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Authentic Jamaican cuisine you are sure to love

Published:Thursday | November 1, 2012 | 12:00 AM
Don't judge a book by its cover, this is no ordinary steam fish with bammy and turn cornmeal. But if you don't believe me, try it during this year's Restaurant Week. - Rudolph Brown/Photographer

Innovation and the desire to please is what makes Shirley Retreat hotel on Maeven Avenue an ideal pick for this year's Gleaner-sponsored Restaurant Week.

The hideaway will offer real authentic Jamaican cuisine in a way you've never seen before.

According to Chef Howard Dennie, one of the dishes you are sure to love is steam fish with steam bammy and turn cornmeal. He notes that its Jamaican flavours are why customers gravitate towards it. They have commented that the taste is out of this world and so it has been included on this year's Restaurant Week menu.

After a very successful year last year that was beyond their expectation, they are back again this year in the tasty category.

Now, with the experience to make sure this year is just as enjoyable for its patrons, Dennie went to his bag of tricks and also produced smoked pork with mango june plum sauce. This dish is all about the sauce, which he's sure to please, with their understanding of what people want.

So find your way to this hideaway for a Restaurant Week you are sure to enjoy.