Simply Portland...Utterly Devine

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Curried Chicken

Everything was excellent. From the savory, tender chicken to the very sweet and warm plaintains. The rice was light, just the way I like it. The salad (vegetables) had just the right amount of tang to keep it crunchy delicious. I shamefully sucked sauce from my fingers and licked juice from around my lips with my tongue.

The dab of sauce was bursting with flavor but fiery hot so be warned.

The meal was outstanding and I hope these two get the business they deserve because the young chef is an incredible cook. Can’t wait to try his fish.

I was also entertained by the young guys that hang out there. Never were they disrespectful in their behavior or speech, but funny has hell in their picking on each other. At first I was uncomfortable as some of the “digs” were so good I had to laugh out loud. But they quickly let me know I could join in if I wanted. Soon we were chatting like friends. I appreciated their limited use of patois because their joking added to the enjoyment of the meal and atmosphere.

Meet the chef…Eric

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Shane, his partner

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They both cook, however Eric is a “5-star chef”. That’s how Eric described his credentials.

Can't agree more about 5 star!!~Looks like it to mi!!!~Thanks!!~This a "live" trip report *vi*?

Hi Vince. Thanks! Always a pleasure having you join me as I recount these experiences. Yes, his food was just that good. I was tempted to pull people from other shops and direct them to this one.

Put my cucumber and tomato salad to SHAME! Dyam that looks DELICIOUS!

Oh my goodness, so much as changed since we were there! We'd gone for something like 7yrs each Christmas and haven't been for almost 6 years. I miss it so much! Thank you so much, Vi, for sharing this wonderful experience, many blessings to you!

LOL @ Sammy. No girl, cucumber and tomato salad can't touch that. I specifically asked if I could get a much dark meat as possible and he delivered. Each piece was thick, tender and tasty. Their personalities werent shabby either. Eric is a little shy, while Shane is the PR person. He's an all day talker. I really hope they make it.

awwwww Schuttie hearing it's been six years since your last visit breaks my heart. When I go back, I'll make a note to take a couple of videos of the beach just for you and hubby.

I was out of Red Stripe but had about a half cup of rum. Needed a partner for the rum. Got one from the restaurant and split it with one of the hang-out guys. He was so appreciative…lol

The sun was going down. I love walking the beach as dawn takes over the sky. It’s like telling the world it’s time to wind down and relax. I also needed to walk off all that food.

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I really hope to go back one day~ Nice to see that ICliff is running the bar now. We had many conversations with him and his many travels. We tried to get him "slippers" in town but after 2 tries we finally nailed the size, lol. We have been away for too long. I love these pictures and they warm my heart!

wow Schuttzie, you make me wanna treat you and hubby to a ticket so you can be there same time as me. I would love to see the look on your face when you arrive in Portland. I love how you appreciate that part of Jamaica the way I do and I really hope you can return soon.