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Jerk, Authentically Jamaican and Unapologetically Hot

This barbecue born of peppers, pimento, fire and Jamaican history carries a tradition worthy of celebration.

The New York TimesRochelle OliverJuly 20, 2018Feature

The Jamaican Beef Patty Extends Its Reach

Its delicate crust is flaky and golden, its ground beef punctuated with kicks of Scotch bonnet, black pepper, onion and garlic. While it may not yet have achieved the popularity of the taco or the pizza, the Jamaican beef patty is expanding its reach.

The New York TimesRochelle OliverMay 23, 2017Feature

The Raw Videos That Have Sparked Outrage Over Police Treatment of Blacks

The New York TimesRochelle OliverJuly 30, 2015News