Jamaica gave the world Jerk cuisine and since then it has become a culinary phenomenon which has found its way onto menus in restaurants worldwide.  Visitors from around the globe have been drawn to Jamaica to sample this delicious style and flavor of cooking which was believe to have originated with the Maroons, former slaves.

Now with the launch of the Jerk Trail, visitors can follow the trail and eat their way through Jamaica sampling this cuisine and the secret recipes the cooks hold near and dear.  The history of Jerk cuisine along with its evolution, from roadside stand staple to menu at top restaurants, makes this a very interesting story and one which we invite you to explore!