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Chris cafe (7:30am-11:30pm Mon.- Sat., 7:30am-8:30pm Sun., US$8-25) serves local dishes like ackee and saltfish, mackerel rundown, liver and kidney and curried chicken on a dining deck overlooking the sea. Reservations are recommended.

 

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Runaway Bay has a down-to-earth bar scene with a few options for late night drinks and occasional dances. Light House Lounge & Grill (11am-4am daily) hosts dances in the open- air yard every other weekend on Friday or Saturday. Inside the bar, two billiards tables and karaoke on Wednesday entertain patrons.

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The most authentic French restaurant in Jamaica is L’Escargot (tel. 876/973-5589) however out of place it might feel in the center of Runaway Bay. The dimly lit dining room has a baby grand piano gracing the entrance. Start with the sig- nature escargot sautéed in garlic butter, herbs, and white wine, smoked marlin topped with mousse (US$12) or pâté de foie gras (US$9).

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The six studios (US$95) and 14 one-bedroom apartments (US$116) at Piper’s Cove have air- conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and utilitarian kitchenettes. The dated furnishings can be overlooked given the affordability. Some apartments have sea views. A restaurant and bar on the property serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

 

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Popular for locals to congregate to take in a cricket match, eat jerk, and vibe out, Ultimate Jerk Centre (9am-10:30pm Sun.-Fri., 9am- midnight Sat., US$1-5) does stewed chicken and pork, curry goat, stewed conch, potato, festival, bammy, fritters, rice-and-peas, and french fries. The bar serves a variety of liquor, and an oldies party is held the last Saturday of the month.

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