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amaican Chef to the Prime Minister opens restaurant in Galleria area
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ome taste the succulent dishes of Jamaica right here in Houston at Jamaica House Restaurant. This restaurant is a cultural café located in the Galleria, area bringing the best of gourmet Caribbean cuisine and culture. Enjoy succulent dishes flavored with Jamaican traditions of jerk, curry, and other spices. Dine to the rhythms of classic reggae and island tunes and be sure to check out their selection of imported hand-crafted items in the gift display. Jacqui Francis, a native of Kingston,
(left to right) Wendi-Ann Francis-Walker & Jacqui
Francis / Owner
Jamaica proudly boasts twenty three years of catering to International Dignitaries, Heads of States, and recording artists and has now brought the flavors of her country to Houston. Francis served as the head chef at the Jamaica House (the Office of the Prime Minister). Francis has prepared and served meals for the Queen of England, many Presidents and several world dignitaries: just to name a few, such as singer Joe, Shaggy, Kenny Rogers, and Randy Crawford. She has also prepared meals
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for Johnny Cochran, Cuban President Fidel Castro and Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne. Jamaica House has also been featured on Great Day Houston with Debra Duncan and the 2010 I-fest featuring the Caribbean. The island atmosphere, friendly service, cuisine, and cultural additions make this a distinctive experience. Jamaica is noted for producing the best coffee and guests can explore the taste and aromas of their freshly brewed Blue Mountain coffee. The restaurant boasts many sodas from the island, which are delicious. You must try their flavored teas, Jamaican Ginger beer and the Sangria, called Sorrel. Wendi-Ann Francis-Walker, daughter of Francis, also a native of Jamaica, joins her mother in this venture. Walker says their desire was to, “Replicate the island experience for those curious about the island culture.” She, too has a rich history in the Jamaican food industry; her desire was to introduce the gourmet side of Jamaica’s cuisine to Houstonians and the diverse international community. Jamaica House motto is “Our House is Your House” and the menu is a true representation of Jamaica’s cultural diversity. Walker says you can “take your taste buds on a tropical voyage with our eclectic gourmet dishes.” In addition to tasty dishes, allow the rhythms of the island to sway you on Friday and Saturday nights between 8-10pm when live music is featured. Stop by for spoken word on Monday nights 7-9pm to hear local poets recite their lines. Jamaica House is located at 6357 Westheimer Rd., Houston, TX 770575103. For more information call 713-339-1004 or visit www.myjamaicahouse.com. Check them out on Facebook (Jamaica House) and Twitter (JamaicaHouseTX).
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