Cascade Jerk

"Goat and chicken curries made with curry powder adapted for African-Caribbean tastes, often containing fewer spices and different spices combinations (allspice native to Jamaica is a frequent component), are wildly popular all over the Caribbean. This Jamaican restaurant in South Jamaica, Queens, not far from Baisley Pond, excels at jerks and curries, and the chicken curry found on the steam table is a great choice, complex in flavor and slightly sweet. It comes in island style with all sorts of sides, including mixed veggies, rice and peas, and fried plantains." - Robert Sietsema

"This Jamaican restaurant excels at the usual jerk chicken and pork, oxtails, and curried goat. But it also mounts a menu of the currently stylish rasta pastas, lots of whole fish and fish filets, and the island’s classic pepper shrimp, which are as spicy. Rotis, patties, and fish and chips also available. Delivery: seamless.com, grubhub.com, postmates.com" - Robert Sietsema

"Barely a year old, this corner storefront has plenty of space, but a seating situation restricted to a single small table in the corner. No matter, most patrons dash in for carryout, and the L-shaped steam table is one of the loveliest sights in town. The classics are all there, including jerk chicken, brown stew chicken, mac and cheese, escovitch fish, curry goat, barbecue chicken, and jerk pork — which was the original meat jerked in Jamaica’s Boston Bay." - Robert Sietsema