The Return of Grogg Shoppe

The re-opening of the Grogg Shoppe was highly anticipated by regular patrons to Devon House. After all, this was where many used to frequent after work to have a drink with friends or grab a quick bite to eat while waiting on the traffic to subside.

Now, with the reopening of the Great House, Grogg Shoppe has once again opened its doors, offering a spread of Jamaican fare for which the restaurant has come to be known and loved.

A section of the enchanting indoor dining area at the Grogg Shoppe.

Don't know what to order? Diners can try a

The Return of Grogg Shoppe

The re-opening of the Grogg Shoppe was highly anticipated by regular patrons to Devon House. After all, this was where many used to frequent after work to have a drink with friends or grab a quick bite to eat while waiting on the traffic to subside.

Now, with the reopening of the Great House, Grogg Shoppe has once again opened its doors, offering a spread of Jamaican fare for which the restaurant has come to be known and loved.

A section of the enchanting indoor dining area at the Grogg Shoppe.

Don't know what to order? Diners can try a

The Return of Grogg Shoppe

The re-opening of the Grogg Shoppe was highly anticipated by regular patrons to Devon House. After all, this was where many used to frequent after work to have a drink with friends or grab a quick bite to eat while waiting on the traffic to subside.

Now, with the reopening of the Great House, Grogg Shoppe has once again opened its doors, offering a spread of Jamaican fare for which the restaurant has come to be known and loved.

A section of the enchanting indoor dining area at the Grogg Shoppe.

Don't know what to order? Diners can try a

The Return of Grogg Shoppe

The re-opening of the Grogg Shoppe was highly anticipated by regular patrons to Devon House. After all, this was where many used to frequent after work to have a drink with friends or grab a quick bite to eat while waiting on the traffic to subside.

Now, with the reopening of the Great House, Grogg Shoppe has once again opened its doors, offering a spread of Jamaican fare for which the restaurant has come to be known and loved.

A section of the enchanting indoor dining area at the Grogg Shoppe.

Don't know what to order? Diners can try a

The Return of Grogg Shoppe

The re-opening of the Grogg Shoppe was highly anticipated by regular patrons to Devon House. After all, this was where many used to frequent after work to have a drink with friends or grab a quick bite to eat while waiting on the traffic to subside.

Now, with the reopening of the Great House, Grogg Shoppe has once again opened its doors, offering a spread of Jamaican fare for which the restaurant has come to be known and loved.

A section of the enchanting indoor dining area at the Grogg Shoppe.

Don't know what to order? Diners can try a

The Return of Grogg Shoppe

The re-opening of the Grogg Shoppe was highly anticipated by regular patrons to Devon House. After all, this was where many used to frequent after work to have a drink with friends or grab a quick bite to eat while waiting on the traffic to subside.

Now, with the reopening of the Great House, Grogg Shoppe has once again opened its doors, offering a spread of Jamaican fare for which the restaurant has come to be known and loved.

A section of the enchanting indoor dining area at the Grogg Shoppe.

Don't know what to order? Diners can try a

Preparing For a Hurricane

In the last few weeks we have seen a number of storms form in the Atlantic Ocean and head to the Caribbean. September is normally an active month during the hurricane season and today I thought it prudent to write a piece to remind you of getting proactive in preparedness. Many of us stock up on batteries, flashlights, matches, candles and other essentials. We have plywood to barricade our windows, and try to make sure we have an adequate fuel supply in our vehicles, and for those who can afford to have one - a generator. Naturally, I will speak about food.

We go about our daily lives and have our usual supplies in the fridge and freezer. What to do when inevitably we are hit, and there is no electricity temporarily, what then? Many people have gas stoves and therefore can cook their perishables quickly. Those with electric stoves may think about investing in gas-operated hot plates as a backup appliance. Some of us have grills or coal stoves in

Preparing For a Hurricane

In the last few weeks we have seen a number of storms form in the Atlantic Ocean and head to the Caribbean. September is normally an active month during the hurricane season and today I thought it prudent to write a piece to remind you of getting proactive in preparedness. Many of us stock up on batteries, flashlights, matches, candles and other essentials. We have plywood to barricade our windows, and try to make sure we have an adequate fuel supply in our vehicles, and for those who can afford to have one - a generator. Naturally, I will speak about food.

