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| - This place is not fancy, but it's cute, and the owner clearly puts her all into what she is doing. When I was there yesterday in the early afternoon, this was a one person operation. The owner (Esther) did everything from seating customers to cooking their food, and she went about it smiling pleasantly and appearing quite calm no matter how fast she was moving.
Be prepared for everything to take longer than usual given that she works alone, but the results are very tasty.
I had lots of time to peruse the menu and make my decision. I was prepared for that by the reviews, which also mostly indicated that it was worth the wait. It was nearly 15 minutes before I was able to order, and another 5 before my iced tea was delivered to me. I would have been irritated, but I knew what to expect before I came, and wasn't in a rush. She apologized for the delays and was constantly on the move. I had intended to have the Oxtail Stew, but she was out of it. I then decided on the Jerk Chicken and an order of Pof-Pofs (round fried donut like dumplings).
The food took time to prepare, and the Pof-Pofs came out first, with a warning that they were very hot. They were crunchy, golden, and just sweet enough but not too sweet. The dough was a bit heavier than a regular donut but I really enjoyed them once they had cooled off a bit.
Shortly after the Pof-Pofs I was brought a plate piled high with Jerk Chicken and Jolof Rice. I wished that I had ordered the rice spicy, but the hot sauce she brought me (with a warning that it was very potent) was just the thing. I don't know what type of hot sauce it was, but it was a pale pinkish sauce that added an interestingly flavored heat to my dish. It was perfect, and a little went a long way. The Jerk Chicken was wonderful and was grilled with lots of onions. The portion was generous and delicious, and I ended up taking most of it home with me to enjoy later. The hot sauce added a nice flavor and heat to the chicken too.
The to-go box required another wait, but customers who were there ahead of me had finished and departed, so paying my tab went quickly.
I do not speak of the waiting to be critical since I was prepared for it, and came for the food, not for speed. I speak of it to reiterate you should arrive prepared to take your time. It is amazing that Esther manages to get everything done and remain so pleasant. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and it was interesting to watch her in action.
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