an amazing find in a city with a shortage of jamaican cuisine. from the warm welcome to the interest expressed in helping you find what you want, one of the highlights of this gem is its owner and his wife.
as someone with previous exposure to jamaican food, i expected at least the staples to shine: jerk chicken, curry goat, fried plantains. imagine my surprise when every. single. thing. was worth going there for. from the drinks -- sorrel, for my dining partner, and the pineapple ginger for myself -- to the beef patty (think a savory, flaky hand pie with delicately spiced filling) -- all of the supporting actors provided a balance of flavor enviable by anyone who's tried their hand at cooking jamaican food. where another cook may fall prey to the trap of oil and grease, the food we had today was so delicately balanced in spice and texture that it had no need for more heaviness.
haven't tried jamaican food before? you will enjoy this introduction. so much variety is available, whether in entree or sides. meat not your thing? try a tofu dish, brown stew or curried. don't miss the cabbage and carrots, and though you'll be satisfied for sure by whatever you eat, save enough room for the bread pudding.