We go about our daily lives and have our usual supplies in the fridge and freezer. What to do when inevitably we are hit, and there is no electricity temporarily, what then? Many people have gas stoves and therefore can cook their perishables quickly. Those with electric stoves may think about investing in gas-operated hot plates as a backup appliance. Some of us have grills or coal stoves in

Preparing For a Hurricane

In the last few weeks we have seen a number of storms form in the Atlantic Ocean and head to the Caribbean. September is normally an active month during the hurricane season and today I thought it prudent to write a piece to remind you of getting proactive in preparedness. Many of us stock up on batteries, flashlights, matches, candles and other essentials. We have plywood to barricade our windows, and try to make sure we have an adequate fuel supply in our vehicles, and for those who can afford to have one - a generator. Naturally, I will speak about food.

We go about our daily lives and have our usual supplies in the fridge and freezer. What to do when inevitably we are hit, and there is no electricity temporarily, what then? Many people have gas stoves and therefore can cook their perishables quickly. Those with electric stoves may think about investing in gas-operated hot plates as a backup appliance. Some of us have grills or coal stoves in

Preparing For a Hurricane

In the last few weeks we have seen a number of storms form in the Atlantic Ocean and head to the Caribbean. September is normally an active month during the hurricane season and today I thought it prudent to write a piece to remind you of getting proactive in preparedness. Many of us stock up on batteries, flashlights, matches, candles and other essentials. We have plywood to barricade our windows, and try to make sure we have an adequate fuel supply in our vehicles, and for those who can afford to have one - a generator. Naturally, I will speak about food.

We go about our daily lives and have our usual supplies in the fridge and freezer. What to do when inevitably we are hit, and there is no electricity temporarily, what then? Many people have gas stoves and therefore can cook their perishables quickly. Those with electric stoves may think about investing in gas-operated hot plates as a backup appliance. Some of us have grills or coal stoves in

Preparing For a Hurricane

In the last few weeks we have seen a number of storms form in the Atlantic Ocean and head to the Caribbean. September is normally an active month during the hurricane season and today I thought it prudent to write a piece to remind you of getting proactive in preparedness. Many of us stock up on batteries, flashlights, matches, candles and other essentials. We have plywood to barricade our windows, and try to make sure we have an adequate fuel supply in our vehicles, and for those who can afford to have one - a generator. Naturally, I will speak about food.

We go about our daily lives and have our usual supplies in the fridge and freezer. What to do when inevitably we are hit, and there is no electricity temporarily, what then? Many people have gas stoves and therefore can cook their perishables quickly. Those with electric stoves may think about investing in gas-operated hot plates as a backup appliance. Some of us have grills or coal stoves in

Preparing For a Hurricane

In the last few weeks we have seen a number of storms form in the Atlantic Ocean and head to the Caribbean. September is normally an active month during the hurricane season and today I thought it prudent to write a piece to remind you of getting proactive in preparedness. Many of us stock up on batteries, flashlights, matches, candles and other essentials. We have plywood to barricade our windows, and try to make sure we have an adequate fuel supply in our vehicles, and for those who can afford to have one - a generator. Naturally, I will speak about food.

We go about our daily lives and have our usual supplies in the fridge and freezer. What to do when inevitably we are hit, and there is no electricity temporarily, what then? Many people have gas stoves and therefore can cook their perishables quickly. Those with electric stoves may think about investing in gas-operated hot plates as a backup appliance. Some of us have grills or coal stoves in

Preparing For a Hurricane

In the last few weeks we have seen a number of storms form in the Atlantic Ocean and head to the Caribbean. September is normally an active month during the hurricane season and today I thought it prudent to write a piece to remind you of getting proactive in preparedness. Many of us stock up on batteries, flashlights, matches, candles and other essentials. We have plywood to barricade our windows, and try to make sure we have an adequate fuel supply in our vehicles, and for those who can afford to have one - a generator. Naturally, I will speak about food.

We go about our daily lives and have our usual supplies in the fridge and freezer. What to do when inevitably we are hit, and there is no electricity temporarily, what then? Many people have gas stoves and therefore can cook their perishables quickly. Those with electric stoves may think about investing in gas-operated hot plates as a backup appliance. Some of us have grills or coal stoves in

Preparing For a Hurricane

In the last few weeks we have seen a number of storms form in the Atlantic Ocean and head to the Caribbean. September is normally an active month during the hurricane season and today I thought it prudent to write a piece to remind you of getting proactive in preparedness. Many of us stock up on batteries, flashlights, matches, candles and other essentials. We have plywood to barricade our windows, and try to make sure we have an adequate fuel supply in our vehicles, and for those who can afford to have one - a generator. Naturally, I will speak about food.

