Letseatout Restaurant Guide 2008

JAMAICA’S PREMIER RESTAURANT GUIDE

COMPLIMENTARY

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CONTENTS 4 - 5.

Introduction Jamaica Tourist Board Restaurant Index Publisher’s Note

6. 8. 9 - 46. KINGSTON 10 - 11.

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Map of Kingston Jamaican Cuisine: A Quick History - Article

47 - 57. MONTEGO BAY Map of Montego Bay 48. 50 - 51. Jamaican Cuisine: An 876 MEDIA Publication. In House Photographer Fitzroy Lamey/Tony Mathews Design / Production www.puauracommunications.com Address 876 Media Ltd. Technology Innovation Centre 237 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6 Jamaica, W.I. Tel: (876) 512.2546 Fax: (876) 927.1925 Email: [email protected] ® 2008 All Rights Reserved While every effort has been made to ensure the reliability of information contained in this publication, the publisher accepts no responsibility for the accuracy of any information, statement or claim contianed herein nor for any information, inadvertently or otherwise, omitted from this publication. Moreover, the Publisher accepts no responsibility for the quality of food, beverages and or service provided by each restaurant.

How the International Influence The Local - Article

59 - 70. OCHO RIOS 60. Map of Ocho Rios 62. Jamaican Cuisine: The Impact on the International Stage - Article

71 -78. NEGRIL 72. Map of Negril 74 - 75. Jamaican Cuisine: The Wine Factor - Article

79 - 89. SOUTH COAST 80 - 81. Map of South Coast 82 - 83. Jamaican Cuisine: What’s Next? - Article

90 - 93. PORT ANTONIO 91. Map of Port Antonio 94 - 97. Matrix 98. End Note - Colin Hilton

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Mr.Basil Smith Director Of Tourism

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Message From The Director Of Tourism F

ood is an all important attraction for almost any destination around the world. As people become more adventurous, it has become a trend for travellers to want to try the cuisine of the place they are visiting. This is because a country’s local cuisine represents more than mere food. It represents the unfamiliar; a distinctive mark that sets it apart from another people. It is seasoned with history and makes a statement about who those people are. There is no doubt that over the years, Destination Jamaica, which includes the island’s cuisine, has been greeted with an increasing level of intrigue. Our cuisine is a delicious blend of history – a combination of ethnicity and tastes that has been thickened over the slow flame of time. The Let’s Eat Out (LEO) Restaurant Guide is a wonderful publication that allows our guests to experience all our flavours. It provides important information on various eateries on the island and highlights their speciality in meals. The Jamaica Tourist Board is pleased to be associated once again with this, the third annual publication of the Guide. I invite you to leaf through its attractive and colourful spread of information on dining options. I am sure that you will find it useful. Go ahead, Let’s Eat Out! Here’s to a delightful experience. 5

Map Of Jamaica

SOUTH COAST

Alphabetical Restaurant Index Alexander’s Bamboo Village Bird of Paradise Brunchis Café Blue Chilitos China Garden Coconuts on the Bay Cuddyz Dragon Court (Kgn) Dragon Court (Mobay) Earl’s Juice Garden Evita’s

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Gibilyn Golden Bowl Hard Rock Café Heather’s Hotel Four Seasons Hungry Lion Jack Sprat Jerky’s Jewel of India Kuyaba Legend Lew’s Little Ochi

20 17 66 44 32 77 89 56 43 73 40 85 88

Lobster House Lyme Key Mango Tree Melting Pot Mille Fleurs Mobay Proper Palm Court Passage to India Pelican Pier 1 Red Bones Blues Café Reef San San Tropez

78 35 29 24 92 57 25 64 52 54 28 36 93

Shang Hai Spring Garden Strawberry Hill SunSet Terra Nova Terrace Café The Guilt Trip The Vineyard Total Treat Xtabi

39 70 14 86 30 46 34 84 69 76

COLOUR KEY CODE OF REGIONS KINGSTON PORT ANTONIO MONTEGO BAY

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Publishers’ Note

hank you for your continued interest in, and support of, the LetsEatOut Restaurant Guide. In this our third issue, we celebrate through a series of brief articles something close to our heart – the rapid evolution of Jamaica as a foodies paradise. The first article (pg. 12) walks you through the country’s culinary history, while the second (pg. 50) and third (pg. 62) examine the symbiotic relationship between local and international cuisine, and how each is influencing the other. Article 4 (pg. 74) follows the country’s growing wine appreciation and sophistication, and article 5 (pg. 82) posits what’s next in this impressive journey. We hope you enjoy reading these articles as much as we enjoyed writing them. We would like to play an active role in this positive development; after all, we believe the country can develop a comparative advantage on good taste. But a top-rate culinary culture has to be supported by a thriving and vibrant restaurant industry. Our aim is to ensure this vibrancy by making it easier for people to find restaurants, and restaurants to find people.

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The Guide currently does a wonderful job of this. But with the near ubiquity of the Internet, we have gone one step further, complementing the print guide with a website, www.LetsEatOutGuide.com. Finding restaurants is now even easier – you can interactively search by cuisine, location or price, among others. The database and full search functionality, along with extensive menu lists and interactive maps, make our site one of the most sophisticated restaurant guides available anywhere. Click and see for yourself.

KINGSTON ‘the Heartbeat of Jamaica’

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RESTAURANTS 1. Alexander’s 2. Bamboo Village 3. Brunchis 4. Café Blue 5. Chilito’s 6. China Gardens 7. Cuddyz 8. Dragon Court 9. Earl’s Juice 10. Gimbylin 11. Golden Bowl 12. Heather’s 13. Hotel Four Seasons 14. Jewel of India 15. Legend 16. Lyme Key 17. Mango Tree 18. Melting Pot 19. Palm Court 20. Red Bones Blues Café 21. Reef 22. Shang Hai 23. Starwberry Hill 24. Terra Nova 25. Terrace Café 26. The Guilt Trip

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Jamaican Cuisine

A Quick History

“Out of many, one people.” This is the Jamaican motto, and it pays tribute to the religious, cultural and racial 12 diversity of our people.

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similar motto could describe our cuisine, which is also a melting pot of the various cultures that have helped to shape modern

Jamaica.

