On a hot weekend in Kingston, when the humidity is high and the breeze refuses to blow it away the place to be is Port Royal. If you have the time pack a picnic and cold bottle of white wine and head to Lime Key. If you cant afford a full day's jaunt but are still in need of some relief and a relaxing afternoon, pass the Morgan's Harbour departure spot for Lime Key and head on down to Gloria's.
The breezes can usually be counted on to blow on this peninsula, stuck as it is well out into Kingston Harbour and you can take full advantage of that sitting under the canvas shade in the street outside Gloria's. In fact there are now two Gloria's at Port Royal but i prefer the original in the old town next to Lue's grocery
The breezes can usually be counted on to blow on this peninsula, stuck as it is well out into Kingston Harbour and you can take full advantage of that sitting under the canvas shade in the street outside Gloria's. In fact there are now two Gloria's at Port Royal but i prefer the original in the old town next to Lue's grocery
Gloria's is renowned for its fresh seafood and indifferent service. If you're in the know and in a hurry you can call ahead and order your food otherwise be prepared to wait. The surroundings are authentic, if up graded, road food style with oil cloth table coverings and plastic lawn chairs. Order a drink while you what although the bar menu only runs to sodas and red stripe - but what could be better with Gloria's food. While you order may take some time the people watching is fun as the "yard" is usually packed with interesting people often doing interesting things!
The menu runs the gamit from fried whole fish and sliced fish, curried seafood items such as lobster and my favorite Brown Stew fish to watch an informative video and see a good recipe paste the following into your browser or highlight/click http://www.jamaicatravelandculture.com/food_and_drink/brown_stew_fish.htm
Gloria's Brown Stew Fish
Gloria's brown stew fish and fried fish are well worth the journey and the wait. Be sure to accompany any thing you order with their festival. I have order festival all over the island and there is no doubt Gloria's is the best. Although they start with Grace's packet festival mix they blend it / fry it in such a way that it comes out crispy and light. Order several as they are yummy!! When the "hungry belly" is full stroll back through the town along the water front before heading back to Kingston for dessert
on this hot summer's after noon with a luxurious belly full of Gloria's fish there is only one place for dessert - Devon House I Scream. The trip back to Waterloo Road in New Kingston will be long enough to allow your lunch to settle and in case you are still full when you reach Devon House dont' worry as you'll still be in for a long wait.
Devon House I scream, although available all over the island, draws throngs to Devon House itself. As a beautiful century's old manor house its an wonderful piece of history surrounded by well kept and shady grounds. Even without the ice cream it's well worth the visit as there a a wide variety of shops and restaurants throughout the grounds. But really! the ice cream is what we've come for.There are 27 flavours in all to choose from which include Dragon Stout, Rocky River, Pistachio, Coconut Coffee and Soursop. Choices, Choices, Choices LOL well there is a line waiting out the door pick one and wait.
Devon House I scream, although available all over the island, draws throngs to Devon House itself. As a beautiful century's old manor house its an wonderful piece of history surrounded by well kept and shady grounds. Even without the ice cream it's well worth the visit as there a a wide variety of shops and restaurants throughout the grounds. But really! the ice cream is what we've come for.There are 27 flavours in all to choose from which include Dragon Stout, Rocky River, Pistachio, Coconut Coffee and Soursop. Choices, Choices, Choices LOL well there is a line waiting out the door pick one and wait.
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