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    4.9 (15 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Iris C.

    I found this still relatively new restaurant ( opened a little over a year apparently) on a whim when I was Google-searching vegetarian restaurants in the area after a Catskills hike trip with my family. I've NEVER had Jamaican food as a vegetarian because usually it's meat-heavy so I was curious. Imagine my surprise when I read their website blurb that its owner used to work as a chef at one of my favorite restaurants in NYC (Gramercy Tavern) to name a few greats. How good could it be?? My taste buds were put to the test. As soon as we stepped into the door, we were warmly greeted by Shereen who was quick to accommodate our seating preference as my mom asked for one of the tables to be arranged differently. The decor and colors of the space itself lent itself to tropical and bright tones-- a calming and cozy vibe. Throughout our meal time there, Shereen and Chef Garfield were personable and checked in on us on how things were, etc. without being intrusive. We were forewarned that they didn't have tofu initially but from the vegan menu, we ordered four dishes and were given spinach patty as a complimentary dish. Spinach patty- warm and lovely, reminded me of empanada.. I'm a sucker for those Curry chickpeas- the chickpeas seemed more on the al dente side and curry was flavorful and strong (tastes like turmeric was in it so make sure you like turmeric), went delicious with rice Oyster mushroom (with rice/peas and with quinoa)- my favorite was the mushroom!! Well seasoned wonder and with quinoa it was the perfect combination texture-wise Vegetable lasagna- Soft layers without being soggy with sauce being on the sweeter side but ingredients all tasted fresh and savory Sorel with ginger- ginger is strong and tastes very sour and healthy, it was refreshing but best to save for when you really need a wake-up call They also give back to the community- be sure to check this restaurant out if you are in the area!! Telling all my foodie friends. :)

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    Boogie T.

    Soooooo GOOD, Incredible Jamaican food!!!! Always made to order so it's hot and fresh every time. Such a homie place, feel like an chill island when u step in there and the family who runs the place is so lovely My go to is their Steamed Veg with salt-fish Roti and Fried Whitening with Rice N pees with Steamed Veg. Paired off with Sorrel and Ginger juice My partner gets the brown stew beef with Rice N Pees with steamed Veg. or Shrimp Rasta Paste. Paired with freshly crushed Pineapple Ginger juice. Can't go wrong with this place I usually order lunch and dinner to go that I can't never decide which plate to order

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    My favorite Jamaican place in Poughkeepsie. Always fresh and delicious. Wide selection of menu items with several vegan options. Only thing to improve is more vegetables like cabbage and callaloo or kale with the entrees. Otherwise, just perfect.

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    Amazing. Great Caribbean food at great prices. The owner/head chef is knowledgeable and took the time to step out of the kitchen and talk shop with a fellow chef, my husband. Everything is made fresh and the flavors are great. We had fried fish, vegetables and rice with two types of chi ken served with rice and veggies. Take a few meat pies to go. They are so good. Heat them up on 400 for 5 minutes to re-crisp. On a rainy day his oxtail soup will warm you up quick and so will the curried goat. This is a gem of find. We will definitely be back to this local establishment that truly has the island vibe of kindness and hospitality.

    Jerck chicken wrap and jerk chicken lunch special, pineapple ginger juice

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    Very good taste for the fried fish. The place is cleaned. And the food was well prepared

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