I've lived in the area my entire life and the only jerk spot around has always been Caraïbe Delite on Parc. So when news hit that a new jerk restaurant would be opening up in the area, my family and I were very excited.
I finally had the time to go one weekend, and the co-owner served me at the counter - really sweet, enthusiastic guy. I was told that they made a lot of their product in house including traditional beverages. Samples offered and taken. My expectations were high because of this.
If I hadn't had time to people watch while my plate was being prepared, I wouldn't have realized that you need to choose a sauce to go with your chicken. I figured, maybe I'm just accustomed to super saucy, Guyanese style jerk à la Caraïbe Delite? I also took a jamaican pattie to go, and ate it on my walk home. One bite in and I was unimpressed, because not only did it smell freezer burnt, but it was actually burnt on the bottom side. I still had hopes that the plates I purchased would be tasty, though. When I got home, the food had cooled down a bit, and before plating it to reheat, I took a bite to see if it needed salt. My initial realization was had I not taken any side sauces, I honestly would have been left with a few over priced, under seasoned roasted chicken legs, because the rice in my plates was old. Sour smelling - the rice had gone rancid. Not acceptable to serve that to customers. And finally, my experience with the macaroni pie was also underwhelming; just a congealed square of macaroni with little to no seasoning.
Glad I only brought home 1 piece.
I must note, that this experience was early on, about a month after they opened. Does that make a difference? I'm unsure.