The unique cornucopia of smell and taste sensation called ‘Jamaican food’ probably had its origins centuries ago in the Amerindians’ pepper pots, which was filled with the day’s hunt (fish, meat, and the occasional lizards and bats), seasoned with a lot of pepper and left to stew for days. The Spaniards, who came to the ‘New World’ in the 15th and 16th centuries, brought with them rice, codfish, cattle, goats, pigs and oranges, and introduced us to escoveitched fish. The English buccaneers, active for most of the 17th century and mortal enemies of the Spaniards, did some evil things out of Port Royal, including inventing the decadent style of cooking called barbecuing. The Africans, however, had perhaps the single most important influence on our cuisine. Originally brought to Jamaica as slaves, they took with them many new crops, such as ackee, breadfruit, cassava and ochra, and blended these with many of the salted meat provided by the plantation owners to create, among others, bammy & fried fish, ackee & saltfish (the national dish), mackerel & banana, and stew(ed) peas & rice. At around the same time, the Maroons – runaway slaves who lived (and still live) autonomously in Jamaica’s hilly interior – were busy inventing “jerk” – the seasoning and the method of cooking. As it were, jerk

was somewhat serendipitous: it was the pleasant but unexpected consequence of covering the cooking pits to minimize the possibility of smoke alerting the British of the Maroons’ location. After the abolition of slavery in the 19th century, labourers were imported from China and India to work on the plantations. They brought with them their own culinary traditions, which included curried goat (from the Indians), and pak choy and stir-fry (from the Chinese). Jamaica’s traditional cuisine, then, is perfected on history and eclecticism. In more recent times, a parallel, more contemporary cuisine has emerged, complementing the traditional and enriching the overall food experience in Jamaica. This cuisine, while continuing to borrow extensively from external sources, is a lot more fluid and experimental, fusing many international dishes with traditional cuisine. For most people, especially visitors to the island, the question is: what’s the best way to experience these culinary delights, both traditional and contemporary? One could, of course, don an apron and step into the kitchen. But a far less painful way is to visit one (or two) of the hundreds of restaurants that span 13 the length and breadth of the country.

Strawberry Hill

S trawberry Hill combines traditional Jamaican dishes and spices with international recipes to create the “New Jamaican Cuisine”. Aveda’s Elemental Preferences are also indicated on our menus, so you can choose to dine by your personal Elemental Nature component.

Strawberry Hill has many different locations: The Library Veranda and Bamboo Room private dining and small parties, the Jade Vine terrace and Great Lawn for weddings and entertainment; the Gold room for conferences and multimedia meetings and the poolside and bar veranda for general relaxation and romance.

Specialties: Fine Dining, Casual Dining Cuisine: Jamaican Hours Monday-Sunday

7:30am - 10:30pm

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Location Irish Town, St. Andrew Tel:876-944-8400-3 Fax: 876-944-8408 Email: [email protected] Website: www.strawberryhillresort.com US$10 or under Dress

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China Gardens

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hina Gardens restaurant is decorated in a beautiful oriental style, with interesting oriental pictures and Chinese lanterns suspended from the ceiling. We recommend that you and your party nibble on delectable salt and pepper chicken wings or shrimps with the sweet and sour sauce. And why not have a heart-to-heart talk over our steamed garlic shrimps or spicy pork dishes with the yang zhou fried rice. The management and staff of China Garden restaurant dedicate themselves to the complete satisfaction of customers through superb cuisine, reasonable prices, and warm and friendly service.

Specialties: Casual Dining Cuisine: Chinese Hours Monday - Saturday

11:00am - 9:30pm

Location 6 Dominica Drive, Kingston 5 Tel:876-929-7458 or 929-0932 Fax:876-968-1846

“Vegetables are a must on a diet. I suggest carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie ”. ~Jim Davis

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Cuddyz

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uddyz is a true reflection of its founder’s standing as a legendary cricketer and Ambassador-at-Large. The food and cocktail menu, inspired by his breadth of travel, includes international dishes prepared with a Caribbean flair as well as local favorites. Cuddyz is a monument to Caribbean sporting achievement with a wealth of memorabilia on display honouring the sporting achievements of yesteryear. State of the art technology is used to deliver live sports content and Internet to private touch screen televisions at each booth-styled dining table. Specialties: Casual Dining, Bar Cuisine: Jamaican Hours Monday-Thursday Friday-Saturday Sunday

11:30am - 11:30pm 11:30am - 1:00am 12noon - 11:00pm

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Location New Kingston Shopping Center 30 Dominica Drive, Kingston 5. Tel:876-920-8361/8019 Fax: 876-968-0495 Email: [email protected] US$10 or under Dress

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Golden Bowl

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onveniently located in Half Way Tree, Golden Bowl provides delicious Chinese dining in a homey yet elegant setting. We have been in business for over 30 years and have catered to locals and tourists alike. Come and enjoy a quiet evening with that special someone or bring the whole family for a mouthwatering dinner. Call us for details on catering for luncheons, weddings and other functions.

Specialties: Casual Dining Cuisine: Chinese Hours Monday-Thursday 11:00am  - 9:00pm Friday - Saturday 11:00am - 9:30pm Sunday 12:00noon - 7:00pm Location 7 Cargill Avenue Kingston 10. Tel: 876-929-8556 Fax:876-926-2001

“Nothing would be more tiresome than eating and drinking if God had not made them a pleasure as well as a necessity”. ~Voltaire

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Café Blue

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afé Blue offers guests a combination of hot and cold coffee beverages, including espresso, cappuccino and lattes, as well as gourmet green, black and herbal teas. We also offer a variety of fresh pastries, including our famous Espresso Cappuccino Cheese cake, Potato Pudding, Banana Bread, Macaroon and a unique Jamaican Bread Pudding. The Café also offers its guest an array of gift items including the world renowned Jamaica Blue Mountain Coffee, Jams, a variety of sauces and aromatic products (candles etc.)

Specialties: Café, Roadside Stop Cuisine: Café, Jamaican Hours Monday - Thursday Friday - Sunday

9:00am - 6:00pm 9:00am - 9:00pm

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Location Irish Town, St. Andrew Tel:876-944-8918 Email: [email protected] US$10 or under Dress

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Gimbilyn

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he Alhambra Inn is a veritable museum of Jamaican artifacts and its restaurant, Gimbilyn, is similarly a moment of Jamaican taste in time. Nestled in the midst of the hotel garden and lined with Spanish jars and other collectables, Gimbilyn tempts your palate with fine Jamaican and international cuisine, delightfully flavoured and elegantly served. Combined with its relaxing ambiance, its memorable Sunday takes you heart and soul to the days of old. Mix your old and new memories at Gimbilyn.

Specialties: Fine Dining Cuisine: Jamaican Hours Monday-Sunday

7:00am - 9:30pm

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Location 1 Tucker Ave., Kingston 6. Tel: 876-978-9072-3 Fax:876-978-4338 Email: [email protected]

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njoy your favourite Chinese meals at Dragon Court Restaurant in Kingston. Sumptuous dishes are specially prepared for you to take-out, dine in or cater to your social functions and special occasions. Dragon Court Kingston also has Dim Sum to satisfy your palate every Sunday from 10am to 2pm, so you start your week right. Consider it your home away from home where you can relax with family and friends for an evening of fellowship and comfortable dining. Parking is ample and secure.

