Hungry Spot Jamaican Restaurant

Several years ago, I was really into Jerk Chicken. It seems there are as many variations on Jerk as there are chefs on the island and here in the USA. Perhaps most folks' experiences are when they order Jerk Chicken Wings. I will explain the difference, talk about the value, the service and ambiance.In regards to my experience with Jerk, and no, I'm not Jamaican nor have I been to the island. I am simply an old white man who likes this dish. Most restaurant chicken wing dishes are a dusting of a jerk seasoning powder mix. While tasty, it is not what I think of as Jerk. I've tried several commercially available Jerk marinades and while good, they are not the offering in this restaurant. I've also made my own from scratch and even that was different.So, you may what to know after explaining what it is NOT, you are waiting for what it WAS. First off, it was moist and tender, which is very good. The Jerk was a nice chocolate brown gravy that coated the meat wonderfully. Several pieces were served and it was a nice portion. Spice level was on the mild side but there was a bottle of a Scotch Bonnet sauce you could add of the kick.Two sides come with your meal and I chose Seasoned Rice and Macaroni and Cheese. The Macaroni and Cheese was nice, not to clumpy and not too watery. My wife had to help me identify what was in the rice. It was sweet and had a nice taste from what we decided was an all around seasoning blend. Portion size for the rice was too big - enough for four people. When my adult son saw the menu, he felt it was too expensive, but compared to other meals, it came out fine.Service and ambiance go together here. From the moment you walk in, the lady behind the counter is your first encounter with Jamaican culture. She was very welcoming and patient as she explained the food, when I had questions.Overall, the place was clean and the windows gave an open air to them. One drawback was that the food was served in Styrofoam clam-shells with plastic utensils. Real plates and utensils would be better for a dine-in restaurant.