We go about our daily lives and have our usual supplies in the fridge and freezer. What to do when inevitably we are hit, and there is no electricity temporarily, what then? Many people have gas stoves and therefore can cook their perishables quickly. Those with electric stoves may think about investing in gas-operated hot plates as a backup appliance. Some of us have grills or coal stoves in

Acropolis in the Sunshine City

The roulette wheel spins, gaming machines chime -- coins are being dropped in the slots. Welcome to the Acropolis Gaming Lounge, a familiar name to you given its location in Barbican. Today, however, we are at the Castle Building in Portmore.

A grand entrance leads to the gaming floor where slot machines have been strategically placed, but our interest lies in what's upstairs -- the Arena at the Acropolis.

Watch your favourite game or match while enjoying tasty dishes that delight the palate. (Photos: Christina Hoo Fung)

If burgers are what you favour, order the mouth-watering 6 oz chicken burger

Acropolis in the Sunshine City

The roulette wheel spins, gaming machines chime -- coins are being dropped in the slots. Welcome to the Acropolis Gaming Lounge, a familiar name to you given its location in Barbican. Today, however, we are at the Castle Building in Portmore.

A grand entrance leads to the gaming floor where slot machines have been strategically placed, but our interest lies in what's upstairs -- the Arena at the Acropolis.

Watch your favourite game or match while enjoying tasty dishes that delight the palate. (Photos: Christina Hoo Fung)

If burgers are what you favour, order the mouth-watering 6 oz chicken burger

Acropolis in the Sunshine City

The roulette wheel spins, gaming machines chime -- coins are being dropped in the slots. Welcome to the Acropolis Gaming Lounge, a familiar name to you given its location in Barbican. Today, however, we are at the Castle Building in Portmore.

A grand entrance leads to the gaming floor where slot machines have been strategically placed, but our interest lies in what's upstairs -- the Arena at the Acropolis.

Watch your favourite game or match while enjoying tasty dishes that delight the palate. (Photos: Christina Hoo Fung)

If burgers are what you favour, order the mouth-watering 6 oz chicken burger

Acropolis in the Sunshine City

The roulette wheel spins, gaming machines chime -- coins are being dropped in the slots. Welcome to the Acropolis Gaming Lounge, a familiar name to you given its location in Barbican. Today, however, we are at the Castle Building in Portmore.

A grand entrance leads to the gaming floor where slot machines have been strategically placed, but our interest lies in what's upstairs -- the Arena at the Acropolis.

Watch your favourite game or match while enjoying tasty dishes that delight the palate. (Photos: Christina Hoo Fung)

If burgers are what you favour, order the mouth-watering 6 oz chicken burger

Acropolis in the Sunshine City

The roulette wheel spins, gaming machines chime -- coins are being dropped in the slots. Welcome to the Acropolis Gaming Lounge, a familiar name to you given its location in Barbican. Today, however, we are at the Castle Building in Portmore.

A grand entrance leads to the gaming floor where slot machines have been strategically placed, but our interest lies in what's upstairs -- the Arena at the Acropolis.

Watch your favourite game or match while enjoying tasty dishes that delight the palate. (Photos: Christina Hoo Fung)

If burgers are what you favour, order the mouth-watering 6 oz chicken burger

Acropolis in the Sunshine City

The roulette wheel spins, gaming machines chime -- coins are being dropped in the slots. Welcome to the Acropolis Gaming Lounge, a familiar name to you given its location in Barbican. Today, however, we are at the Castle Building in Portmore.

A grand entrance leads to the gaming floor where slot machines have been strategically placed, but our interest lies in what's upstairs -- the Arena at the Acropolis.

Watch your favourite game or match while enjoying tasty dishes that delight the palate. (Photos: Christina Hoo Fung)

If burgers are what you favour, order the mouth-watering 6 oz chicken burger

Acropolis in the Sunshine City

The roulette wheel spins, gaming machines chime -- coins are being dropped in the slots. Welcome to the Acropolis Gaming Lounge, a familiar name to you given its location in Barbican. Today, however, we are at the Castle Building in Portmore.

