Russians in Negril

[HoneyBee]

This is a great idea. Diversity in international cuisine with the foods that are already grown on the island, keeps everybody happy. The tourists bring in the money and there is no reason why their needs/wants should not be catered. I'm Canadian of Polish descent, love to cook, my kid is currently attending culinary school, my mother cooks, bakes and brines all kinds of fish, cabbage, pickles. I've often wondered if this would be a good venture for us, since my future plans include living in Jamaica. Most certainly I'd be willing to discuss this with someone who is passionate about developing this vodka & pierogie menu in Negril.

[Lax1724]

Random thoughts:

1. Once you have had vodka from the freezer, you will never go back.
2. When I returned home (to the USA) from my first trip to Negril, my biggest complaint was that I couldn't find decent Jamaican food around here.
3. I'm guessing the Russians won't be reading the threads on Negril.com that discuss how to make your favorite Jamaican dishes at home.
4. After honeymooning in Alcapulco for 11 days (many years ago), I could not wait to get back home and eat something other than Mexican food. That did not prevent me from wanting to travel out of the country again.

[Fred Stripe]

The reason I don't have a Russian restaurant in my hometown is UMM because it would not be profitable,other wise a wise investor would have it? Just because "one" person says it,doe's not make it legitimate. I'm still pissed I can't find pigs in a blanket with cabbage on the beach ya know?

[Olivia]

Fred, you're but one man. Think along the lines of 449 others (to match Miss Anna's numbers) - all 450 of you desiring a hot dog in a bun with sauerkraut/cabbage. Take time and look on the beach for someone willing to offer this one little item on their menu. Foreign made hot dogs and buns easily purchased at the Mega Mart in MoBay, homemade sauerkraut easy to make with local ingredients. I guarantee that if each of you ordered just one of your pigs in a blanket during your time in Negril, and half the group stopped in multiple times during your ten day stay, that you'll find more than one little spot willing to whip them up for you and your group. You may need to bring the recipe for home made kraut with you to explain (and taste test) but that shouldn't be too hard I would think. Granted, this item may only be available during the few months of the year when other pig-in-lanket-with-cabbage minded people book stays in Negril, but then again, if that's when there is money to be made on this food item vs other times of the year, it's a win-win situation for the buyer and the seller, don't you think?

[Fred Stripe]

O/K so what are the numbers of Oriental visitors who want Chow Mein? What are the numbers of Polish people who want knockwurst? What are the number of Scandanavians who want cheese fondue? Tell one of Annies rich Russian pals who have SOOOO much money to UM buy a place in Negril and make it Russian. (funny,i get hammered for a towell on a chair but this arrogant request is SO politically correct?)

[Olivia]

Fred, I know nothing of statistics. The Chinese food is good at the restaurant next to the Cotton Tree Hotel on the west end road. In 2009, knockwurst was found in Negril (http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/2...uto/auto2.html) - bet you it's still there someplace and that the German Bar on the west end road would help source it out for you if they didn't have it on the menu. Cheese fondue? I had a lovely meal of it and some great conversation over a wonderful glass of wine with Mr. Grizzle, the owner of Charela. I don't truly remember if it was on their menu or I mentioned I was craving a dinner of cheese, bread, fruit and wine but I do know he brought it out to me and it was superb. Miss Anna actually mentioned such simple items - other than sour cream, I saw nothing in her list that would not be on hand in any of the larger (not AI) resort/hotel restaurant kitchens anyway. The difference might simply be in the preparation of the ingredients needed for a particular dish.

No one is asking that you patronize a restaurant serving a Russian dish on their menu if there is something about this that really sets you off. You will still find all the foods in Negril that you have enjoyed on your past visits there.

I have no idea what the reference to "towell on a chair" is to. I have no clue on that one, but would be willing to give it a try. Typically, I like to eat something first then give a guess as to the ingredients but if you want to spill the beans and tell me what it's made of, I'd still be willing to sit over a bowl or plate of it and enjoy what Negril has to offer all of us.

[rustedduck]

I expect if there are enough requests for russian food, somebody will add it to there menu.
When iam in Jamaica i eat Jamaican food. Thats what i want. I certainly cant get it back here.

[Fred Stripe]

Can you say "politically correct?" I can.....Is there Jerk in Moscow?

[Dwest]

Wow it's like I woke up from a nap and the Cold War is back on!? For goodness sake, the woman made a suggestion. Lots of people make suggestions on this board. If they were credible, a business might have followed up...or not! It's not as though the woman asked us to start or stop eating Jamaican food....or pizzas...or cheeseburgers and fries or.....

Politically correct? Maybe sensible, curious and respectful. Enjoy our own choices...there are plenty to go around.

[HoneyBee]

Is there Jerk in Moscow?

If there were enough Jamaican tourists or residents in Moscow I am sure there would be.