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I-Octane: Ready to Take on the World

Dancehall Queen 2011

Vital:Greatness in the Making

Reggae Sumfest Review

Celebrating OurVeterans

Lubica:Contemporary Meets Bold

Raine Seville'sBirthday Party

Jamaican Emancipation and Independence Day Festivities

Laura-Anne Fung:Jamaican Art Prodigy

Dancehall Rivals

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Potwah Restaurant: Authentically Jamaican

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It isn’t often that you come across an artist who can brag that she has hosted her very own solo art exhibition, es-

pecially one who is just 19 years old. Laura-Anne Fung has risen above and beyond expectations as she marvels those who bear witness to her craft, which is purely self-taught. Having received a slew of awards, including the Prime Minister’s Youth Award for Arts, Laura-Anne is surely on the rise as her talent is becoming more recognized. Irie eZine recently had a chat with the artist. Here’s what she shared with us:

IZ: What does the art of painting mean to you?LF: Well obviously first and foremost, painting is what I thrive on more than any other form or medium of art that there is. Painting is the epitome of my career and livelihood and therefor, it acts as the most integral facet within art to me.

IZ: What do you think visual arts contrib-ute to the world? LF: I feel as though visual arts enable and aid many different things in our world today. Principally, visual arts assist in purport-ing a myriad of different perspectives, ideas, and behaviors for example, along with many other aspects. Therefore, with an item such as a painting or a photograph, the artist is able to portray their thought or idea without the use of words and give the au-dience a deeper look into their work, allowing them to absorb what is presented directly in front of them, but also taking in so much more from the deeper meanings of the work.

IZ: When did you realize that your talent was beyond a hobby?

LF: There was not any moment in particular that so much caused me to realize that art would become so much more than a hobby to me. It has just always been something I have done since I was in elementary school and I have just continued doing it because I highly enjoyed it and still do. If anything, my entire work has just somewhat developed as I have gotten older and that has led me to be where I am now.

IZ: Are there artists that you aspire to walk in their footsteps or in a similar di-rection? LF: Not particularly, I have not found one person that I would completely aspire to be.

IZ: How would you describe your work?LF: The top words that come to mind are: funky, abstract, vi-brant, lively - I really enjoy combining a lot of bold colors and creating a piece of work out of that.

IZ: What challenges have you faced not only as a young artist but as a Jamaican trying to make grounds internationally?LF: Well you know I think it somewhat goes without saying that setting your footing and even more so making a great impact in any particular trade that you practice when you are from and live in a small country such as Jamaica, … you are of sorts isolated from the bigger picture of things, which therefore makes it so much more difficult to establish yourself in the world in whatever you do as an artist.

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Written by Tanaka RobertsPhotos by Warren Buckle

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IZ: At 19, you have already successfully hosted a solo exhibition. How does that make you feel to have accom-plished such a major feat in your career?LF: It gives me great pride to know that at my age, I already have my “foot-in-the-door”, so to speak. It is really comforting to know that my career is gradually pro-gressing in a way that I would like to see it go and a direction that I want it to grow in. I can only hope that things continue to improve.

IZ: As a young artist what message do you hope to send to others who are looking at your success as a guide for their own careers?LF: I think that one thing I would definitely try to instill in other young artists, whether they are practicing painting, photography, fashion or any other form of art, is that you should just follow what you believe is your style and not to worry as to whether it isn’t “normal” enough to be appreciated. I feel that you will find that the quirkier your work and the more it comes from how you really feel as an artist, is the more original that it really is and it’s important for you to follow what you really feel as an artist.

IZ: How does music inspire your work?LF: Well I do listen to music whilst I paint from different genres such as classic, rock, pop [and] dancehall. However, music itself does not influence what I have in mind to paint. The paintings that I have done of Lady GaGa and Bob Marley and Michael Jackson were inspired more from the character of the artistes themselves because they are such influential symbols in the industry, but not … from any particular song or genre.

IZ: What is the next step?LF: The next step would be to further my education on the various media related to art as I pursue my BFA in the next four years.

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" feel that you will find that the quirkier your work and the more it comes from how you really feel as an artist, is the more original that it really is and it's impor-tant for you to follow what you really feel as an artist."