A grand entrance leads to the gaming floor where slot machines have been strategically placed, but our interest lies in what's upstairs -- the Arena at the Acropolis.

Watch your favourite game or match while enjoying tasty dishes that delight the palate. (Photos: Christina Hoo Fung)

If burgers are what you favour, order the mouth-watering 6 oz chicken burger

Dining for Diabetics

Diabetes is a disease that affects numerous persons in Jamaica. Many of us know a family member or friend who is living with this illness. As such, I felt compelled today to write about foods, which are good for a diabetic because much to my alarm, it seems to be all too common. It is often touted as a lifestyle disease, and I wonder if the national love for starches and sugar is the culprit.

Diabetes mellitus is defined as a group of diseases characterised by high glucose levels due to defects which affect the body's ability to produce and use insulin. There are three main variants of the illness: Type 1 (Juvenile, mostly children), Type 2 (Gestational, developed during pregnancy). You are all aware I am not a medical doctor, so please forgive my liberties in undertaking such a weighty subject, but I am only going to write from a food-centric versus medical perspective.

Balsamic Chicken with Herbed Peas and Escallion

Pinto Bean Soup with Ham.

Baked Granola Apples

One of the biggest questions diabetics ask is what to eat. When first diagnosed, many believe that their days of eating pleasurable foods are doomed. This is not the case. Although challenging, diabetics can

Dining for Diabetics

Diabetes is a disease that affects numerous persons in Jamaica. Many of us know a family member or friend who is living with this illness. As such, I felt compelled today to write about foods, which are good for a diabetic because much to my alarm, it seems to be all too common. It is often touted as a lifestyle disease, and I wonder if the national love for starches and sugar is the culprit.

Diabetes mellitus is defined as a group of diseases characterised by high glucose levels due to defects which affect the body's ability to produce and use insulin. There are three main variants of the illness: Type 1 (Juvenile, mostly children), Type 2 (Gestational, developed during pregnancy). You are all aware I am not a medical doctor, so please forgive my liberties in undertaking such a weighty subject, but I am only going to write from a food-centric versus medical perspective.

Balsamic Chicken with Herbed Peas and Escallion

Pinto Bean Soup with Ham.

Baked Granola Apples

One of the biggest questions diabetics ask is what to eat. When first diagnosed, many believe that their days of eating pleasurable foods are doomed. This is not the case. Although challenging, diabetics can

Dining for Diabetics

Diabetes is a disease that affects numerous persons in Jamaica. Many of us know a family member or friend who is living with this illness. As such, I felt compelled today to write about foods, which are good for a diabetic because much to my alarm, it seems to be all too common. It is often touted as a lifestyle disease, and I wonder if the national love for starches and sugar is the culprit.

Diabetes mellitus is defined as a group of diseases characterised by high glucose levels due to defects which affect the body's ability to produce and use insulin. There are three main variants of the illness: Type 1 (Juvenile, mostly children), Type 2 (Gestational, developed during pregnancy). You are all aware I am not a medical doctor, so please forgive my liberties in undertaking such a weighty subject, but I am only going to write from a food-centric versus medical perspective.

Balsamic Chicken with Herbed Peas and Escallion

Pinto Bean Soup with Ham.

Baked Granola Apples

One of the biggest questions diabetics ask is what to eat. When first diagnosed, many believe that their days of eating pleasurable foods are doomed. This is not the case. Although challenging, diabetics can

Dining for Diabetics

Diabetes is a disease that affects numerous persons in Jamaica. Many of us know a family member or friend who is living with this illness. As such, I felt compelled today to write about foods, which are good for a diabetic because much to my alarm, it seems to be all too common. It is often touted as a lifestyle disease, and I wonder if the national love for starches and sugar is the culprit.

Diabetes mellitus is defined as a group of diseases characterised by high glucose levels due to defects which affect the body's ability to produce and use insulin. There are three main variants of the illness: Type 1 (Juvenile, mostly children), Type 2 (Gestational, developed during pregnancy). You are all aware I am not a medical doctor, so please forgive my liberties in undertaking such a weighty subject, but I am only going to write from a food-centric versus medical perspective.

Balsamic Chicken with Herbed Peas and Escallion

Pinto Bean Soup with Ham.

