I admit that it's been about 22 years since I first ate at the "Jerk" until today. I was there when it opened back in the late 80's? -and it was a hot spot long before the neighbourhood had anything much to offer. You had to get there early and people waited outside for a table back in those days and it was worth it.
Like a little island vacation in the city, the personality of The Real Jerk transports you from your normal state of mind. The food is still authentic and the service is still laid back and friendly. I had the Jerk Chicken, because.. heck! -"when in Rome..." and ooooh! the spice. I felt the flavour absorb into the roof of my mouth and make it's way down my throat, er-- maybe that was just the heat of the flavour ;-) "water please"
The big guy had the Shrimp Roti, a Jamaican Pattie and we shared the fried Plantain. Yum.
And I think I still have my "Real Jerk" tee shirt from all those years ago too. LoL.
Someone told me about the rejuvenation of this area and I just had to SEE it to believe it. WOW! it really has been a long time. As I walked east from Broadview along Queen, I was simply AMAZED at the changes. There are so many wonderful little shops and cafes now! OMG! We will have to come back for another exploratory walk here.