Inside Michael White’s Italian Chef’s Table at Paranza in the Bahamas

By Sarah Campise Hallier

Photography by Patty Schmidt & Atlantis Paradise Island / Paranza

Originally published in Appetito Magazine March 7, 2026

Next week, Atlantis Paradise Island becomes one of the Caribbean’s most vibrant culinary stages. For several days each year, chefs from around the world gather across the sprawling resort for the Nassau Paradise Island Wine & Food Festival, cooking for guests who travel specifically for the chance to experience their food up close.

From March 11 to March 15, the festival returns for its fourth year with a lineup that includes Tom Colicchio, Rachael Ray, José Andrés, Aaron Sánchez, JJ Johnson and Michael Symon. Alongside lively tasting events and culinary demonstrations, the program also features a series of intimate chef-led dinners throughout the resort.

Among the returning chefs is Michael White, the Michelin-starred Italian chef behind Paranza at Atlantis. While many festival events bring together large crowds, one of the most intimate evenings of the week unfolds on the patio of his restaurant.

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