Caribbean in Copenhagen
Kendrick and I tried a Caribbean cafe today. We discovered this cafe when Kristin accidentally led us there in November, thinking it was actually the Cafe Klimt next door. I remember how we we all read the Caribbean inspired menu in confusion, surrounded by Caribbean decor and Island music. Kristin saw the light first, and we relocated with relatively little fuss to the brighter, more sophisticated Cafe Klimt.
So today, we thought we would check out what we missed, and I'm happy to report that we were pleasantly surprised. Although the cafe was a little too warm and the decor only slightly better than dingy, the food was well done and was very tasty. The best thing was that I got to try fresh ginger beer! At first I was disappointed that it was not the same fiery taste as the ginger beer Kern introduced to me, but then I found I really liked this milder version. (It's funny that the menu had to emphasize that this drink did not contain any alcohol. Beer without alcohol: instant cognitive dissonance in the mind of a Dane.)
The food was Caribbean inspired with a fancy Danish presentation. Kendrick had juicy chicken with roasted sweet potato, while I had eggplant lasagna with toasted cornbread. Saucy and good! The down side is that I am now craving some real Caribbean food, like the rotis we used to get in Kensington or in Mississauga.
So today, we thought we would check out what we missed, and I'm happy to report that we were pleasantly surprised. Although the cafe was a little too warm and the decor only slightly better than dingy, the food was well done and was very tasty. The best thing was that I got to try fresh ginger beer! At first I was disappointed that it was not the same fiery taste as the ginger beer Kern introduced to me, but then I found I really liked this milder version. (It's funny that the menu had to emphasize that this drink did not contain any alcohol. Beer without alcohol: instant cognitive dissonance in the mind of a Dane.)
The food was Caribbean inspired with a fancy Danish presentation. Kendrick had juicy chicken with roasted sweet potato, while I had eggplant lasagna with toasted cornbread. Saucy and good! The down side is that I am now craving some real Caribbean food, like the rotis we used to get in Kensington or in Mississauga.
posted by Gina at 11:04 PM
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I quite enjoy "The Real Jerk", a restaurant on the SE corner of Broadview and Queen. Portions are huge, menu quite varied, lots of nutritious stuff even. I go there sometimes before curling.
Why did I have to read that comment...
My mouth is literally watering as I write this; I would give a lot right now for a Jamaican patty from Alan's pastry shop, one of those little coconut tarts, or a Roti, I don't care what's in it (as long as it's boneless)
speaking of kensington... there's been a rise in daytime crack dealer and user activity in the main market over the last six months.
I didn't realize it until I read it, but the various shoes that are hung up from telephone pole wires are markers for a dealer's territory.
apparently it's become quite common for dealers and users to harass shoppers, and the usual traffic of people is declining.
martini
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