It has been doing so for the past 10 years, thanks to working partners Lora and Chuck Ternoski and Mike and Jackie O'Neal. The fact that the cheerful, luncheonette-style eatery is casual, comfortable and moderately priced, are three more reasons for its ongoing popularity. Located in a small strip mall, the interior is a bright yellow, even down to its sunny linoleum floor. Flags of Caribbean nations, potted plants, fish and a few surfboards hang from or are strewn across the ceiling.
Tropical knickknacks fill in the empty spaces.
A chalkboard hanging in front of a side window lists daily specials and oysters, clams and shrimp from the raw bar. A thatched roof overhangs the bar. To soothe the amply seasoned food, there are bottled beers from the Caribbean and from Northern Europe to Down Under. Jerk is a popular Jamaican seasoning made with chiles, thyme, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, garlic and onions. In a dry state, it may be rubbed onto meat.