One of the things we like best about traveling is trying the local food of the region we are visiting. Before we left, I knew I wanted to have lots of seafood and try some Jamaican and Cuban food. Monday night, the big day at Daytona, we all went to the Taste of the Tropics. Judy and I had done a search of restaurants in Daytona Beach, and this one was one of the highest rated places. We know why! Dave and Judy have spent quite a bit of time in Jamaica, and Paul and Abbie have done a lot of traveling as well, so we were all looking forward to it.
While waiting for the others to arrive, I asked them what they would recommend trying to someone who had never had Jamaican food. The owner and chef were very helpful, and even brought us a sampler plate. In addition to the sampler, our group ordered Jerk Chicken, Jerk Pork, Shrimp and Patties, which are a popular type of street food, a pocket of pastry with a meat filling. Mine was beef. Our sampler plate had oxtail, which reminded me of a pot roast that had been well cooked in the crock pot, curry chicken and stewed beef. photo below
the chef and owner (?)
Overall we all liked the food and had a good time at the Taste of the Tropics. They said that most of their clientele are from out of town, as the locals tend to eat at the chain restaurants more. We recommend them, so if you are ever in the area, give it a try!
Yum, Yum! It was soooo good! :-)
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