Specialties: Fine Dining Cuisine: Chinese Hours Monday - Saturday Sunday

11:30am - 10:00pm 10:00am - 10:00pm

Location Shop # 9-12, Dragon Centre, 6 South Avenue, Kingston 10 Tel:876-920-8477/920-8448 Fax:876-960-0786

“Those who forget the pasta are condemned to reheat it”. ~Author Unknown

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Alexander’s @ Courtleigh

elcome to the award-winning Alexander’s, located in the charming Courtleigh Hotel & Suites. Alexander’s, set discretely just right of the lobby, has the ideal location: you may choose to dine under the stars or savour the air-conditioned comfort of the interior. The décor is soft, with a tropical feel, ensuring a visit to Alexander’s will please your eyes and taste buds. Alexander’s is great for a relaxing lunch or dinner. The menu is intriguing combining tender beef, succulent pork, poultry, fresh seafood and pastas in specialty sauces geared to please even the most discerning palate. Besides the regular menu, daily Chef specials allow the diner a variety of options. (Tuesdays)

Specialties: Fine Dining Cuisine: Caribbean, Italian Hours Monday - Sunday Breakfast: 7:00am - 10:00am Lunch: 12:00noon - 3:00pm Dinner: 6:00pm - 10:00pm

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Location 85 Knutsford Boulevard, Kingston 5. Tel:876-929-9000 US$10 or under Dress

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@ Knutsford Court Hotel

his ultra-fabulous 120-seat restaurant welcomes patrons to savour a wide range of Caribbean and International Cuisine. The glass exterior makes the decor and view breathtaking and the cozy seating invites patrons to have a delectable dinner. Come relax and unwind in the alcoves and enjoy cocktails by the bar lounge, ideally located downstairs. On Wednesdays we have our Cajun Grill Night, where the best of New Orleans is on display along with live entertainment. We are also famous for our daily sumptuous Jamaican Breakfast.

Specialties: Casual Dining, Lounge, Bar Cuisine: Jamaican, Vegetarian Hours Monday-Sunday Breakfast: 6:30am - 10:30am Lunch: 12:00pm -3:00pm Dinner: 6:00pm - 10:30pm

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Location 16 Chelsea Avenue, Kingston 5. Tel:876-929-1000 Fax: 876-960-7373 Email:[email protected] Website: www.knutsfordcourt.com US$10 or under Dress

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Palm Court

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he Hilton Kingston’s Palm Court Restaurant provides the ultimate dining experience for those looking for exclusivity, romantic getaways, corporate lunches or small parties. Savour its international menu selection including all-time favourites, the Black Angus Medallion of Tenderloin grilled beef, or The King’s Rack - a whole roasted rack of lamb in spring onion and thyme sauce served with gratin dauphinoise. Consider these, the beginning of a delectable experience in fine dining. Make your reservation to indulge at the Palm Court.

Specialties: Fine Dining Cuisine: Eclectic, Vegetarian Hours Monday - Friday 12:30pm - 10:00pm Saturday 6:30pm - 10:30pm NB: Certified Authentic Black Angus Beef served to order. Location Hilton Kingston Mezzanine (Level 2) 77 Kuntsford Boulevard, Kingston 5. Tel:876-926-5430 Fax: 876-929-7439 Website: www.hiltonkingston.com/kingston

“As a child my family’s menu consisted of two choices: take it or leave it”.~Buddy Hackett

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Earl’s Juice Garden

Visit Earl’s Juice Garden, the home

of “live” vegetarian meals and freshly extracted Vegetable Juices. (No sugar, no water, no preservatives). We also create delicious shakes-fruit, protein and high protein. Sample our nut meat, nut milk and other savory dishes, along with our variety of desserts.

Specialties: Casual Dining Cuisine: Vegetarian, Natural Juices Hours Monday - Friday Saturday

8:00am - 7:00pm 9:00am - 2:00pm

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Location 28 Haining Road & 8 Red Hills Road. Tel:876-920-1677 or 754-2425 Fax: 876-906-4287 US$10 or under Dress

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Red Bones Blues Café

R edbones is Blues café, restaurant & bar, providing the best in local and international blues and jazz entertainment, while tempting you with an inspiring array of Nouvelle Caribbean cuisine.

Dining in two elegantly furnished rooms as well as on the terrace and courtyard, the tropical open air ambience is unparalleled as a late night eatery. The bar, with its mineral life textured walls, is filled with memorabilia as an icon to the great musicians of the genre. Add to this a selection of specialty drinks from the bar menu and become part of a truly unique experience!

Specialties: Café, Fine Dining Cuisine: Café, Jamaican Hours Monday-Friday Saturday

12:00noon - 11:00pm 6:00pm - 11:00pm

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Location 21 Braemar Ave., Kingston 10. Tel:876-978-6091 Fax:876-978-8262 Email: [email protected] Website: www.redbonesbluescafe.com

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Mango Tree

@ Altamont Court Hotel

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Altamont Court Hotel is centrally located and refreshingly placed to meet your desire for convenience and good taste. Its elegant, yet informal setting complements the exotic cuisine that sets the stage for great conversation. It is the ideal location for a business lunch with your most valued associates, dinner with the family or a quick reunion with friends over breakfast. Mango Tree restaurant by the poolside is a culinary clearing in the heart of city.

Specialties: Causal Dining/Bar Cuisine: Jamaican, International Hours Monday - Sunday

7:00am - 10:00pm

Location 1-3 Altamont Terrance, New Kingston, Kingston 5 Tel:876-929-4497-8 or 754-6764 Fax: 876-906-0201 Email: [email protected] Website: www.altamont.com

“When baking, follow directions. When cooking, go by your own taste”. ~Laiko Bahrs

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Terra Nova

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erra Nova All Suite Hotel has earned the reputation for excellent cuisine and remarkable service. Its talented chefs showcase their variety daily, in both the buffet style breakfast, lunch and a la carte dinner. Favourites are found in the Wednesday and Friday Seafood Buffets. There is also High Tea on the Terrace every Thursday and an elaborate Sunday Brunch. From the Terrace to the Regency Room, Terra Nova provides a well- rounded feast for the epicure.

Specialties: Fine Dining, Casual Dining Cuisine: Jamaican, Eclectic, Vegetarian Hours Monday - Sunday

5:00am -12midnight

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Location 17 Waterloo Road, Kingston 10. Tel:876-926-2211 Fax: 876-926-2211-2 US$10 or under Dress

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Hotel Four Seasons

Hotel Four Seasons offers delectable

meals in its Elizabethan-inspired restaurant and bar. With its wicker and plantationstyle furnishing, one is engulfed in the sophistication of eras gone by. Established by German sisters who call Jamaica home, Hotel Four Seasons’ Restaurant is noted for its consistency in the quality and range of its luncheon buffet. Spice up your life with Jamaican pepper-pot soup or try the schnitzels and sauerbraten. Always expect unfailing standards and good taste at Hotel Four Seasons.

Specialties: Fine Dining, Lounge, Bar Cuisine: Jamaican, Seafood Hours Monday - Sunday

6:30am - 11:00pm

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Location 18 Ruthven Road, Kingston 10 Tel:876-929-7655-7 Fax: 876-929-5964 Email: [email protected] US$10 or under Dress

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Bamboo Village

For 15 years Bamboo Village has been providing sumptuous Chinese meals from the same secure location in the middle of the Constant Spring Road shopping strip.