Baked Granola Apples

One of the biggest questions diabetics ask is what to eat. When first diagnosed, many believe that their days of eating pleasurable foods are doomed. This is not the case. Although challenging, diabetics can

Dining for Diabetics

Diabetes is a disease that affects numerous persons in Jamaica. Many of us know a family member or friend who is living with this illness. As such, I felt compelled today to write about foods, which are good for a diabetic because much to my alarm, it seems to be all too common. It is often touted as a lifestyle disease, and I wonder if the national love for starches and sugar is the culprit.

Diabetes mellitus is defined as a group of diseases characterised by high glucose levels due to defects which affect the body's ability to produce and use insulin. There are three main variants of the illness: Type 1 (Juvenile, mostly children), Type 2 (Gestational, developed during pregnancy). You are all aware I am not a medical doctor, so please forgive my liberties in undertaking such a weighty subject, but I am only going to write from a food-centric versus medical perspective.

Balsamic Chicken with Herbed Peas and Escallion

Pinto Bean Soup with Ham.

Baked Granola Apples

One of the biggest questions diabetics ask is what to eat. When first diagnosed, many believe that their days of eating pleasurable foods are doomed. This is not the case. Although challenging, diabetics can

Dining for Diabetics

Diabetes is a disease that affects numerous persons in Jamaica. Many of us know a family member or friend who is living with this illness. As such, I felt compelled today to write about foods, which are good for a diabetic because much to my alarm, it seems to be all too common. It is often touted as a lifestyle disease, and I wonder if the national love for starches and sugar is the culprit.

Diabetes mellitus is defined as a group of diseases characterised by high glucose levels due to defects which affect the body's ability to produce and use insulin. There are three main variants of the illness: Type 1 (Juvenile, mostly children), Type 2 (Gestational, developed during pregnancy). You are all aware I am not a medical doctor, so please forgive my liberties in undertaking such a weighty subject, but I am only going to write from a food-centric versus medical perspective.

Balsamic Chicken with Herbed Peas and Escallion

Pinto Bean Soup with Ham.

Baked Granola Apples

One of the biggest questions diabetics ask is what to eat. When first diagnosed, many believe that their days of eating pleasurable foods are doomed. This is not the case. Although challenging, diabetics can

Dining for Diabetics

Diabetes is a disease that affects numerous persons in Jamaica. Many of us know a family member or friend who is living with this illness. As such, I felt compelled today to write about foods, which are good for a diabetic because much to my alarm, it seems to be all too common. It is often touted as a lifestyle disease, and I wonder if the national love for starches and sugar is the culprit.

Diabetes mellitus is defined as a group of diseases characterised by high glucose levels due to defects which affect the body's ability to produce and use insulin. There are three main variants of the illness: Type 1 (Juvenile, mostly children), Type 2 (Gestational, developed during pregnancy). You are all aware I am not a medical doctor, so please forgive my liberties in undertaking such a weighty subject, but I am only going to write from a food-centric versus medical perspective.

Balsamic Chicken with Herbed Peas and Escallion

Pinto Bean Soup with Ham.

Baked Granola Apples

One of the biggest questions diabetics ask is what to eat. When first diagnosed, many believe that their days of eating pleasurable foods are doomed. This is not the case. Although challenging, diabetics can

Dining for Diabetics

Diabetes is a disease that affects numerous persons in Jamaica. Many of us know a family member or friend who is living with this illness. As such, I felt compelled today to write about foods, which are good for a diabetic because much to my alarm, it seems to be all too common. It is often touted as a lifestyle disease, and I wonder if the national love for starches and sugar is the culprit.

Diabetes mellitus is defined as a group of diseases characterised by high glucose levels due to defects which affect the body's ability to produce and use insulin. There are three main variants of the illness: Type 1 (Juvenile, mostly children), Type 2 (Gestational, developed during pregnancy). You are all aware I am not a medical doctor, so please forgive my liberties in undertaking such a weighty subject, but I am only going to write from a food-centric versus medical perspective.

Balsamic Chicken with Herbed Peas and Escallion

Pinto Bean Soup with Ham.

Baked Granola Apples

One of the biggest questions diabetics ask is what to eat. When first diagnosed, many believe that their days of eating pleasurable foods are doomed. This is not the case. Although challenging, diabetics can