Jack Sprat and Little Ochi closed by Ivan

“We got touched,” shares Blackie, owner of the popular Little Ochi located at Alligator Pond, “But thankfully the kitchen is still up and running. In fact, we fried some fish yesterday for some people leaving the island…Just give us a couple of weeks and we’ll be back on our feet.”

Justin and Jason Henzell of Jake’s expect to have everything up and running too in about 6-8 weeks.

Grand Lido Negril set to re-open October 01

Hurricane Ivan hit Jamaica less than a week after Grand Lido Negril Resort &Spa Food &Wine magazine Epicurean Escape 2004. The good news is that those delicious lamb chops will once again be on the grill by October 01.

Rick’s Café is down right now but will soon, we hope, be the place to sip a beer and watch a dive or two.

Margaritaville both in Montego Bay and Negril are temporarily closed. Margaritaville in Ocho Rios is up and running.

Third International Jamaican Jerk Style/Southern Barbecue Cook – Off and Family Fun Day slated for September 19 has been postponed.