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Gran's Seafood and Bar (tel. 876/603-4254, noon\midnight daily) is located in the Hopeton district between Kingsland and Hatfield going up Spur Tree Hill from Mandeville. Gran's is the best spot on the hill for seafood items including steamed, escovitch, or fried fish, shrimp, and lobster (US$7\17).
The main road west from Mandeville (A2) rises over Spur Tree Hill, famous for being a dangerous stretch to drive as the road plunges from more than 2,000 feet to near sea level in the span of just a few kilometers, and just as famous for a couple of sumptuous roadside jerk pits and a noteworthy curry goat hut.
Claudette's Top Class (Spur Tree Hill, tel. 876/964-6452, 8 a.m.\4 p.m daily) is a favorite local spot to get curry goat. The little sit-in restaurant is across the highway from Hood Daniel Well Company.
All Seasons Restaurant Bar and Jerk Centre (8 a.m.-11 p.m daily) is considered by many to be the best jerk spot in Manchester, with other typical Jamaican dishes served as well. Perched on the steep slopes of Spur Tree Hill, All Seasons commands an impressive view of southern Manchester and St. Elizabeth, down to where the sky meets the sea.
Hill View Jerk Centre is farther down Spur Tree Hill, but it still has a decent view. Hill View also serves jerk, while not as highly rated as its cousin farther up the hill.
The Real Thing Health Food (Shop #33, Mandeville Shopping Center, tel. 876/962-5664 or 876/625-7703, 9 a.m.\5 p.m Mon.\Sat.) sells healthful groceries.
Bookland (Shop 23 Manchester Shopping Centre, 876/926-9051, bookland-mandeville@cwjamaica.com, Mon.\Fri. 9 a.m.\6 p.m, Sat 10 a.m.\5 p.m) has the best selection of Caribbean books, as well as local and international magazines.
SuperPlus has four locations in Mandeville (17 Caledonia Rd., tel. 876/961-1624; 16 Manchester Rd., tel. 876/625-2310; 12 Ward Way, tel. 876/961-5702; and 2 Park Crescent, tel. 876/625-0842).
Scotia Investments has a currency trading desk that sells JMD, USD, GBP, CAD and EUR at competitive rates.