Famous for its Seafood War Bar - a hot plate with lobster, shrimps and fish fillet. Bamboo Village also has other favourites including: pimento steak, Chinese vegetarian dishes, hot and sour soup and shark fin soup. Enjoy Sunday Dim Sum 10:00am to 2:00pm each week. We also have a private dining room for small parties and weddings.

Specialties: Fine Dining Cuisine: Chinese Hours Monday - Saturday Sunday

11:30am - 10:00pm 10:00am - 10:00pm

Location Shop #15-17 Village Plaza, 24 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 10 Tel:876-929-2389/929-2397 Fax:876-929-2397 Email: [email protected]

“All happiness depends on a leisurely breakfast”. ~John Gunther

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The Guilt Trip

Sequestered behind an ancient ‘cut

stone’ façade lies your private little enclave amidst city chaos. The garden setting provides for tete-a-tete or group mingling. Known for exquisitely exotic dessert combinations like “Almond dacquoise” filled with Earl Grey tea crème or “Gateau New Orleans” chocolate, spiced pumpkin & brown sugar rum flambé bananas lovingly sandwiched together. The food also takes on a trans-global tinge – Malaysian style pancakes with fragrant chicken curry or Parmesan crusted breast of chicken with tamarind sauce. Cocktails are equally inventive. Come!! Indulge!

Specialties: Fine Dining Cuisine: Eclectic, Mediterranean Hours Tuesday - Saturday Sunday

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11:00am - 11:00pm 6:00pm - 10:00pm

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Location 20 Barbican Road, Kingston 6 Tel:876-977-5130-1 US$10 or under Dress

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Lyme Key

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hether you’re hanging out, hanging on or just holding out for the right spot, Lyme Key is a great place for a lyme. Tucked on a bend on Chelsea Avenue, you can bring your friends or come alone to enjoy the laid back company amidst Reggae’s easy sounds. We will mix it, fix it, cool it or create the perfect drink and meal to match your mood, day or night. There’s always a good lyme going on at Lyme Key.

Specialties: Casual Dining, Fine Dining, Bar Cuisine: Jamaican, Seafood Hours Monday - Sunday

11:00am - 12:00midnight

Location 2A Chelsea Avenue, Kingston Tel:876-791-0089 or 399-9191 Fax: 876-908-3009 Email: [email protected]

“Vegetables are interesting but lack a sense of purpose when unaccompanied by a good cut of meat”. ~Fran Lebowitz

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Reef Seafood

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tranquil ocean themed oasis in the midst of the concrete landscape, this is The Reef Seafood Restaurant & Bar. This beautifully rustic haven boasts the finest seafood delights Jamaica has to offer. From our savoury steamed fish, to our succulent coconut curried shrimp, your taste buds will be taken on a delicious cruise. Come treat yourself in a serene atmosphere, with fantastic food and exceptional service.

Specialties: Casual Dining/Bar Cuisine: Jamaican, Seafood Hours Monday - Wednesday Thursday Friday - Saturday Sunday

11:00am - 9:00pm 11:00am - 10:00pm 11:00am - 11:00pm 12noon - 8:00pm

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Location 124 Old Hope Road, Liguanea, Kingston 6 Tel:876-978-0107 or 618-2603 Fax: 876-978-4638 Email: [email protected] US$10 or under Dress

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Brunchis

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eafood, authentic Jamaican cuisines, Chinese and mouth watering pastry treats all served up in a sporty café style environment is the hallmark of Brunchis located in the Angels Plaza, 10 minutes from the heart of the old capital Spanish Town, heading towards Flat Bridge or cruising into Kingston from Ocho Rios. The restaurant has become the preferred stop for many food hunters. In just under 3 years Brunchis has cooked up a reputation for rekindling that old country style taste, experienced in the many dishes on their daily menu. Jamaica Fridays and Seafood Thursdays weekly underlines the restaurant’s diversity and emphasizes their tagline “good food…great taste!”

Specialties: Casual Dining Cuisine: Jamaica, Chinese, Seafood Hours Monday - Saturday Sunday

7:00am - 10:00pm 1:00pm - 10:00pm

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Location Unit 32 Angel’s Plaza Outside Spanish Town. Tel:876-602-5892 Fax: 876-602-5893 US$10 or under Dress

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Shang Hai

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ocated in one of Kingston’s busiest shopping districts at the Post Office Mall, this authentic Chinese restaurant allows you to dine in comfort as the interior is beautifully decorated and laid out. Typical Mandarin cuisine is the specialty here, so go ahead and order our tasty sweet and sour pork, chow mien and of course fried rice of various types and flavours. We also deliver.

Specialties: Fining Dining Cuisine: Chinese, Vegetarian, Seafood Hours Monday-Saturday 12noon - 9:30pm Sunday 9:30am - 2:00pm Location Shop 19-20 Liguanea Post Office Mall Tel:876-946-3218

“The way you cut your meat reflects the way you live”. ~Confucius

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@ The Bob Marley Museum

hen in Kingston it’s a MUST that you stop in at the Legend Café, serving breakfast and lunch. We are located at the Bob Marley Museum, home of the Legendary Bob Marley. The Café boasts great food, great vibes, great history and great outdoor atmosphere. Here we offer an in-house bakery, an inside dining room, a very cozy conference room as well as a customized catering service. See you soon! One Love.

DINNER BY RESERVATION ONLY, AFTER 5:00PM

Specialties: Casual Dining Cuisine: Mixed of Ital and Jamaican dishes with an International Flair Hours Monday-Saturday 9:00am - 5:00pm N.B Reservation recommended after 5:00pm

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Location The Bob Marley Museum, 56 Hope Road, Kingston 6. Tel:876-631-1309 Email:[email protected] US$10 or under Dress

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Chilito’s

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hilito’s, the family-run Mexican restaurant, is finally back in Jamaica! Conveniently located at 64 Hope Road, Chilito’s brings a whole new twist to Latin food, creating what they call ‘Jamexican’ meals using local products in popular Mexican dishes. The menu includes the popular 12” burritos and tacos with meats, seafood, fresh garden vegetables, guacamole and tasty salsas. Chilito’s is great for hanging out with friends, reading, relaxing and surfing the Internet wirelessly. Experience Kingston’s urban culture with the great menu, music and margaritas at Chilito’s!

Specialties: Casual Dining, Lounge Cuisine: Mexican, Vegetarian, Eclectic Hours Monday - Saturday

12:00noon - 10:00pm

N.B: Happy hour Monday to Saturday 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Free unlimited wireless internet.

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Location 64 Hope Road, Kingston 6. Tel:876-978-0537 Email: [email protected] US$10 or under Dress

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Jewel

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Jewel of India, a unique extravaganza of ancient Indian hospitality in a modern setting. It is a fresh attempt to bring to you authentic North Indian cuisine in an ambiance made to leave an everlasting impression in your mind. It is with great pride that Jewel of India invites you to experience the elegance and service reminiscent of the Mughals’ and Maharajas’ era for a truly memorable dining experience.