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ancehall is definitely fun again. It’s good that decent mu-sic is coming out of Jamaica, but we have to admit, we

all enjoy a little controversy once in a while, especially when it doesn’t include Kartel. Several ‘beefs’ have been stewing in the dancehall industry and I have all the details!

It seems Mavado and Bounty are now at odds as Mavado, like Kartel, refused to be Bounty’s puppet. This feud comes after an individual from Mavado’s camp, Chase Cross, recorded a song that somehow offended the Grung Gaad. Bounty says Cross could not have recorded the song without Mavado’s knowl-edge or consent. So does that mean that anybody linked to Gully has no free will and has to seek acknowledgement from Mavado? I really don’t understand why Bounty continues to think that he has any control over anyone. I guess this is his way of staying relevant.

Speaking of Mavado, let’s talk about his constant run-ins with the law. Just a month after being wanted for questioning be-cause of an altercation with an off-duty police officer, he was again in trouble after allegedly attacking a man because the indi-vidual refused to move his car, which was said to be obstructing Vado. But maybe HE didn’t attack the man, his entourage did. We cannot talk about feuds and not mention Matterhorn and his latest ‘Dancehall Duppy’ singles 1 and 2. Matterhorn calls out I-Octane and Khago, who delivered a rather mix-up pre-sentation on Entertainment Report, where a very emotional Khago told viewers that Octane’s song “Nuh Ramp Wid We” was in fact directed at him as Octane knew he used to do locks. Matterhorn went on to call out Sasco, Kartel, Beenie, Boun-ty and Busy, asking questions that I’m sure many others were wondering as well. Like Beenie’s partnership with Corey Todd and the release of Yaad Swag. It seems pretty quick, don’t you think?

And finally Shebada and Beenie. Have you heard the jingle pro-moting the two-for-one Independence weekend special where Beenie refuses to call Shebada’s name? Shebada claims he has a secret for Beenie, so let’s see how this one plays out…

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Dancehall Rivalries Heat Up

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Independence

Jamaican Emancipation and Independence Day Festivities

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t’s that time of the year again where we pump up the vol-ume in celebrating our emancipation from slavery and inde-

pendence from British colonial rule. Emancipation Day is August 1st and Independence Day is August 6th. For some, the holiday is a time of relaxation at home with the family but for others it’s a week of non-stop partying. Some of the most popular par-ties are hosted during what is known as Negril party weekend. Two of the most popular parties are ATI and Dream Weekend, which can cost from $15,000 to over $100,000 depending on the type of ticket purchased. There are also less expensive parties and street dances that are held all over the island, so with a little research, you are sure to find something to fit your party style and budget.

Besides the parties, there is the Gala parade in Kingston where hundreds of participants parade the streets dressed in costumes representing the various aspects of our cultural heritage. It is one of the most festive events on the island, full of colour, energy, mu-sic and dance. Vendors sell everything from cooked food to sweet treats and snacks and you can purchase toys and trinkets for your children to remember the occasion. Most of all, there is a great sense of unity and pride amongst the Jamaican people.

If you are not looking for entertainment but just want to relax, you can enjoy one of the many beautiful beaches on the island. Hellshire Beach in St. Catherine is known for its great fried fish

and the beach is usually very busy with lots to see and do from dancing contests and horseback riding to people-watching. If you want a quieter beach experience, you can travel to the lush, green parish of Portland. There you can go to the Blue Lagoon or Frenchman’s Cove, where the water is always guaranteed to be cool and refreshing. If you choose to go to the north coast, you can climb the famous Dunn’s River Falls or visit Reggae Beach and enjoy great music and food at the lobster shack. You can swim with dolphins at Dolphin Cove or go on nature tours, bobsled rides or go zip-lining at Mystic Mountain. You can also plan a hike with friends and family to the Blue Mountain and enjoy the fresh breeze and panoramic views. If you are not the outdoor or ad-venturous type you can watch a movie at the cinema, dine at a restaurant, or watch a play.

Whether you are a resident or travelling to the island for the first time, there is always something to enjoy on the island, especially during these holidays. The most important thing is to think ahead and plan how you want to spend this holiday. That way you can budget it out and not let it pass you by and miss out on something that you might only get to experience during this time of year. You can email me for more ideas on how to spend this holiday. Keep safe, enjoy and make sure whatever you chose to do you won’t regret.

