Building bridges across communities is very important. Supporting black businesses builds relationships, communities, and morale. Supporting black owned businesses this month doesn’t necessarily mean that we have to exclude other businesses, it is just another way to celebrate Black history month. There is a few black owned small businesses that I would like to highlight this month, and I am going to start with Tru Jamaica restaurant. If you know me you know that I have a thing, or two for Jamaica. I met my very good friend @Mijan_Morgan whois originally from Jamaica, here on Local Guides Connect. Below is a picture of @Mijan_Morgan and I in Jamaica during the Summer of 2019.
My Personal picture of Mijan and Leyley in Jamaica.
I was visiting a different local business when I met the owner of Tru Jamaica. During our conversation, I learned that he was native to Jamaica, also mentioned that he was in the process of opening a new restaurant in Waco, Texas and that the restaurant will offer a taste of Jamaica. Tru Jamaica offers authentic Jamaican food, my favorite meal from their menu is the curry vegetable. The vegetable curry contains a variety of vegetables including plantains, and it’s served on a bed of coconut rice. The reason I like this entrée is because it’s organic, vegan, and gluten-free. Don’t worry they do serve jerk chicken too, one of the most famous must haves Jamaican cousin.
If you ever make it to Waco, be sure to check out this jamaizing restaurant Tru Jamaica and explore their menu because when it comes to the flavors of the Caribbean food, this is one of the excellent restaurant to stop by in Waco. Tru Jamaica is the only authentic Jamaican and Caribbean dining experience in Waco Texas.
The food is yummy @Ewaade_3A yes the place is quite unique, and it definitely feels like Jamaica inside the restaurant. Nope, I do not speak Patois, but I’m sure if I learned it then I would pick it up easily. I do speak four different languages fluently.
Brilliant! My Guess. I wish I could speak fluently another international language. I wish so much especially when I come across someone that doesn’t speak any of the languages I speak so well.
Language gives a sort of bond. A feeling of awareness.
I remember years ago, I was in University. We had some ‘Friars of the Immaculate’ in my University region and they were taking care of the Lepers and catering to their needs In a ‘Lepers’ Colony’, so, one day, I followed the Priest (a Filipino) to Mass and interpreted for him from English to Yoruba.
The feeling of excitement and the joy on their faces on that day was palpable! As they made to exchange handshakes with me. Seeing the Priest always made them happy but having someone to tell them what the Priest said in a language they understood made them exhilarated! That’s what language does.
I will check the link on Maps to see what the photo of the inside of the Restaurant looks like but I trust it will be just as you have said. @LeyleyS
I’m totally with you there, I wish I could speak another international language. However, I did pick up Italian when I lived in Italy. I was able to be out and about and be able to communicate well to be understood by locals. It is a good feeling when you can communicate/conversate with someone in their language. I can only imagine how it felt to be able to translate from English to Yoruba. Language is very fascinating @Ewaade_3A
