When you think of Jamaican food the first dish that comes to mind is Jerk Chicken.  This is certainly the most popular dish on the island; although, this is considered their "fast food".  There are so many more flavors to experience besides the traditional jerk seasoning.  One of them being a brown sauce that is common in many of the Jamaican dishes; which is a superb blend of coconut milk, lime, thyme among other ingredients. This farm-to-table experience at the restaurant Jamerican Cuisine, in Boynton Beach, Florida, is unique because the owners, Chris and Jasmine, have married both the Jamaican and American cooking styles in a way that is new to the dining industry.  The experience here leaves you feeling like you just visited a five star restaurant in Jamaica.  Everything from the presentation to the aroma of the spices makes a visit here a treat for your taste buds!

The choices are plentiful, like fried bammie, house-made plantain chips, ackee & salt fish, and Oxtail ... the ultimate Jamaican comfort food.  We experienced two of the more traditional items on the menu.  The yellow snapper, also know as Jamaican's "Sunday Supper", and of course ... the jerk chicken with rice and peas (aka rice and beans).  The snapper came as a whole fish grilled with spices and herbs in a "brown stew run down" and topped with the freshest carrots, red peppers and green beans, along with coconut jasmine rice on the side.  

As of the writing of this article, Jamerican Cuisine has been in business for 8 months.  They are already talking about expanding.  For now, we are going to enjoy as many visits to this establishment as we can before the line out the door is a mile long.

If you decide to give it try you may want consider the Dragon Stout, carrot juice, or Blue Mountain coffee.  All three are delicious.  When you arrive, Chris and Jasmine can be seen working hard to make your visit a memorable one.  When you see them say "hail up" (a Jamaican hello) from us!

For a yummy authentic Jamaican rice and peas recipe, share by Jamerican Cuisine Restaurant,  click here!