As a Caribbean- American you cannot celebrate Labor Day without indulging in West Indian food!
Caribbean cuisine is a fusion of West African, Creole, Amerindian, European, Latin American, Indian/South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Chinese.
So in honor of the holiday I headed over to one of my favorite local Caribbean restaurant’s Sister’s Cuisine.
If you want a culinary tour of the Caribbean without leaving Manhattan, make your way to Sisters Caribbean Cuisine and sample a variety of island eats. Hidden away on 124th street between Park and Madison, this intimate Caribbean and Southern café is truly East Harlem’s diamond in the rough.
I decided to go for lunch with the full intention of sitting down to have my meal.
But unfortunately that was not possible due to unforeseen circumstances.
As it turns the restaurant is experiencing some plumbing issues and has now turned into a takeout only establishment .
Admittedly I was disappointed since I hadn’t been here in some time.
Nonetheless I decided to place my order to go in accordance with the restaurants new policy.
Now Lets Talk Food.
First I took a look at the menu to see what delicious eats I was in the mood for.
Surprisingly the restaurant was out of a few items on the menu.
Nevertheless I put my order in anyway and was excited to dig in.
Lets get into what I ordered.
First we have my drink which is their Hibiscus Lemonade.
Hibiscus Lemonade-Made with Sorrel and Lemonade.
Sorrell
Sorrell is made in house from the petals of the sorrel or hibiscus plant whose origin is West Africa but popular across the Caribbean
Next we have the Callaloo.
Callaloo
Trinidadian style spinach, okra, cream of coconut and a special blend of herbs and spices
Then Curried Shrimp Roti.
Shrimp Roti
Roti includes Curried Shrimp, Curried chickpeas & potatoes (roti made to order)
Lastly because dessert is always a good choice to make in life the Pineapple Coconut Cake.
Cakes
Your choice of Lemon Pound Cake, Carrot Cake with nuts and raisins or Coconut and Pineapple Cake
