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Jul 7, 2011 | Posted in Blog, Food, Life, Photography, Travel

Jamaica is known for its sandy beaches and beautiful resorts. It's also famous for its well-prepared Jamaican dishes. So when I got to Jamaica one of my goals was try to eat at a variety of places and take a tour of country side. Raymore was recommended by our hotel concierge as a reliable tour guide and private driver. He went above and beyond what I wanted to do and see. He picked us up at 10am and the first place he took us to was Copper Pot, where they prepared goat soup for us to try. It was really good.

Since I wanted to get out of the resort and go into the mountains, he drove us from Montego Bay to the south and then back up north to Negril with bunch of stops along the way at beaches, shops, Rick's cafe and different food spots. One of my favorites was trying out Jamaican ackee and fresh coconut at the Cool Jellyman stand. I've never had ackee so it was really fun to try it out.

You know Jamaicans love their patty so we stopped at Juici Patty with Raymore. They offer beef, cheese chicken and shrimp patty and I tried all of them. I had six of them because it was the best patties I ever had. If you want to have a great experience and some superb memories then contact Raymore. Without Raymore we may have never experienced the true Jamaica. Thanks again Raymore my friend!

You can reach him at (876) 866-9965.

Raymore and my fiance

Local food in Jamaica

Local bar

Jerk Chicken

Local food in Jamaica

Cool Jellyman

Local food in Jamaica

Local fruit stand

Local food in Jamaica

Cool Jellyman

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Dine Like a Local in Jamaica

Ciki Says:

Jul 7th, 2011 10:06 | Reply

coconut water! that guy really looks like he knows what he’s doing with the knife! Ah.. Jamaica.. is on my list too! nice shots girl!

swgraphic Says:

Jul 18th, 2011 06:34 | Reply

Thanks sweetie, Yup he's really good with cutting that coconut up. He was so funny too he kept joking with my bf and said no prob mon.. lol

Nicole Says:

Jul 7th, 2011 15:46 | Reply

“Without Raymore we may have never experienced the true Jamaica.”

So true. And so glad you left your resort to explore Jamaica! Oh, I miss the Caribbean!

swgraphic Says:

Jul 18th, 2011 06:33 | Reply

Hi Nicole – Yup I'm glad I did. It was the highlight of the trip. I mean resort food is good too, but nothing can compare to the real food that's outside. That's the whole point of traveling and experience new things right? :)

Chan Says:

Jul 7th, 2011 17:52 | Reply

Love your photos. Love Jamaica.

swgraphic Says:

Jul 18th, 2011 06:28 | Reply

Thank you Chan, glad you love my Jamaica photos. More photos will be coming soon :) Stop by my blog next time. Best*

Thristhan Says:

Jul 8th, 2011 09:49 | Reply

Jamaica, one place that I wish to visit in the near future. Old style of cooking preparation but I bet the food tasted great.

swgraphic Says:

Jul 18th, 2011 06:26 | Reply

Hi Thristhan – I find that putting a whole truck of wood below the stove really interesting. The food does taste so good. I asked them why, they said everything there is organic :) hahah Not like the US

Angela Says:

Jul 10th, 2011 02:08 | Reply

I tried some Jamaican food from a stall in London, it was very tasty, I bet in Jamaica is delicious. It’s beautiful to see hoe they make it, you did have a great experience.

swgraphic Says:

Jul 18th, 2011 06:21 | Reply

Hi Angela, Have you thought about visiting Jamaica later on? I bet you'll love the jerk chicken a lot and those patti are so good it feels like the outside just melt inside your mouth. haha I miss the food.

Jeff Titelius Says:

Jul 11th, 2011 13:48 | Reply

Beautiful shots my friend, and so immersive as well. This place reminds me of a similar local eatery on Tortola…aren’t they wonderful?

swgraphic Says:

Jul 18th, 2011 06:19 | Reply

Yea I feel like this is one of the highlight of the trip. To joke around with the local and having food standing on the street. LOL some experience. haha

Ryan Says:

Jul 13th, 2011 18:21 | Reply

I am very jealous of all the travelling you have gotten to experience! I will definitely do some more of my own in the future.

And as always, very nice photo’s! You have a great eye.

swgraphic Says:

Jul 18th, 2011 06:17 | Reply

Hi Ryan, Its been a while. How's your career and life there? I know you will be traveling again once everything is settle in and slow down. Thank you for your lovely sweet comment again.

YardEdge Says:

Jul 14th, 2011 00:02 | Reply

Lovely pics…glad you enjoyed your stay here in Ja and you sure seemed like you enjoyed our food!

Hope you’re back soon!

swgraphic Says:

Jul 18th, 2011 05:09 | Reply

I would definitely be back. I had the best time of my life when I was there. This beautiful island is unforgettable.

Charu Says:

Jul 19th, 2011 15:50 | Reply

So glad to see there’s a coconut water connection between India and Jamaica– I used to drink coconut water all the time. So glad you had a terrific time. Great photos!