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Written by Brendalee Harbajan

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n celebration of yet another year of Jamaica’s Eman-cipation and Independence, IrieZine saw it appropri-

ate to honor Robert Nesta Marley, better known as Bob Marley, for our Veterans feature. Reggae music has al-ways been used as an instrument to bellow the cries of people who are faced with constant oppression, from en-slavement to poverty and the like. As the King of Reggae, Bob’s songs never failed to transmit positive vibrations to avid listeners who look to his music for peace of mind. Perhaps the most profound example is the classic ‘Re-demption Song’ with the timeless message that implores you to “emancipate yourself from mental slavery.”

To date, this song has had a lasting impact on not only Ja-maicans but has transcended borders all over the world, touching just about anyone who happens to hear the potent lyrics. Stevie Wonder, Johnny Cash, Wyclef Jean, Rihanna and several other famous singers have actually covered ‘Redemption Song’, a testimony of how great the song truly is. It was Bob Marley who once said “we will use music to free the people.” These words were by no means spoken arbitrarily, for his music wails tunes that have, for three generations, liberated our minds and souls.

We hail Bob, a legend and spiritual messenger for his timeless music that will forever humble our hearts and bring shared meaning to our lives.

Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery

None but ourselves can free our mind

Have no fear for atomic energy‘Cause none of them can

stop the time

How long shall they kill our prophets

While we stand aside and look?Yes, some say it’s just a part of it

We’ve got to fulfill The Book

Won’t you help to singThese songs of freedom?

‘Cause all I ever hadRedemption songs

All I ever hadRedemption songs

These songs of freedomSongs of freedom

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Legends

Celebrating Our Verterans

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InternAtIonAL

Dancehall Queen 2011

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amaican music has been thriving in Japan for years. JapanSplash, for example, was usually one of the biggest events for Jamaican

artistes who would travel east each year to satisfy the Japanese crav-ing for our music. As the years progress, Jamaica continues to grow more closely interlinked with Japan, fostered by a shared love interest in dancehall/reggae.

This love has segued into cultural assimilation, where the Japanese have taken on many aspects of the Jamaican culture, including our dance. Japanese dancers have come to Jamaica to participate in local competi-tions like the annual International Dancehall Queen Competition. Japa-nese ladies have been crowned Dancehall Queen on several occasions, the most popular being Junko, who was the first non-Jamaica to win the crown. In light of the devastation Japan suffered from the earthquake and tsunami that hit the country earlier on this year, the promoters of the competition decided to recognize Japan at the 16th staging of the event. The competition, themed “Japan, Never Too Far” took over the Pier One Complex in Montego Bay on July 30th. Check out these high-lights from the event:

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“ I know I can help to broaden the scope of Jamaican music. I have the capability to draw attraction to our country all over the world and make people more interest-ed in our music."

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ike last month’s cover star Agent Sasco, new comer Vital also hails from the same community, with hopes that a similar fate will come to fruition in his quest to infiltrate the music industry.

Twenty-five-year-old Melbourne Dyke started out deejaying in high school for fun. It was only after he graduated, at about 19 years old, that he decided to take his talent seriously and pursue music. Inspired by the major hit makers of the industry like Sizzla, Buju Banton, Capleton, Shabba and Beenieman, Vital began writing his own songs and eventually got the opportunity to record.

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VitalGreatness in the making

Written by Tanaka RobertsPhotos by Warren Buckle

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For those of us familiar with the JN Money Transfer advertise-ment or more recently the Digicel Top Up (Aww, Too Bad For You) commercial, Vital is the artiste behind the voice. So far, he has worked with Chimney Records for his song “Hey Gal” on the Movie Star Riddim and WashRoom for “Nah Go Back a Prison” on the Bad So Riddim and collaborated with Tessanne Chin for “Wine Yuh Waist”. In addition to this, he recently recorded “Life is the Best” and a summertime song for Dat Sick Production called “Party Fi Di Summer Yah”. He is currently working with other producers including Delly Ranx and expressed interest in working with producers “who really love music, like Stephen Mc-Gregor. He has a nice vibe and the know-how, as well as Daseca and Seanizzle; they are current and I like their work.” His main objective is to deliver good music to listeners and so he would love to collaborate with artistes who have consistently done so. He said he would like to work with Tami Chynn and Alaine and, of course, the highly esteemed aforementioned artistes who in-spire his craft.

