Spice level warning — Rice and Peas is not what I expected

I underestimated Rice and Peas. The fiery and aromatic description didn't prepare me for the reality. thyme brings a heat or pungency that builds steadily rather than hitting upfront. By halfway through I was sweating but couldn't stop eating.

Jamaican jerk cooking traces to the Maroon communities who preserved meat with allspice and chilli. The a family Sunday dinner setting means locals eat this with ease while visitors like me reach for water. rum punch cut through it better than water would have. Don't order the mild version out of caution — the full version is the point. I'd go back. Three stars only because I wasn't warned.