Specialties: Fine Dining Cuisine: Indian, Chinese Hours Monday - Sunday

11:30am - 10:00pm

Location Shop # 37 Market Place, 67 Constant Spring Road. Tel:876-906-3983 Fax: 876-906-3984

“A bagel is a doughnut with the sin removed”. ~George Rosenbaum

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Specialties: Casual Dining Cuisine: Jamaican, Middle Eastern, Seafood Hours Monday-Friday Saturday

11:30am - 11:30pm 5:00pm - 11:30pm

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Terrace Café

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he Terrace Café is a must, while in New Kingston, offering fabulous local cuisine and gourmet lunches to whet the appetite of even the most discriminating palates. Whether preparing for a busy day or taking it easy, the Hilton Breakfast is just the thing to start you off. The tastiest meals are put together with quality, low fat, low calorie, high fibre ingredients. Soak up the ambience of the Hilton pool, lagoons and waterfalls while dining at the Terrace Café.

Specialties: Casual Dining Cuisine: Eclectic, Jamaican Hours Monday - Sunday

6:30am - 3:30pm

NB: Buffet & a La Carte service for Breakfast & Lunch Monday & Friday. Saturdays & Sunday a La Carte Breakfast & Lunch only.

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Location Hilton Kingston Hotel 77 Kuntsford Boulevard, Kingston 5. Tel:876-926-5430 Fax: 876-929-7439 Website: www.hiltonkingston.com/kingston US$10 or under Dress

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Jamaica’s cuisine has always benefited from the importation of talent. Aside from the early plantation imports, our burgeoning tourism sector brought the first notable set of overseas chefs.

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lot of these professionals were required to prepare the international fare with which our visitors were accustomed, but many have since created fusion dishes with copious local influences. The Hilton Hotel’s Palm Court Restaurant for example, still offers a mix of French, Mediterranean and Caribbean cuisine and provides a good introduction to the origins of ceviche, stroganoff and bisque.

Other cooking émigrés fell in love with our music and culture, and have graced us with their presence and influence. Barbadian Garfield Victor now lives and works in Jamaica after training with world-renowned chef Marco Pierre White and cooking for former UK Prime Minister, Tony Blair. Victor is noted in the Caribbean and United Kingdom for his exquisite 50 culinary skills.

Celebrity Chef Marco Pierre White is noted to have a quiet love affair with Jamaica and has visited on more than one occasion. Jamaicans have themselves been creative in taking the base of many international dishes and making it our own. The local equivalent of the quiche (French), for example, is made with cassava crust, while our version of the quesadilla (Mexican) has ackee as a key ingredient, and the Panko Shrimp (Japan) is infused with mango salsa. The question remains: are these local dishes with an international flavour or international dishes with a local flavour? The influx of foreign chefs has influenced locals to improve their craft and join the ranks of the world’s best. This influence is pervasive, impacting not just the ways meals are prepared, but also how they are presented, and where they are served. Jamaican chefs have ‘graduated’ from the UTech’s School of Hospitality and Runaway Bay’s HEART Training Hotel to join other alumni at the Art Institute and Le Cordon Bleu. The ripple effect is an overall improvement in the selection and choices of our local food offering. 51

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Pelican Grill

Montego Bay landmark located smack in the middle of the famous “Hip-Strip”, the Pelican boasts large picture windows that frame everchanging views of the sea with the mountains as a dark blue backdrop The Pelican is family-friendly and has been serving good food at reasonable prices forty years. We specialize in real Jamaican food and international dishes. Lunch, for example, consists of well-stuffed sandwiches, juicy burgers, and barbecue chicken. For dinner, the options include stew peas and rice, curried goat, fried chicken, and curried lobster.

Specialties: Casual Dining Cuisine: Jamaican, Seafood Hours Monday-Sunday

7:00am - 11:00pm

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Location Gloucester Avenue, Montego Bay. Tel:876-952-3171 Fax:876-940-2050 Email:[email protected] US$10 or under Dress

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Dragon Court restaurant

Dine in elegance at the spacious

Dragon Court Restaurant in Montego Bay. Try something new at the Sushi Bar, open Wednesday to Sunday, or an early meal with Dim Sum on any day, or just simply stick to your favourite authentic Chinese dinners. Dragon Court MoBay offers more than great food to locals and visitors alike - it has a calming décor, ample parking and professional staff. It also offers expert catering with complete bar service for weddings and special occasions.

Specialties: Fine Dining(Upstairs), Casual Dining (Downstairs) Cuisine: Chinese Hours Monday - Saturday Sunday

11:30am - 10:00pm 10:30am - 10:00pm

Location Fairview Shopping Centre, Alice Eldemire Drive, Montego Bay, St. James Tel: 876-979-8822-4 Fax:876-979-8825

“Anybody who believes that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach flunked geography”. ~Robert Byrne

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elcome to PIER 1, Montego Bay’s freshest, open air seafood restaurant and bar. A favourite with tourists and locals alike, PIER 1 offers a casual, relaxed family-friendly atmosphere with a breathtaking panoramic view of the bay, perfect for dining al fresco on the boardwalk or sipping on a freshly made tropical cocktail, relaxing and watching the boats, sea life and marine birds pass the day. You can mingle with friendly people and catch your favourite sporting event on our big screen TVs. Or if you are looking for a great photo opportunity, PIER 1 boasts the best sunset on the bay with spectacular Caribbean colours.

Specialties: Casual Dining Cuisine: Seafood Hours Monday-Tuesday & Thursday Wednesday Friday - Saturday Sunday

10:00am - 11:00pm 10:00am - 1:00am 10:00am - until... 10:00am - 12midnight

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Location Howard Cooke Boulevard, Montego Bay Tel:876-952-2452•Fax:876-940-5408 Email:[email protected] Website: www.pieronejamaica

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Specialties: Casual Dining, Fast Food Cuisine: Jamaican Hours Monday-Thursday 11:00am - 12:00midnight Friday - Saturday 11:00am - 1:00am Sundays 11:00am - 12:00midnight

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Location Fairview Shopping Centre, Bogue Montego Bay Tel:876-684-9101-2 Email: [email protected]

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Mobay Proper

Ideally located – on Mobay’s Hip Strip,

yet not “ the strip”, downtown, yet not “down town”, pon the beach, yet not “on the beach”. If you yearn for a place to chill in silent solitude one moment, delving into cheerful camaraderie the next; watching the world pass by, yet never watching the time; making intelligent conversation of any topic, all while enjoying traditional Jamaican cuisine in an atmosphere truly Jamaican, then MoBay Proper is the place to be.

