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Rituals Coffee Roasters (Shop #5, Village Plaza, tel. 876/754-1992, www.ritualscoffeehouse.com, 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Mon.–Thurs., 8 a.m.–8 p.m.Fri., 8 a.m.–9 p.m. Sat., 9 a.m.–6 p.m.Sun.) is a coffee shop serving espresso, lattes, cappuccinos, tea, pastries, pastas, salads, and sandwiches.
Susie's Bakery & Coffee Bar (8 a.m.–10 p.m. Mon.–Sat., 9 a.m.–7:30 p.m. Sun.) has prepared foods like lasagna and made-to-order sandwiches, as well as excellent natural juices. The pastries sold at Susie's are all homemade, ranging from mouth-watering whipped cream–filled eclairs to tiramisu and passionfruit cake (US$4–8).
Cannonball Café (7 a.m.–7 p.m. Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Sat.–Sun.) prepares sandwiches (US$5), beef lasagna (US$9), quiches (US$9), and salad (US$7), in addition to coffee (US$3), pastries, scones (US$3.50), and juices. The atmosphere is relaxing and cozy; wireless Internet is offered free for customers at all locations.
Legend Café (56 Hope Rd., at the Bob Marley Museum) is open during museum hours (9 a.m.–5 p.m. daily), serving Jamaican staples as well as escovitch fish (US$17) and fresh juices (US$2).
Chez Maria (lunch 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m., dinnner 6–10 p.m. Mon.–Sat., closed Sun.) is a Lebanese-Italian restaurant that makes its own pita bread and scrumptious pizzas.
Chilitos (noon–10 p.m. Mon.–Sat., 5–9 p.m. Sun.) is a self-described "Jamexican" restaurant serving quesadillas, tacos, and burritos, as well as mixed drinks and, of course, Corona. The food is convincing enough, but certainly a twist on traditional Mexican, with jerked chicken and pulled pork among the tropicalized dishes on the menu (US$4-10).
Habibi Latino Express (Shop #6, Liguanea Plaza, cell tel. 876/321-4572, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. daily) opened a new location in Liguanea geared toward takeaway customers. The menu is the same as the Market Place location, specializing in Lebanese food with items like falafel, hummus, tabbouleh, and kabobs (US$10–20).
If there's anything to demonstrate that Kingston has a bona fide cosmopolitan side, it's the food. The city's offerings reflect the country's motto, "Out of Many, One People," with Indian, Chinese, and African influences deeply entrenched. Recent Mexican, Cuban, Lebanese, and Japanese immigrants have also made their mark at a few recommendable restaurants.
The Museum of Jamaican Music is a new development envisioned as part of the IOJ's museum network and dedicated to conserving Jamaica's musical history. Presided over by the IOJ's Museum of Ethnography under the leadership of director and curator Herbie Miller, the museum supports research into and documentation of all aspects of Jamaican musical history.
Little Theatre Movement, the Little-Little Theatre, and the National Dance Theatre Company share a property on the edge of Downtown. The Xaymaca Dance Theatre also performs here in late October. Plays run throughout the year; call for details on performances. Pantomime performances run December 26–early May, with school plays after that.
