I believe calling the dish "rice and peas" is regionally authentic. The following explanation was gleaned from that infallible resource, the internet:
Rice and beans is often called rice and peas in Jamaica - with "peas" being short for pigeon peas, a type of legume that looks like a cross between green peas and lima beans. If you can't find pigeon peas (look for them in the canned food aisle, from brands like Goya) you can substitute red kidney beans or any other red or pink beans.
So there you have it. bugmenot, I agree that the rice and peas was merely warm, not hot. Still, the clean and orderly aspect of the kitchen gives me confidence.
Delicious, healthy food at a fair price. I'm not a vegetarian, but I felt there was nothing missing in my "El Rocker" combo. Service was fast and friendly. It's a carry-out joint, but the to-go packaging is ecologically responsible, right down to the biocompostable cutlery. Lawrence needs a Nice Cafe. Go. Eat. Tell your friends.
Nice Cafe
I believe calling the dish "rice and peas" is regionally authentic. The following explanation was gleaned from that infallible resource, the internet:
Rice and beans is often called rice and peas in Jamaica - with "peas" being short for pigeon peas, a type of legume that looks like a cross between green peas and lima beans. If you can't find pigeon peas (look for them in the canned food aisle, from brands like Goya) you can substitute red kidney beans or any other red or pink beans.
So there you have it. bugmenot, I agree that the rice and peas was merely warm, not hot. Still, the clean and orderly aspect of the kitchen gives me confidence.
March 4, 2008 at 10:55 a.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )
Nice Cafe
Delicious, healthy food at a fair price. I'm not a vegetarian, but I felt there was nothing missing in my "El Rocker" combo. Service was fast and friendly. It's a carry-out joint, but the to-go packaging is ecologically responsible, right down to the biocompostable cutlery.
Lawrence needs a Nice Cafe. Go. Eat. Tell your friends.
February 28, 2008 at 1:11 p.m. ( permalink | suggest removal )