Specialties: Casual Dining, Bar Cuisine: Jamaican, Seafood Hours Monday-Sunday

12:00noon - 2:00am

N.B: Pool Tables, *Karaoke Thursday night,Old Hits Partys & Steam Roast fish Fridays

Location Off Gloucester Avenue, 44 Fort Street, Montego Bay Tel:876-940-1233 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mobayproper.com

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OCHO RIOS ‘The Centre Piece of Jamaica’

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Impact on the International Stage

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Many Jamaican chefs stand out in international culinary circles. For example, Nigel Spence, the owner and Executive Chef of Ripe Kitchen and Bar (New York) is well known for his Big Jerk Rib-Eye Steak and is a regular on cable and network TV in the US. Jason Knibb, Executive Chef of Nine-Ten Restaurant in 62 California, has trained with Wolfgang Puck

and Roy Yamaguchi, winning numerous awards for his work along the way. And Head Chef Euten Lindsay has brought the UK’s Paddington Palace into the future with his fusion specialty. Euten has worked as a chef at several top London restaurants and has pleased the palates of many prestigious clients ranging from the late Princess Diana to the current Reggae sensation Shaggy. And so, just as international chefs are influencing local cuisines, local chefs are leaving their mark – and our cuisine – abroad. Jerk chicken and rice and peas (with or without a bottle of Red Stripe) can now be found in pretty much any country in the world. Jamaican-style jerk chicken is regularly served in some of New York and London’s toniest restaurants. And traditional food such as ackee and breadfruit now find themselves on the menus of restaurants in places as far as Barcelona.

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ocated in the heart of Ocho Rios, this authentic Award Winning Indian Restaurant has taken Jamaica by storm. Its success and many accolades can be traced to its attention to quality, consistency and superb service. Featuring North Indian dishes as well as Indo-Chinese fusion cuisine and an excellent variety of liquor, one is almost too spoiled for choice. An experience not to be missed.

Specialties: Fine Dining, Lounge Cuisine: Indian, Chinese Hours Monday Tuesday - Sunday

11:00am - 3:00pm 11:00am - 10:00pm

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Location Soni’s Plaza, 50 Main Street, Ocho Rios Tel:876-795-3182 US$10 or under Dress

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Evita’s

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and mahogany bar, dine indoors or outdoors, on our verandah overlooking beautiful Ocho Rios. The menu, specializing in Northern Italian food, also has an extensive selection of creative Jam-Italian fusion dishes of fresh pasta, seafood, vegetarian, and meat entrees. Aware of today’s health conscious patrons, we cook each dish to order and to suit individual needs or taste. Established in 1984, Evita’s has gained worldwide reputation and is often the hideaway of the rich and famous wanting to stay incognito with good friends, a little “vino” and great pasta. Fridays

Specialties: Fine Dining, Casual Dining, Bar Cuisine: Italian Hours Monday-Sunday

11:00am - 11:00pm

Location Eden Bower Road, Ocho Rios, St. Ann Tel:876-974-2333 or 974-1012 Fax:876-974-7266 Email: [email protected] Website: www.evitasjamaica.com

“We load up on oat bran in the morning so we’ll live forever. Then we spend the rest of the day living like there’s no tomorrow”. ~Lee Iacocca

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ard Rock Cafe is the perfect mix of food, funk and rock in Jamaica! Steps from the cruise ship dock and near local craft markets and attractions; Hard Rock Cafe is in the heart of Ocho Rios at the Taj Mahal Plaza. The new two-storey cafe includes a 180-seat restaurant, live music stage, and Rock Shop offering collectibles. Rare memorabilia adorn the walls including photos of Prince, the original lyrics for “Jammin” handwritten by Bob Marley and priceless items from other rock and funk legends.

Specialties: Casual Dining Cuisine: Steakhouse, Cafe’ Hours Monday - Saturday Sunday

9:00am - 10:00pm 12:00noon - 10:00pm

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Coconuts On the Bay

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wonderful restaurant with panoramic sea views and cool island breezes that offers an eclectic global cuisine with something for everyone. Ranging from delicious local jerk chicken, lobster and seafood specialities to Thai curry and Mexican fajitas to name but a few. This award winning restaurant also serves tempting island cocktails and has a fully stocked bar.

Specialties: Casual Dining, Lounge, Bar, Café Cuisine: Café, Jamaican, Seafood Hours Monday - Sunday 7:30am - 10:00pm

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Location Fisherman’s Point (by the Cruise ship Pier) Ocho Rios Tel:876-795-0064

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otal Treat Bar and Restaurant is the newest addition to the Ocho Rios’ restaurant scene. At its substantially stocked bar, one can enjoy a drink with an order of Red Stripe or relax in the dining area to experience a full serving of authentic Indian cuisine. The Total Treat menu also includes Jamaican, Chinese and American offerings. Open seven days a week, Total Treat is the best place to enjoy healthy food in a beautiful air-conditioned bar or dining area.

Specialties: Fine Dining, Bar Cuisine: Chinese, Indian, Jamaican Hours Monday - Sunday

9:00am - 10:00pm

Location 47 Main Street, Ocho Rios, St. Ann Tel:876-876-9664

“Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside”. ~Mark Twain

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he delightful, yet cosy Spring Garden Café and Sea Food Grill is located on the Ocho Rios bypass Road, with air- conditioned dining and an Outdoor Garden Terrace overlooking the Ocho Rios Bypass Road. Our menu features a variety of delicious seafood dishes. The atmosphere is causal but elegant, perfect for any occasion. We offer premium Liquors, Fine wines and Chapagnes.

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Location Ocho Rios By Pass Road, Ocho Rios, St. Ann Tel:876-795-3149 Fax:876-795-2380

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NEGRIL ‘The Capital of Casual’

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Specialties: Fine Dining Cuisine: Italian, Seafood, Vegetarian Hours Monday - Sunday

7:00am - 11:00pm

Location Norman Manley Blvd, Negril Tel:876-957-4318 FaX:876-957-9765 Email: [email protected] Website: www.kuyaba.com

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The Wine Factor

The great Greek philosopher Diogenes once mused, “What is food without wine?” Apparently, Jamaicans are increasingly asking that question as well.

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We are also expanding our vocabulary. Along with soufflé and sous chef, we have added ‘sommelier’ – a knowledgeable and trained wine professional who will recommend the perfect wine to complement any meal. You’ll encounter one at many of our fine dining restaurants. Others are more itinerant, such as husband and wife team Christopher and Kerri-Anne Reckord, who are setting up wine tasting classes and wine clubs at various locations in Kingston.

ine consumption has taken off in Jamaica in the last decade. With the establishment of wine clubs and the numerous wine and cheese parties held around the island yearlong, we regularly sample and purchase wines from France, Mexico, Australia, California, and Chile.

But while sommeliers are much more common today than even two years ago, the absence of one at a restaurant generally does not impact the quality or range of wines available. Red Bones the Blues Café, for example, has an impressive wine range on hand to serve with its sautéed escargot on miniature bammy, ackee pasta and callaloo strudel.

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Notwithstanding assistance from a sommelier, how do you choose the right glass or bottle of wine when dining out? The foolproof guide below will help you to order wine like an expert the next time you venture out.

