but in the end it all boils down to a three month season at best..so big investments in foreign food not a vaible business plan...
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but in the end it all boils down to a three month season at best..so big investments in foreign food not a vaible business plan...
Do you know what Russian Dressing is? Heinz Chili Sauce and mayonnaise....seriously.....for the less adventurous....use catsup.....Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark & Deana
Your towel on the chair makes you my enemy, Fred. However, I do agree with some of this post. I guess my palate is more worldly.....I never, ever, ever, seek out USA food when I am out of the USA. Never. Why would I bother? And, unless I am in San Francisco, Little Italy or Italy, I NEVER EVER order Italian food, other than Pizza or Pasta. Why would I? St. Louis has the the fourth best Italian food in the world...Quote:
Originally Posted by Fred Stripe
JA has great food. Somebody will make a concession to the Russian palate, if there is a profit to be made....hence.....Negril Nachos...FFS....
This is the key to this entire conversation. I applaud Anna for advocating for her clients. Nowhere is an opportunity to make money more quickly recognized or capitalized upon than Jamaica. If there is sufficient demand it will certainly be met.Quote:
Originally Posted by RockRobster
WTF....???? :cool:
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I met 3 Russian ladies that were staying at Travellers in early Feb. They did not know very much English. They had a Russian English dictionary and the translation looked difficult. They were not into subs and I can imagine it was challenging for them to order food, etc.
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Originally Posted by Fred Stripe
Oriental? Now I have seen ignorant thrown around a few times in this thread, but I think this one takes the cake. Fred, it is Asian! Please tell me you don't call black people colored?
On a side note to those of you whom object to Russian food. Really? Why do you even care what foods restaurants choose to serve? The OP felt the need to throw it out there that a bunch of Russians have decided to make Negril a vacation destination and that they would like to see more familiar foods. Her delivery was a little straightforward and included non-relevant info to make her point, however if her facts were straight some business owners should take notice.
Don't know Fred. BTW, is it that you are writing from? Just wondering.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fred Stripe
Peace and Guidance
I have to ask...how much do you think that Negril and its food would really change....other then a few new places or some menu changes, Negril won't become little Russia just because of this requests....Jamaica has to change, just like all things....if it is not profitable, it won't be sustainable just like all of the other business opportunites..., and I bet it won't have an impact on any of our vacays, I would be shocked if it did, so why not.
Funny but this just reminded me that a few of the guys I know on the beach....I have actually heard them speaking Italian and German to these visitors...when I asked, they said that they picked it up from learning from the visitors...kinda nice actually. I've been to Germany and Italy, and I fumbled and I am sure made a fool of myself with their language....but these guys seem quite comfortable
We do have to be careful about letting those Russians into our Negril. Next thing you know Texans and other southern US tourists will be demanding BBQ or Indian tourists might insist on curry dishes. Its a slippery slope and I for one believe we should keep Negril free from outside influences. Even though I am from the birthplace of "Poutine" I would not expect to see a Jamaican version on the Seastar menu! Even though it may complement the wings real well at Sunday NFL game afternoons at.the hotel!
Ok in this thread mentioned a couple of times sarcastically is "Nachos in Jamaica", while I admit it sounds strange, and until Rob turned me onto the Nachos at 23/7 I too scoffed at the mere mention of Nachos in Jamrock. But am I glad I tried them, when it was open 23/7 had some of the best nachos on the planet. Granted a New York influence, but none the less made in Jamaica. Wicked nachos, I mean wicked.
Love for the "soon come" nachos :)
Jamb
Accompong/Booger...Pleease dont lecture me.It wont work. The pack attack?
That made me laugh out loud and spit my drink nearly on my computer. Thanks DashQuote:
Originally Posted by dash
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Originally Posted by Fred Stripe
Fred, not lecturing man, but just calling it how I see it. Don't take a difference of opinion as an insult. I'm the last guy to sit behind a keyboard and take shots at others.:p
An Oriental is a person from the east. An Occidental is a person from the west. How has political correctness got to the ridiculous point that one would take offense at someone using either word? How is Asian any more or less offensive? WTF? If someone said I was a Westerner or Occidental, I can't imagine finding, or trying to find fault in that.
borsch jamaican style. love it.
Well first it is called chāu-mèing.... Chow Mein is just an Americanized ******* version of chāu-mèing which is really popular in South East Asia but to call it "Chow Mein" is to ignore it's roots.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fred Stripe
Second, I'm sure it would still be better than the majority of crap served on the island(donning flame suit for this one) given that the majority of "visitors" are still going to all inclusive resorts...
I have been to all inclusive resorts and tried local food in quite a few countries and I can safely say I'll most likely never go to an all inclusive again.
I wish more US BBQ places would use some jerk seasoning...Quote:
Originally Posted by dash
BBQ/Jamaican Fusion is just so right
All that said, Russian has cuisine? I thought the lack of cuisine is why they try to leave the country? :-p
Not a fan of Vodka even if it's Russian but to each his own and whatever brings more Russian women to Jamaica is a + in my book....
