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Island Vibes on Louisiana Within the Talin Market Complex<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
“Come on Jamaica<\/em>
In Jamaica all day<\/em>
Dancing with your darling<\/em>
Do Jamaica jerk-off that way<\/em><\/div>\n
Come on Jamaica<\/em>
Everybody say<\/em>
We’re all happy in Jamaica<\/em>
Do Jamaica jerk-off that way.<\/em>”
\n~Jamaica Jerk Off by Elton John<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n
\n

On the surface, Elton John’s 1973 hit Jamaica Jerk Off seems to be about “enjoying yourself by yourself” while in Jamaica.\u00a0 \u00a0 That’s the way many of us interpret it.\u00a0 It can also be interpreted as an ode to the joys of goofing off in a tropical island location.\u00a0 Lyrics seem to indicate the flamboyant troubadour was indeed expressing his appreciation for the island\u2019s pulsating energy. As a culinary observer, I prefer to believe the playful tune is about leaving off just a bit of Jamaican jerk seasoning to mollify its fiery personality.<\/p>\n

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The Island Vibes Dining Room<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

However you choose to interpret the controversial tune’s suggestive lyrics, there’s no denying the island nation has a vibrant culture wholly its own.\u00a0 This national pride is reflected in the rich tapestry of music, dance, cuisine and literature that has influenced people across the globe. It’s reflected in the reggae music and the legacy of Bob Marley.\u00a0 Novelist Ian Fleming called Jamaica his creative incubator…probably inspired by fantasies of Honey Rider (Ursula Andress) emerging from the sea, sashaying sensually with a conch shell in hand.<\/p>\n

Neither the Ian Fleming books nor the movies made about the swashbuckling adventures of England’s most prolific spy mention whether or not he liked his curried goat stirred not shaken.\u00a0 In fact, Bond seemed to subsist only on his signature Vesper martini and the pursuit of pulchritude.\u00a0 The latter seems to be in abundance in Jamaica though according to the Consulate General of Jamaica<\/strong><\/a> “the display of skin is frowned\u00a0 upon in formal environments<\/em>.<\/em>”\u00a0 Hmm, that’s not the way Jamaica is portrayed on James Bond movies.<\/p>\n

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Jamaican Champagne Cola and Spicy Beef Pattie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

That site also indicates “Jamaican people are inherently friendly telling it like\u00a0 it is<\/em>.”\u00a0 That’s precisely what we discovered when we strode into Island Vibes Cuisine.\u00a0 Not only were we greeted cheerfully, we were tended to like welcome guests in a Jamaican home.\u00a0 Island Vibes is a family-owned and operated venture located at the former home of Gen Kai Japanese Restaurant<\/strong><\/a> in the sprawling Talin Market<\/strong><\/a> complex.\u00a0 Visit the website and you’ll be invited to “indulge in authentic Jamaican cuisine with a New Mexico twist at Island Vibes Cuisine. Discover bold, mouthwatering flavors that celebrate the rich culinary heritage of Jamaica. We take pride in preparing every dish fresh to order, ensuring the highest quality and authentic flavors<\/em>.”<\/p>\n

At the “front of the house” taking and delivering your orders are mom and daughter with son-in-law preparing meals to order.\u00a0 On the counter, a small pastry case displays a variety of Jamaican beef patties, replete with a flavorful, well-seasoned beef filling and enveloped by a tender, flaky, and buttery pastry shell.\u00a0 \u00a0Available in spicy and mild varieties, the beef patties are a wonderful introduction to Jamaican cuisine.\u00a0 Spicy is a bit of a misnomer–at least for me who can eat\u00a0 volcano lava without flinching.\u00a0 Still, the spicy beef patty<\/strong><\/em> is\u00a0 superb.\u00a0 Much like the somewhat similar green chile chicken pate chaud from Coda Bakery<\/strong><\/a> you’ll regret it if you don’t take one (or ten) home with you.<\/p>\n