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Fruity and rich wines like Rosé or Grenache compliment general fare on a barbeque menu. Choose Sauvignon Blanc for barbequed seafood and richly flavoured Red Zinfandels and Chiraz for sirloins. Choose sweet off-dry wines to compliment Chinese dishes: Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Rosés, White Zinfandel or Traminer Riesling. If you’re ordering a roasted bird such as Peking Duck go for a Merlot, Pinot Noir or a light Californian red Zinfandel. Sweet curries need full-bodied sparkling wines and fruity reds such as Merlot. Cool down hot and spicy Indian meals with slightly sweet and cold Riesling or Gewürztraminer. Mix Old world with new by complimenting your sushi and sashimi with a very cold glass of Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc. Take the Chili temperature down a notch with Pinot Noirs or a light Merlot. Fruity, dry whites and reds are easy accompaniments for Middle Eastern food. Choose Rosés or Rieslings. Thai dishes are as spicy as the Japanese. Order Rosé and White Zinfandels, Rieslings, Gewürztraminer or Traminer Riesling. For dishes of a floral nature such as choose a Traminer Riesling. Compliment the Vietnamese dishes with very cold, fruity, slightly sweet Rosés, White Zinfandels, Traminer Rieslings or Chardonnays. Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, With oysters, order Champagne. Match Italian foods with Italian wines such as Barbera and Sangiovese (Chiantis, Brunellos) which are crisp and fruity. acid finish, deep colour and low tannin. Mousses and crème brûlée are well matched to Sauterne. Have Muscat or sweet Riesling with fruit cakes, fruit tarts and nut based pies. Chocolate desserts, blue cheese and nuts go well with a glass of nutty tasting tawny port. Skipping dessert, then have a glass of Riesling or Zinfandel. Aromatic wines for those strong fruit flavours Riesling, Traminer, and Traminer Rieslings.

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he Xtabi Resort restaurant lives up to this reputation with a stunning Cliffside location. Xtabi resort is open to the public and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dine “al Fresco” in our outdoor, cliff-side restaurant that offers a fine selection of lobster, seafood and prime meat dishes, all cooked in a number of ways to suit the individual. There are also a number of fine wines to accompany your meal.

Specialties: Fine Dining, Casual Dining, Bar Cuisine: Seafood, Jamaican Hours Monday - Sunday

8:00am - 11:00pm

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Location West End Road, Negril Tel:876-957-0121 Email: [email protected] Website: www.xtabi-negril.com US$10 or under Dress

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Hungry Lion

ince its inception in the mid-1980’s, the Hungry Lion has maintained an outstanding reputation as one of Negril’s premier restaurants, serving up an eclectic array of wholesome and delicious natural foods and juices with an accent on good health and great taste, set to the tune of Jazz & Blues, and Mood Music. Combining a cool, international aesthetic with the funky vibe of Negril, the Hungry Lion offers an unbeatable fusion of experiences: sumptuous fare in a strikingly beautiful setting, great service, and the best in musical grooves. With its full service bar, art gallery lounge, and collectibles store, The Hungry Lion is the hip meeting place for locals and out- of – towners alike... The local lounge of the global village.

Specialties: Cusual Dining Cuisine: Seafood, Vegetarian Hours Monday - Sunday

4:30pm - 10:00pm

Location West End Road, Negril Tel:876-957- 4486

“Vegetables are the food of the earth; fruit seems more the food of the heavens”. ~Sepal Felicivant

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Lobster House @ Sunrise Club

Savor fresh lobster many ways, plus

great Italian dishes with Jamaican influences, at THE LOBSTER HOUSE AT SUNRISE CLUB, which also bakes great pizzas in its wood-burning oven. Hanging out next door at Morgan Bar feels like hanging out at the house of a friend, who just happens to pull the best espresso shots anywhere. Saturday nights feature live jazz and reggae, which attracts local professional.

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Specialties: Fine Dining, Casual Dining Cuisine: Italian, Jamaican, Seafood Hours Monday - Sunday

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What’s Next?

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ocals and visitors have ample occasion to extend their palates at our Japanese, Indian, Mediterranean and Traditional restaurants. As we try new mixtures, the new age Jamaican pepper pot may include mussels, ginger seaweed and squid. Imagine the taste of an oxtail cacciatore or hamachi sashimi served with scotch bonnet paste instead of wasabi? Imagine a row of Portuguese, Vietnamese and Mexican restaurants in one of our cities. Our chefs, sommeliers and pâtissiers will be challenged to create even more exciting blends from our historically diverse influences. Taking the leap of faith, however, requires certain developments in our food industry. The Council of Caribbean Hospitality Schools should consider lobbying for a Cordon Bleu in the Caribbean. Edna Manley College of the Arts should explore a partnership with the Art Institute. New restaurants are opening every

year as more Jamaicans dine out. These restaurants must add variety in food styles, design and price. We are already seeing an increasing number of local suppliers of gourmet ingredients. This is a worthwhile trend that must continue. In future, we must demand more local cooking shows, larger and more sophisticated culinary events and competitions as Jamaicans become more sophisticated in our choice of food. The ambience must also be maintained, so collaborations with our interior decorators, preservation of our natural environment and the use of indigenous material must be encouraged. The world is already obsessed with our music, our culture and our athletes. They are ready to try our ackee quesadillas. They are ready to taste Jamaica, wrapped up in a delectable wafer of gourmet scents and heady spirits that convey our passion for life. The world is ready… and so is Jamaica! 83

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estled beneath a canopy of bamboo trees, defiant survivors of the building boom, against a backdrop of palms and graced by a magnificent fig tree on the front lawn, the Vineyard is an unexpected oasis of relaxation in the heart of Mandeville. Treat yourself to the Vineyard’s delectable offerings of International cuisine at unbelievably modest prices. Relax at the Vineyard’s exquisite cocktail bar. Let our bartender mix you one of his masterpieces.

Specialties: Casual Dining, Lounge, Bar Cuisine: International Hours Monday-Saturday 12:00noon - 10:30pm Sunday 5:00pm - 8:00pm

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Lews International Chinese Restaurant

Lews International Chinese

Restaurant is conveniently located five (5) mintues from the busy town of Mandeville and offers a casual, relaxed family-friendly atmosphere. Come and enjoy our fine Chinese Cantonese cuisine made by our chef from China. We have been serving central Manchester for over twenty five (25) years and we hope to see you soon.