Time to open a Russian bar, anyone good at cooking Russian food? We can throw "Chow Mein" on the menu just to annoy Fred
Met some people from Russia at Negril Beach Club Condos a few years ago...the ladies spoke little english, the man was a little easier to converse with..they all smiled and had a great time.
One day he did mention they did not like rice with every meal and I asked if they had been across the road to Fatties?
They tried it and loved the cabbage/veg mix she has with the meals. Options are there if you look around. Although I am not Russian by heritage, I do love borscht and I add scotch bonnets for
a Jamaican kick... Out of many, one people.... variety is the spice of life.
We Wisconsinites love our brats, deer meat and cheese. Anyone know the best brat/cheese/venison shop in Negril?
Perhaps, the Brat Stop could open a Negril location :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Wisconsin gal
You can get a great bratwurst at The German Bar at Mary's Bay....
Subs could be the answer.
Can I have a fudgesicle please? What a thread LOL!
I live in a city that is known for it's cultural diversity. I am happy to be able to have so many options to choose from if/when I want to go out to eat.
Just because I am Canadian doesn't mean that I want to eat Poutine or smoked Salmon, or Maple Syrup every day. (Still curious as to why they list Kraft Dinner as a national food for Canada?)
I like to have choices no matter where I am.
I feel like Negril is just as diverse. Out of many ..............
I love going to Aubie's for a burger, Chances for pizza, and 3 Dives for Jerk when in Negril.
Depends on what I feel like that particular moment.
I can't imagine that Miss Anna has been to Negril herself, because then she would know that there is no truth to the statement that you can only eat chicken, rice and beans when you are there.
The most awesome thing about Negril is that if you ask for something, chances are you are going to get it.
Miss Anna made a suggestion. While I don't necessarily agree with it, I don't see the need to belittle her about it either.
Maybe a more reasonable solution would be for one of the resorts (they are staying at?) to offer a 'Russian Night' with Russian food & beverages. When we were there one of the places had a "white" party where everyone dressed in white. They could have a 'white russian' night or 'black russian' night....or hell....even a blue russian night that combines cuisine AND color for fun!
Miss Anna HAS been to Negril............
my post is to point out the fact that in the mid 80's when my wife and I started going to Negril, we had a hard time finding anything that didnt taste Jamaican...or at least with no local seasonings.....
so with the offerings that they have now, they have come a long way...if there is a need and a PROFIT, it will eventually happen.......we know.... "seasoned travelers" *.... yearn for a home taste now and then
*word play :)
Good Grief...that is kind of funny. In Jamaica do as the Jamaican's do. When we Canadians visit other countries we look forward to enjoying the fare they offer.....It is called culture. We met some wonderful Russians in February and they were having the time of their lives and complaining they were not! They enjoyed the food, drinks, people and other travellers. Some people just shouldn't travel. We have many of those in our country too.
I grew up eating Russian food. With very few exceptions, I don't seek it. Even when I am visiting kin in Brighton Beach. It is peasant food. Simple and made to get you through a long and cold winter. Not a hot and humid beach. That restaurant might replace local cuisine and eventually, you wind up with Cabo in Negril. And, to my way of thinking, that is not such a good thing. And, if you have ever been to a real Russian nightclub....you wouldn't want THAT in Negril, either....just sayin......Quote:
Originally Posted by booger
I no longer partake in subs, but when I used to, they made me so damn hungry I would have eaten most anything... So you may be on to something there.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lax1724
As to other cultural dishes in JA however, some to the nastiest Chinese food I have ever eaten was on the island. Granted, it was at sandals, so the bar was not set terribly high to begin with... I just am one of those that likes the island flavor while traveling there.
"As to other cultural dishes in JA however, some to the nastiest Chinese food I have ever eaten was on the island. Granted, it was at sandals"
I would never compare Sandals meals to 'local cuisine' ....worlds apart.
This is the perfect thread to remind everyone of that saying "opinions are like arsehols ... we all got them ... and they all stink" Especially if it isn't yours. I love how everyone always thinks they are right. Y'all enjoy y'all's day.... this Southerner is going back to her BBQ (whatever that was supposed to mean).
Haha garysteph. Hope to meet you while there. Bob and I love SC and hope to retire there some day. I like the way you think.
Yo Mo... We will definitely meet, as we are staying at the Boardie Bash location, and you will be easy to spot (bless your heart). SC has it's positives. Lot's of people coming here instead of FL these days. I love the upstate, but that would be my opinion :D I think people enjoy the change of the seasons here. The pollen has been of the chain this year .... really really bad! Can't wait to breathe the ocean air!!!! Keep that foot up, and maybe it won't be so bad when you get to the rock!
Ya, we discovered that quite a few trips back, it was our first time, so I always give myself a pass for the experience :). Once I got to eat real jamaican food, it made a difference. I was only using it as an example as to non-jamaican meals.Quote:
Originally Posted by indybob
hehehehehe..the hostility is amazing ..where does it come from? is it bottled and then released?