Allanah Bodah (in purple) surrounded by employees and associates on the opening of Karibbean Lounge Categorical in Hyannis, Massachusetts on January 24.
A seafaring metropolis synonymous with the Kennedy clan, Hyannis in Massachusetts is the place the well-heeled go to sail and hang around. Additionally it is house to Karibbean Lounge Categorical, a Jamaican restaurant operated by Allanah Bodah.
Beforehand generally known as Karibbean Lounge, it opened on January 24 with a reputation change and venue. Bodah, who’s from Annotto Bay, St Mary, says there was enthusiastic response to the brand new tackle and focus.
“We’re at present at 15 Charles St inside a handy retailer. Now we have been gaining much more new clients, and our loyal clients are actually acknowledging our new house,” she instructed Observer On-line. “We’re positioned within the low earnings space the place foot visitors and visitors is extra frequent. We now supply completely different sized meals, so it’s handy for all budgets.”
Not like Karibbean Lounge which was a eating restaurant, Karibbean Lounge Categorical is a take-out enterprise. Naturally, Jamaicans comprise most of its clientele, however Bodah says the institution’s eclectic menu attracts various patrons.
Haitians, for instance, savour Oxtail whereas Brazilians are massive into rooster dishes. Puerto Ricans persistently order curried goat and patties.
As proprietor of Karibbean Lounge for 4 years, Bodah bought acquainted with the indiscriminate tastes of the Hyannis group. She at present heads an all-Jamaican employees of 5 at Karibbean Lounge Categorical, which is open six days per week, besides on Sundays.
The prospects are promising after three weeks.
“Most undoubtedly, in many various facets. Our new mission is unquestionably making sense,” mentioned Bodah.
