By Greg Cox, Correspondent  

A few miles down the road in Raleigh, but halfway around the globe in culinary terms, Virgil's Jamaica (1813 Garner Road.; 828-1853) has opened in the old Skipper's Fish & Chicken spot. The restaurant, which offers takeout and catering only, serves up a sampling of owner/chef Virgil Wilson's native Caribbean island fare. The shop is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Saturday, but according to Wilson's charming wife and partner, Taffee, the hours are subject to change.

The menu offers a modest but varied sampling of Virgil Wilson's native island fare, with entrees such as West Indian curry chicken, escovitch fish, jerk pork and oxtail stew served with rice and your choice of side (stir-fried cabbage, plantains or beans). A selection of sandwiches, served on buttered and toasted coco bread, is also offered. Time to break for lunch. I hear a jerk fish sandwich calling.

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BLACK BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT
                                                                                                
                                                                                          
LOCAL MAN GIVES THE TRIANGLE A CARIBBEAN FLAVOR by Crystal Myrick

(August 7) In just under two months, Virgil's Jamaica has revived Raleigh with delicious,
unfasten the belt buckle, get it while it's hot Caribbean dishes that is sure to please 
anyone with tastebuds.  

Under the management of husband-wife team, Virgil and Taffee Wilson, the take-out 
restaurant has served to hundreds of Wake county residents who were in search for an
always hot and freshly cooked meal on their lunch breaks or a full-course meal to be taken to their hungry and eager families.

The menu, which consists of salads, grilled sandwiches and traditional Jamaican dishes such as Ox-tail stew, West Indian Curried Chicken, Caribbean Shrimp and the classic all-time favorite Jerk Chicken, all at reasonable prices.

Virgil's Jamaica not only offers take-out orders but if you are in need of a caterer for an event, big or small, they also have you covered.

At Virgil's Jamaica, the food tantalizes the tongue and the excellent and attentive customer service leaves you coming back for more and I'm not jerking you around.

Virgil's Jamaica is located in downtown Raleigh at 1813 Garner Rd. and can be reached at (919) 828-1853 and for the menu and catering options, visit the offical website at www.virgilsjamaica.com.

By Crystal Myrick