Easy Appetizers

John's Jamaican BBQ Jerk City is not as monstrous as it sounds. The restaurant itself, located next to Allyanna's Pizzeria at 205A Montgomery Crossroads, would go unnoticed if it weren't for the giant wooden sign attached to a car parked out front-which the city is trying to get removed. John, who is originally from Jamaica, owns and operates the restaurant by himself; the establishment only has eight tables so this is not an impossible task, but it's also not an easy one. The maroon and white floor tiles and floral wallpaper are a little harsh on the eyes, but the menu's variety makes up for it. Appetizers include codfish cakes, jerk or BBQ wings, plantains, coconut shrimp or escoveitch king fish. You can also start off with a soup made with chicken, cow feet, vegetable, beef, conch or goat. A pattie-similar to a turnover-is filled with beef, chicken, shrimp or vegetables. With a variety of the house specialty-BBQ or jerk meats, one can choose turkey, duck, ostrich, wild boar, goat, pork or chicken. The sides include macaroni and cheese, rice and peas, vegetables, corn and salad, and most meals are served with fried plantains. The extensive dessert menu serves up bread pudding and slices of carrot cake, cheesecake, chocolate cake, pineapple upside-down cake and fruitcake. If you are looking to enjoy a fresh, home-cooked meal prepared especially for you by John himself, this restaurant is the place to go. Lunch and dinner prices range from $6.50 to $18 and offer a variety ...

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