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| - This is where you'd go if you want to have some good food without the fancy dining experience. I dare say this comes very close to being worth the trek up - seeing that there is an Island Foods located only steps away.
I'll say that the first impression was not good; the lady behind the counter simply ignored me for a while and even after I ordered, didn't let me know where to go and wait for my food. When I had questions about the food (I'm so willing to open my wallet for the sake of trying new things), she told me the name and that was THAT.
Friendly is NOT in the books with that one.
But when Albert is manning the spot, and if he had taken care of us, I would have instantly fallen in love with the spot. He greeted everyone with a big smile, engaged in not just a small talk, but long conversations about their affairs as if they've known each other forever(perhaps its true).-some of his regulars were his "little princesses." He was helpful and friendly - completely different from my own experience with that lady who clearly wasn't aware of the words, "smile" and "friendly."
The decor is modest - it wasn't as "fancy" as a restaurant but it wasn't really a Island food either - I'll give Albert props for having good lighting and spacious area and good food trays - in lime green (my fav. colour this year).
I got the king fish and my friend got the jerk chicken with Ting and Peanut Punch.
A little tear of gratefulness was shed for the abundance of Peanut Punch which Island Food was often out of.
The wait time was not long at all in comparison to Island foods - I mean I still have to wait for my food at Island food even when I call in advance, and 10 minute wait is a staple there ,even without a lineup. Here, it was about 5 minutes or so, and the fella that ordered a head got his food and was gone in a blink.
The food was SO DANG GOOD.
The fish was just perfect. PERFECT. melts in your mouth.
Coleslaw - was awesome- dunno if it was home made but I would not be surprised. What was mind blasting was the jerk chicken. I have had my share of jerked chicken - but this was so tender, so juicy...and even the skin was...just...just PERFECT.
In case you haven't noticed. I am a fan.
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