Vital also hopes to travel the world to deliver authentic Jamaican music. “Music is a healing. You feel it, you love it and it touches you,” he said. “I know I can help to broaden the scope of Jamai-can music. I have the capability to draw attraction to our coun-try all over the world and make people more interested in our music.” Of course, it will be no easy task to get the recognition and accolades he dreams to have some day, but Vital lives by the philosophy that ‘by the sweat of your brow you shall surely eat bread’, acknowledging that you have to work hard for what you desire.

The artiste, who is currently unsigned, looks towards improving his talent to be a considered a good artiste in the eyes of the people. He voiced much gratitude for his cousin Conroy Forte of WashRoom Entertainment for the musical guidance he has pro-vided, teaching him to recognize what good quality music sounds like. Vital is indeed progressing towards a breakthrough unto the music scene with more radio play and appearances, lately sharing the stage with Gyptian, Munga and Fahrenheit at Carlos Café.

“ Music is a healing. You feel it, you love it and it touches you.”

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cover story

“ I want my fans to overstand, I'm not

singing about trivial things- it is all about

real life. I want them to deal with life precious and have faith in dem

self.”

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I-OctaneReady to take on the World

he year 2010 was definitely good to I-Octane. Not only did he chart several number one hits on the Jamaican music cir-

cuit both at home and abroad, he also picked up endorsement deals, awards, and performed on regional and international tours and the lists goes on. When asked to sum up last year’s experi-ence, he responded: “2010 was fantastic!”

good MusicOctane has kept the momentum going well into 2011, remaining a favorite on the charts with songs like “Nuh Love Inna Dem”, “Nuh Ramp Wid We” and “Cyah Do We Nuttin”. ‘Consistent’ is perhaps an appropriate description when it comes to the quality of Octane’s music and he acknowledged that “good music always pays off in the end.” This has been the most profound lesson he has learnt as an artiste, considering that a number of songs he recorded years ago are only now “getting justice”, as he puts it. In fact, he stated that delivering good music is his number one prior-ity when it comes to his career, which causes people to respond so favourably to his work.

“I want my fans to overstand, I’m not singing about trivial things – it is all about real life. I want them to deal with life precious and have faith in dem self,” he said. He takes inspiration from everyday happenings both positive and negative. However, it is his strong faith in the Almighty that drives him to always keep the positive vibrations in his music.

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“ Everywhere I've been is a different experience- they all have their own culture, I can't single out one, it's just always a good experience.”

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Many have been so impressed with the artiste that they have come to compare him with Reggae icon Sizzla. To this the artiste comments, “I am I-Octane, but it good to see dat people can make comparison with the great Sizzla ’cause I get a lot of inspira-tion from man like Sizzla.” Though he has no qualms about be-ing compared to another artiste, he is adamant about maintaining his unique identity to remain distinguishable within the industry. “Right now, dat a plague the music. Most artistes who have been around for a while give the younger artiste dem the wrong im-pression that they have to come and be like them. Every artiste wants to be another artiste or the young ones want to come be a replacement,” he said. In his opinion, this mentality is crippling the potential of many artistes because they are so busy trying to walk in another man’s shoe they aren’t able to fully actualize their own ability.

tAkIng tHe stAgeAs arguably one of the fastest rising Jamaican artistes, one can only imagine the hectic schedule that I-Octane has to tackle. “Touring is hard! You have young artistes who think that tour-ing is a simple thing. Nineteen-hour drives, sometimes even lon-ger; sleeping in airports; two days of flying; problems with the promoters at times, even hunger, especially when you don’t eat meat, like me,” he pointed out. Yet even with these challenges, he still remains in high spirits, grateful for the opportunity he’s been given. “Everywhere I’ve been is a different experience. They all have their own culture, I can’t single out one. It’s just always a good experience,” he added.

I-Octane has managed to build quite a reputation for himself when it comes to booking premiere stage shows. So far this year, he has seen encore performances like Best of the Best in Flori-da and another successful Sumfest gig. “Some artistes have the wrong concept. Everyone wants to come fi ‘tek’ Sumfest, I just

go to perform for my fans and give them the best Octane,” he stated. “I always perform like it is my last show because I have to put into perspective that these people pay to come see a good show so I try not to disappoint.”

