Chef Vern is a native of St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, known as the “American Paradise.” He started his culinary career in many of the Island’s best resorts – beginning as a culinary apprentice and eventually working his way up to Executive Sous Chef. ⠀
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1995 brought the incredibly destructive Hurricane Marilyn, which left the islands devastated, and led Chef Thomas to move to Orlando. Not to be deterred, Chef began focusing on research and development as Executive Chef for some of the top casual dining restaurants in the country. And he continued his culinary education at the Culinary Institute of America and the Culinary Institute of Tuscany, Italy. ⠀
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Chef Vern opened Island Thyme in 2017 with his son so they could share their passion for great food and Caribbean flavors. The restaurant features freshly prepared Caribbean food inspired by the culture of the U.S. Virgin Islands. “Dining at Island Thyme is just like taking your taste buds on vacation.” says Chef Thomas. And Yelpers agree!⠀
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“We eat here at least twice a month. Everything is great. The greens are the best I’ve ever had (my Granny would slap me if she heard me say that, but it’s true!).”
— Yelper Lynn A⠀
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“Saw the reviews and picked up my order yesterday. Make no mistake this place is 100% a gem. […] You can taste the love in the food every single item was a 10/10 just perfect and amazingly fresh. No shortcuts just authentic and real.”
— Yelper MJ⠀⠀⠀
