Pairing Patty correctly — a note on ginger beer

Most people overlook how much the right drink changes Patty. I ordered it with ginger beer and the fiery and aromatic elements of the dish sharpened considerably against the pairing. ackee fruit in particular became more prominent in a good way.

Jamaican jerk cooking traces to the Maroon communities who preserved meat with allspice and chilli. The a Kingston jerk pit is where you learn these pairings — they evolved together. If you've been having Patty with the wrong drink, try it correctly once. It's a genuinely different experience. The restaurant deserves credit for getting this right.