Barbados Barbados is sizzling up this November, as the famous Barbados Food & Wine and Rum Festival makes a return for its sixth year. At a recent press event, William Griffith, CEO of the Barbados Tourism Marketing, Inc., announced they intend to "shake things up" in honor of their sixth year. The popular event opens on November 19 and will feature a number of big names in the food world, including Chris Consentino, Marcus Samuelsson, Carla Hall, Andrew Pern, and many others. The festival is expected to offer a number of tantalizing and exciting culinary and beverage experiences for residents and visitors alike