FocusedRight now, things are really looking up for I-Octane. “I have a great team that keeps me grounded and real die-hearted fans that keep me in check,” he said. “I stay close to the Almighty and the philosophies of Marcus Garvey – keep trying to be a better per-son and not engage in wrongs, though acknowledging that human nature causes us to slip up here and there.”

Currently, he is focusing his energy on the release of his highly an-ticipated debut album. Spearheaded by renowned producer Rob-ert Livingston, the album entitled “Crying to the Nations” is slated to hit stores across the globe in October. The album features the hits we are already familiar with as well as new songs made espe-cially for the project, including collaborations with popular artistes Agent Sasco and Tarrus Riley. He seemed quite content with the outcome of his long-awaited album and voiced his gratitude to producers CashFlow, Jordan, Troyton, Jam2 and Dean Fraser, all of whom contributed significantly to the end product. “The fans will love it. No doubt this will be one of the greatest albums in Jamaican music history,” expressed a proud I-Octane.

There is also another album in the works, being compiled by Cash Flow Records specifically for release in Japan. Along with this, the artiste has been working on new singles, between tour dates and other appearances, to be released later on in the year. Quite frankly, I-Octane has been living up to his name, with a high-ener-gy career and seemingly no plans of slowing down anytime soon. “I have a whole heap of music left in me. This is only the begin-ning,” he declared.

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Reggae Sumfest Review

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Written by Ava Gardner

rom July 17th to 23rd, calendars were cleared for the annual Reggae Sumfest. Reggae Sumfest brought both local and international talent to

Jamaica’s second city, Montego Bay, for four days of musical celebration. The theme for the 19th staging of Reggae Sumfest was “Promoting Music – The Univer-sal Force”.

The celebrations kicked off on the 17th with the Beach Party at Aquasol Theme Park. Dancehall Night followed on the 21st, featuring top local artistes such as Vybz Kartel, Spice, Mavado, Cecile, Beenie Man, Bounty Killer, Tifa, Chan Dizzy and Elephant Man. Ms. Kitty introduced the artistes as they came on stage and kept the vibes up. Elephant Man surprised patrons with his Captain America costume, complete with shield. Spice donned an oversized blue wig while Tifa emerged from a gift-wrapped box representing for the ‘mateys’. Jah Vinci and Khago made references to their past and ongoing conflicts with their colleagues. Mavado fraternized with a female patron when Laza Morgan joined him on stage to sing their current hit, “One By One.” Beenie Man brought on Internet sen-sation Clifton Brown, otherwise known, as ‘CliffTwang Brown’, for a part of his performance, guaranteeing patrons that the bus still swims. Vybz Kartel closed off Dancehall night at around 5 a.m. with his string of past and present hits. Overall, Dancehall Night was full of energy and lived up to many expectations.

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The 22nd and 23rd were International Nights 1 and 2. Performers on International Night 1 included Beres Hammond, Christopher Martin, Richie Loop, Tanya Stephens and Bunny Wailer, who made a special guest appearance. Coco Tea was brought in to replace R&B superstar R. Kelly, who was billed to perform but was unable to even make it to Jamaica due to emergency throat surgery. Many patrons were disappointed, but Sumfest organizers rushed to find replacements and save the night. Beres Hammond was also honoured with the Reggae Icon Award by the event organizers commerat-ing his body of work over the years.

International Night 2 starred Nicki Minaj, Jah Cure, De-nyque, Cherine Anderson, George Nooks and Protoje. Nicki Minaj surprised patrons with her toned-down the attire and antics, but still picked up a US$12 fine for dropping f-bombs all over Catherine Hall.

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After completing her degree in fashion designing at Ryerson University, Slovakian native Lubica decided to create her own fashion line. Given her name, which means “love”, the contemporary women’s clothing line LUBICA was born which offers swimwear to formal attire.All Lubica creations are handmade, from special yarns that she imports from Europe. Ac-cording to the designer, “Lubica is a very easy-to-wear, very flattering, Caribbean-inspired line that translates well all over the world. The collection is casual chic, but all the pieces can go from day to night. I often use lots of bright colors and have my signature hand ap-pliqué (best known is the flower).” To date, the line features three collections: Toucan, Bliss and the most recent, Trinity. Lubica also has another collection under her umbrella known as Anuna, a collaboration with popular Jamaican songstress Tami Chynn. “I mentioned it to her one day during our afternoon jogs and she got very excited and the rest was history. We work well together and the energy was right. I wanted to do a collection inspired by her and that is what we did,” she said. “The collection got a great response and maybe we will do another one sometime soon. For now, we are concentrating on our boutique Belle, which is a part of the Base Kingston and Belle (men-women) lifestyle boutique in Upper Manor Park Plaza.”

