"She then offered me kidney beans with rice and stew, but I declined and asked for a coco bread beef patty instead. When she asked if I didn't want a meal, I thought to myself that a meal should be something I genuinely want to spend my money on, not something they were pushing because of poor service. Meanwhile, I could hear the staff chatting and laughing in the back while customers were left waiting, and there was no food being prepared or cooked promptly.
This is why restaurants in Dorchester, Roxbury, Roslindale, and Mattapan struggle to thrive—due to a lack of customer service and a noticeable lack of effort. When my beef patty finally arrived, it was dry and tough, likely because it had been microwaved. Additionally, my dumplings were hard, so I ended up tossing them out. I paid $3 for two small, dry dumplings that were clearly left sitting around.
I spoke to my Jamaican chef friend who told me that the best place to eat is Blue Mountain, and I should have called him first. I’ll be trying them next!"
