. This restaurant reimagines traditional American steakhouse cuisine by incorporating Caribbean elements and honoring the legacy of the Maroons, descendants of enslaved Africans who formed resilient communities in Jamaica. Onwuachi emphasizes that Maroon is not just about food but about reclaiming history and sharing meaningful stories related to the culture behind the dishes, aiming to reflect strength and resistance as part of the dining experience.

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