Serious Jamaican Jerk Smoked & Grilled on North Side
I’ve had jerk chicken and pork from the source – Boston Beach, Jamaica – but I’ve rarely had jerk in Chicago that matched the flavor profile of those spicy, tongue-blistering, sweat-inducing memories. Thankfully, a former food truck has expanded to a full-time brick-and-mortar operation on the city’s Near North Side, now cranking out Jamaican food with the same bold, untamed marinades and sauces I remember from that island getaway many years ago.
perhaps I missed it, but what is the name of the brick and mortar restaurant??
Jerk. Modern Jamaican Grill. 811 W. Chicago Ave.
Nothin’-
compares to the JERK PORK & JERK CHICKEN served as a
Weekend only special @ Chicago’s only Caribbean-American Bakery on Howard,
Between Sheridan and The RedLine.
Their “vegetable” side of cabbage alone is worth the trip.
Best place- for Jamaican Patties- as well- their take on Empanadas!
Ask for extra sauce on your Rice & Peas- thank me later…..