Street Eats

OVERVIEW

Walk through the heart of Montego Bay with a foodie guide and sample some of Jamaica’s most iconic dishes and beverages. Between stops, the guide will share entertaining stories about the city’s history, architecture and culinary heritage. The local cuisine has been heavily influenced by the Spanish, Chinese, Indians and Africans, so the variety of foods and flavors is remarkable. Although the exact street foods will depend on what is freshest, chances are, you will sample jerk-marinated sausage and chicken and a Jamaican meat pie with a yellowish outer shell from being brushed with egg and turmeric before cooking. You may also try a creamy cornmeal porridge with nutmeg and vanilla and drop by a bakery for sweet potato pudding, another spicy offering that can be as dense as cheesecake. You may top off your culinary immersion with a signature Jamaican rum drink at a bar that the locals favor.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Sample a variety of street foods while following a local guide through downtown.
• Expect to try smoked meats with jerk marinade, a comforting soup and porridge.
• Try a classic treat such as sweet potato pudding made with an array of spices.
• Visit one of the guide’s favorite bars for a sampling of Jamaican rum.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.