Specialties: Fine Dining, Casual Dining Cuisine: Chinese Hours Monday -Thursday Friday - Saturday Sunday

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Location 117 Manchester Road, Mandeville, Manchester. Tel:876-962-0527 or 962-1252 Fax:876-962-0926

“Fish, to taste right, must swim three times - in water, in butter, and in wine”. ~Polish Proverb

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L ocated in the heart of Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, Sunset Resort’s Restaurant brings you the heartiest of breakfast, including calaloo and tomato omlette, ackee & saltfish with bammy strips plus many more, including a Sunday Brunch. By lunchtime fresh seafood arrives from the Southcoast fishermen; this usually includes yellow fin snapper, wahoo, mahi mahi, yellow fin tuna, king mackerel, lobster, conch and shrimp. We only serve it fresh from the ocean. For you land lovers we offer, USDA select rib eye or fillet mignon steaks, Jamaican style pork chops, chicken or beef kebabs, awesome fajitas, vegetarian and past dishes are also favorites. Once per month

Specialties: Casual Dining, Lounge, Bar, Café Cuisine: Jamaican, Seafood, Steakhouse Hours Monday-Sunday

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Bird Of Paradise

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ird of Paradise Restaurant has taken the beautiful tropical flower of the same name and molded its décor, furniture and menu into the same variety of color and shapes. It rotates Tex-Mex, European, Caribbean, Greek, Oriental and other international dishes to satisfy diverse palates. The restaurant’s talented culinary team offers in-house specials with its Sunday Brunch, Corporate Brunch and Theme nights along with off-site catering. Follow the subtle curves and turns of your taste buds to Bird of Paradise Restaurant.

Specialties: Fine Dining, Casual Dining, Bar Cuisine: Jamaican, Mexican, Seafood, Vegetarian Hours Monday - Wednesday Thursday - Saturday Sunday

7:00am - 10:00pm 7:00 am - 11:00pm 10:00 am - 10:00pm

N.B: Sunday brunch 10:00am - 4:00pm. Happy Hour every Friday at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Location 1a Brumalia Road, Mandeville Tel:876-962-7251 or 962-6529 Fax: 876-963-0569

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Little Ochi

ittle Ochi Seafood Restaurant overlooks the black sand of Jamaica’s south coast shoreline to present you with a laidback get-away from ‘city life’. In simple thatch shacks set up café style, you get fresh from the sea, lobster, shrimp and fish served with your choice of steaming hot bammy and/or festival. Its annual Seafood Festival is an essential event for seafood lovers. The quiet, almost bohemian character of the South Coast makes Little Ochi a popular respite for the weary.

Specialties: Casual Dining Cuisine: Seafood Hours Monday - Sunday

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Location Alligator Pond, St. Elizabeth Tel:876-965-4450 or 965-4449 US$10 or under Dress

US$10-15

Reservation

US$16-25 Live band

Alcohol

US$26 or above Smoking

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Jack Sprat

JBeach ACK SPRAT on the beach in Treasure is the friendliest meeting place on the South Coast.

We are open at 10a.m. and serve orders right through till 10 at night. We have fish, conch, shrimp and lobster served every style, along with soups, cakes and icecreams. We also have the best pizza in Jamaica! We have changing room for swimmers, and we cater weddings. Jack Sprat is the venue for Digicel’s Rising Star music and dancing and is known for couples strolling hand in hand down the beach in the moonlight, bellys full, red stripe in hand. Occassionally

Specialties: Casual Dining Cuisine: Jamaican Hours Monday-Sunday

10:00am - 10:00pm

Location Calabash Bay, Treasure Beach, St. Elizabath Tel:876-965-3000 or 965-3583 Fax:876- 965-0552 Email: [email protected] Website: www.islandoutpost.com

“Tell me what you eat, I’ll tell you who you are”. ~Anthelme Brillat-Savarin

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PORT ANTONIO “ The Jewel in the Crown”

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RESTAURANT 1. Mille Fleurs PG 92 2. San San Tropez PG 93

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Mille Fleurs hotel mockingbird

Restaurant Mille Fleurs offers

romantic dining on the verandah with magnificent views overlooking Port Antonio, the Blue Mountains and the Caribbean Sea. Enjoy the spectacular setting and savour the calm and serenity while enjoying culinary delights, beautiful sunsets and candlelit dining. Discover creative Caribbean cuisine that will surprise and seduce you. Whether starting the day with a great breakfast, enjoying the panoramic views with a light lunch or romantic dinner, you will enjoy a memorable experience. Perfect location for small weddings and celebrations.

Specialties: Fine Dining Cuisine: Eclectic, Caribbean Hours Monday - Sunday Breakfast Lunch Dinner

N.B: Last order is at 9:30 pm

8:30am - 10:00am 12noon - 2:00pm 7:00pm - 10:00pm

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Location Hotel Mocking Bird Hill, Drapers, Port Antonio Tel:876-993-7267 or 993-7134 Fax: 876-993-7133 Email: [email protected] Website: www.hotelmockingbirdhill.com US$10 or under Dress

US$10-15

Reservation

US$16-25 Live band

Alcohol

US$26 -$50 Smoking

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San San Tropez

elcome to San San Tropez, where Italians and Jamaicans join together to create culinary magic! Located just opposite Frenchman’s Cove Beach Resort in San San, Port Antonio, San San Tropez offers fine dining in a tropical setting, serving local ingredients cooked with Italian and other international recipes. All our menu items are made in-house, such as our pastas, pizzas, and ice cream. We recommend that you make a reservation or drop by to experience and enjoy to the maximum our brilliant service and cuisine.

Specialties: Fine Dining Cuisine: Italian Hours Monday-Sunday

6:00pm - 11:00pm

Location Opposite Frenchman’s Cove, Portland. Tel:876-993-7213 Fax: 876-993-7399 Email:[email protected] Website:www.sansantropez.com

“If soup isn’t hot enough to make a grown man wince, it’s undrinkable”. ~Grey Livingston

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Pelican Dragon Court Pier 1 Jerky’s Mobay Proper

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Passage to India Evita’s Hard Rock Café Coconuts Total Treat Spring Garden Café

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Kuyaba Xtabi Hungry Lion Lobster House

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Mille Fleurs

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San San Tropez

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Chinese

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International

Mediterranean

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Vegetarian

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Japanese

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Indian

MONTEGO BAY

Seafood

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End Note

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s it such an act of heresy to wish for what you haven’t got? I pronounce strongly – No! It is this very yearning that led me from the sedentary life of accounting to stoke up the fires of a fiendish oven. Smells, bold colors, unusual textures, exotic flavors rule my world. Left to my own devices I would probably implode. It is this desire to dance on the double edge sword that I wish for dining experiences for both locals and tourists alike. Go ahead; take that chance, try something new and unusual. Walk on the wild side. Stop!! Do not think!! Just do it. It is with this capricious attitude that the restaurant and dining scene can move forward. Restaurants can think 98 outside of themselves and the box

thus giving rise to supreme creativity. The world has shrunk and so has its borders. “Fusion” is not a bad word and does not necessarily rob ones heritage. Evolution dictates the melding of cultures to create something new and harmonious that you can then “claim” as your own. Tamarind married to ginger and white rum; smoked red herring partnered with ackees; Sour sop and white chocolate- Why not? English pea bisque topped with “Run Dung” codfish wonton. These are my stock in trade. Let’s dive in head first and give in to wild abandon. Enough said.