Cheers to a wonderful fine-dining moment! The Gleaner's Deputy Managing Director, Christopher Barnes (right), played host of the evening as he treated his guests to a night out at Norma's on the Terrace on Wednesday just before the start of Kingston Restaurant Week. Out for the night are (from left) Charles Johnston, his wife Lisa, Marek Johnston, Corran Bell, David Goldson, Norma Shirley, Wayne Miller and Heather Goldson.

Kingston Restaurant Week '08 officially gets under way tomorrow, but on Wednesday night some Gleaner managers couldn't wait to take clients and colleagues out for dinner.

Not only can he cook but he can tell a few jokes too. Head chef at the Palm Court Restaurant, Garfield Victor (second left), shares a laugh with (from left) Jamaica Public Service's Tony Ray, Damian Obiglio and Howard Cooper. - photos by Peta-Gaye Clachar/Staff Photographer

Having a bit of trouble deciding what to eat, the woman behind Kingston Restaurant Week, Stephanie Scott (second left), seeks the assistance of chef Garfield Victor of the Palm Court Restaurant. Paying close attention, too, are (from third left) The Gleaner's Corporate Affairs and Marketing Manager, Karin Cooper; Tony Ray and Damian Obiglio; Howard Cooper and The Gleaner's Terry-Ann Wilson.

Dining in style. The Gleaner's Advertising Manager Yvonne Senior (third left) took her guests to Jewel of India. Checking out the menu (from left) are Sheree Martin of National Commercial Bank and hubby Wayne Martin of Cheers Automotive Repairs; Sonia Davidson of Supreme Ventures; Gregory Tomlinson, The Gleaner's assistant information technology manager, and Nordia Craig, deputy advertising manager. - photos by Colin Hamilton/freelance photographer

Taking their taste buds to the Orient are (from left) Richard Powell, CEO of Victoria Mutual Building Society; Sharon Spence, country manager at Singer; Bruce Bowen, CEO, Scotiabank Group; Nikita Francis, University of the West Indies student; Mary Powell; Tomofumi Fukuda, chairman of Jamaica Public Service; Oliver Clarke, chairman and managing director of The Gleaner Company; and Suzanne Bowen. They were dining at East Japanese Restaurant at The Market Place.

Wanting to get in early on the Kingston Restaurant Week experience at Red Bones are (from left) Joseph McKinson, country manager of Microsoft Jamaica; Andrew Fazio, director of sales at Flow, and his wife, Beisha Whyett-Fazio; John Daley, account executive at Innovative Corporate Solutions, and Errol Knight, The Gleaner's technology manager. Here they enjoy good conversation as they await their meal.