Osei "Picky" Blackett

Oxtails + Cocktails

Chef Osei “Picky” Blackett

Born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago, Chef Osei “Picky” Blackett is a celebrated culinary artist known for his bold Caribbean flavors and global influence. He has cooked at the prestigious James Beard Foundation and has been featured in The New York Times and Food & Wine Magazine for his contributions to modern Caribbean cuisine. Chef Picky is the visionary behind several acclaimed ventures, including: – Ariapita Restaurant – Chef Picky Events & Catering – Everything Oxtail – Oxtails & Cocktails With a passport stamped by kitchens around the world, Chef Picky has brought his flavor to: Sweden, Paris (2024 Olympics), Ghana, Panama, Thailand, Costa Rica, Vietnam, Trinidad and Tobago, Grenada, London, Scotland, Nice, Amsterdam, New York City, Atlanta, Virginia, Chicago, and Austin. His mission is simple—take Caribbean cuisine to the world, one unforgettable plate at a time.