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Crab Curry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jerk dishes are a staple in Jamaica, with \u201cjerk\u201d referring not to what some readers call me, but to\u00a0 the jerk seasoning with which proteins (chicken, shrimp, beef, pork) are coated.\u00a0 Jerk also pertains to the method of cooking used to create such foods. This style of cooking is native to Jamaica with a history of over 2,500 years.\u00a0 One of the staples of Jamaican cuisine is Scotch Bonnet peppers which have a “heat rating” of 100,000-350,000 Scoville units, making them up to 40 times hotter than a typical jalape\u00f1o pepper.\u00a0 Island Vibes’ menu<\/strong><\/a> is available for take-out or dining in.<\/p>\n

Served for brunch are ackee and saltfish.\u00a0 Many people who experience ackee for the first time believe it looks like scrambled eggs. Appearances are deceiving.\u00a0 Only in tasting it do you discover it’s as different from scrambled eggs as you can get. Although creamy in texture and delicate like eggs, it possesses a finishing taste with a slight bitterness.\u00a0 Adventurous diners will enjoy it.\u00a0 Beyond the one-item brunch menu, you’ll find entrees, off-the-grill items (such as a jerk chicken quesadilla), pasta, patties, salads, seafood, sides and juices.<\/p>\n

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Fried Chicken<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In her book\u00a0“Curry: A Global History”<\/a><\/strong> Colleen Sen explained that between 1834 and 1917 some 36,000 denizens of India migrated to Jamaica. This mass migration resulted in an influx of new cooking techniques, ingredients and dishes, including curry.\u00a0 Today, curry–particularly curry goat–is an immensely popular dish throughout Jamaica.\u00a0 Though curry goat is on Island Vibes’ menu, I found myself in a seafood mood.\u00a0 Curries in Jamaica are usually cooked with a lot more heat and spice than other dishes.\u00a0 Curry dishes are ameliorated with fresh garlic, thyme, Scotch bonnet, scallions, onions and allspice (pimento) berries, all of which marry so well with curry powder to flavor curry-based dishes.\u00a0 As a lazy diner who doesn’t much like having to work for my food, I nonetheless ordered curry crab<\/strong><\/em>.\u00a0 In addition to a netful of crab, the dish includes corn on the cob, red and green peppers and onions.\u00a0 Extricating the crab is a challenge, but the curry is such a delight that I didn’t even mind when my beard was painted yellow with curry.<\/p>\n

My Kim didn’t know if there was anything on the menu she could have.\u00a0 She then espied fried chicken and after being assured there was nothing too piquant to eat, she ordered it.\u00a0 In about fifteen minutes, a plate was delivered to our table brimming with two pieces of fried chicken<\/strong><\/em>, fried plantains, a salad (with a terrific ranch dressing) and rice.\u00a0 The chicken included a balance of white and dark chicken, both of which were very good.\u00a0 It was sheathed in a very light, somewhat moist batter.\u00a0 Fried plantains were some of the best we’ve had.<\/p>\n

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Jamaican Gizzada<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dessert options are few and mostly of the small pastry variety.\u00a0 One most have option is called gizzada, an open-faced coconut tart with a flaky shortbread crust filled with sweet, spiced coconut flakes and baked until golden brown.\u00a0 This coconut tart has Portuguese origins and because of its pinched crust, it is also known as “pinch me round.”\u00a0 You might be pinching yourself after enjoying one of these just to make sure you’re not dreaming.<\/p>\n

Over the years there have been a number of attempts at introducing Duke City diners to Jamaican cuisine, but those attempts were rather short-lived.\u00a0 Here’s hoping Island Vibes Cuisine is here to stay.<\/p>\n

Island Vibes Cuisine<\/strong>
\n110 B, 110 Louisiana Blvd Suite A
\nAlbuquerque, New Mexico<\/strong>
\n(505)
\nWebsite<\/strong><\/a> |
\nLATEST VISIT<\/strong>: 30 November 2024
\n# OF VISITS<\/strong>: 1
\nRATING<\/strong>: N\/R
\nCOST<\/strong>: $$$
\nBEST BET<\/strong>:\u00a0 Fried Chicken, Spicy Beef Pattie, Coconut Curry Crab,
\nREVIEW #1435<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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