Patrons
INVITE
PATRONS . In June during National Caribbean American Heritage Month (NCAHM), you’re invited to visit the Caribbean within driving distance. How? By exploring America’s vibrant Caribbean food scene, where you can:
Take advantage of any promotional specials. Some merchants may offer a $7.99 or $19.99 special. Do contact them and inquire.
Enjoy flavorful favorites, fusions, and unique traditional dishes. Try Mofongo, Ackee & Saltfish, Pepper Pot, Black Rice (Djon Djon), Pernil, Buss up Shut, or Callaloo.
Explore selections from among hundreds of Caribbean influenced food merchants . Help support their return to pre-pandemic economic health. Locate them in the:
State and city nationwide Directory at caribbeanrestaurantweek.us
or in local directories.
Get updates on happenings at individual Caribbean food businesses A new or favorite restaurant might be featured. Follow on social media and Sign up for newsletters
Expand your Caribbean food palate and skills at NCAHM food happenings:
■ NCARW Meet the Chefs Demos ■ NCAFFA Caribbean Cooks & Books® Talks. Visit NCARW face book pages.
Plan a meet-up, use a caterer, explore ingredients from markets, purchase food related products, and vote for your favorite dishes year round
Questions? Contact info@NCARW.org
SHARE DISCOVERIES
Share your discoveries for our Newsletter
•Which jerk dish brought back island memories of sweet breezes on your face, jerk seasonings on your tongue and a cool drink soothing your palate?
•Where did you find the best Patty, Empanada, Pastelito or Meat Roll? Was it fried or baked, was the pastry falling apart flaky or dense with each bite? Was the filling flavorful traditional, creative, vegetarian or vegan?
•Where did you experience the best Caribbean rum bar in the US ? Did it transport you as you inhaled the aromas released when rum is mixed with fresh fruit juices and herbs or the deep flavors from rums aged in oak casks.
•Where do local Caribbean Americans go to connect with community and to catch up? Savor the accents and the lilts. Catch up on the news and melt into Caribbean culture.
•Did you try some unique dishes such as mofongo, callaloo, ackee & saltfish, tostones, turned cornmeal or cou cou, cassava pone, or bammy, What was your experience?
•What was your experience with unique house-made Caribbean non-alcoholic summer thirst quenchers? Did you try mauby, sorrel, pineapple or cucumber ginger?
•Did you create your own Caribbean “stacay” experience? Describe yours. Mine included a little café where I escaped to the Caribbean with dark strong coffee, orange juice freshly squeezed at the counter and great flan. Can you guess where it took me?
•Surrounded by all that water, we know how to do fish. Do you like yours broiled, escovitched, ceviched, panfried, steamed, jerked? What was your favorite experience?
VOTE FOR THE BEST
Annually vote for the Best Caribbean Restaurant in your localities. We play a vital role in the promotion of Caribbean cuisine.