Lubica:Contemporary meets Bold

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Lubica has been showcased in several publications, including NYC, XXL, Mahogany Magazine, SHE Caribbean Magazine, popular Slovakian fashion magazine EMMA and Peace Magazine, to name a few. The line was also a part of L’Oreal Toronto Fashion Week, Toronto Alternative Arts and Fashion Week and also Pulse Carib-bean Fashion Week in Jamaica. The designer is now preparing to do several other shows in Europe, Jamaica and Cayman. Lubica’s rising publicity has appealed to women from Jamaica’s elite to Slovakian entertainers. “I am really lucky that my designs attract women of all ages, from 19 to 65 years. The Lubica cus-tomer is a woman with average or above average disposable in-come, that isn’t afraid to try new things and new designers. She actually looks for unique pieces and appreciates the hand detail-ing,” said the designer. She further added, “I try to stay current but also concentrate on making “timeless” pieces that my custom-ers can enjoy anywhere and anytime without looking dated.” The line is currently available in Jamaica at Kerry manwoman-home boutique. For more details and other information concern-ing retail of Lubica, you may visit the website www.lubica.com.

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ucked away in a quaint location at 8 Hillview Avenue, is one of Jamaica’s tastiest hidden treasures, Potwah. The

restaurant is not yet well known, but if it continues on the same delectable path, the owners will soon have more mouths to feed than they bargained for. Potwah has two main dining areas, an outdoor deck naturally called ‘Outa-Doa’ and a small dining room called the ‘Butchery’, which seats up to 20 people. The restaurant also boasts a fully stocked sports bar furnished with 3 LED monitors and a 36 inch screen in the dining area. Potwah redefines the term “dinner and a movie” as it serves up a wide array of movies along with your meal. And what a meal! We were expecting the usual Jamaican dishes, but we were instead treated to tastes from out of this world. We started off with barbeque wings with a side of fried plantains

for appetizer that were savoury and satisfying. Potwah also offers saltfish fritters, which sends you into a nostalgic coma as you are reminded of the ones grandma or mommy use to make. Next up was the main course, accompanied by the new house wine, Nvy, which you can only get at the restaurant. The chicken rundown, lobster rundown and shrimp rundown have completely unique tastes and each will have your taste buds doing a different dance. In fact, the chicken rundown, which is the restaurant’s signature dish, is also an award-winning creation.

Potwah offers a wide variety of mouthwatering meals, from soups and salads to special, locale-based treats. The ‘Hellshire’ section of the menu caters to seafood lovers and you will find jerked food in ‘Portland’. There is also ‘Spur Tree’, ‘Faith’s Pen’, and other goodies can be found ‘Island-wide’. The dessert menu offers de-lectable treats from potato pudding to Devon House ice-cream to hot chocolate.

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Written by Jordane Delahaye and Garfene Grandison

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With food so delicious you would think that the prices would be sky high. Rather the restaurant is reasonable and it is unlikely to get these flavours for such prices anywhere else.

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The head chef, David, or chef ‘Sort Out’ as he is fondly called, only uses natural, authentically Jamaican ingredi-ents. He is an international level chef who has represent-ed Jamaica at numerous competitions and all his dishes are presented and taste like they are being served to a judging panel. He has worked at hotels all across the is-land, including the Terra Nova. All meals are prepared as the orders get to the kitchen, so there is a little waiting time, but you can occupy yourself with the flat screen televisions. With food so delicious, you would think that the prices would be sky high. Rather the restaurant is reasonable and you are unlikely to get these flavours for such prices anywhere else. Potwah is ideal for small gatherings and private parties and offers a delightful ambiance. The restaurant opens every day from noon until “late in the night, depending on when the last customer leaves,” explains general man-ager Candice Buchanan. If you are a lover of all things authentically Jamaican, be sure to make a stop at Potwah.

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