If you like Caribbean food, or just want to try something new, swing by food incubator EatsPlace on Georgia this Friday and Saturday for Littles, their latest pop-up. It’s a Caribbean spot from Brooklyn-born chef Terry Tomlinson who learned to cook from his Jamaican mother and grandmother. They’ll have meat, vegetarian and vegan options, plus drinks, beer and a kids’ menu. Here’s more from EatsPlace, sounds pretty tasty:
WHAT: Littles: Caribbean Pop-up at EatsPlace
WHERE: EatsPlace, 3607 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington DC 20010 (Petworth Metro)
WHEN: Friday and Saturday, November 3 and 4, 2017 starts at 5:00pm – kitchen closes at 9:00 pm
Warm up with Caribbean dishes from the Littles pop-up at EatsPlace. Imagined through the creative and innovative lens of Chef Terry Tomlinson and his wife, Littles brings alive the spirit and flavors of American and Caribbean cuisine in a rich fusion. At Littles, the plates are designed to be shared. This pop-up’s goal is simple: to source the best authentic Caribbean and local ingredients, that can be enjoyed with good friends, conversation and music!
One of Chef Terry’s missions is to make Caribbean food healthful for the body and soul and embrace vegan diners. In addition to classic curry and jerk meats, there will vegan entrees and sides. Entrees include vegan curry shrimp; veggie tails, a version with all the island flavor but no oxtails; and creamy mac’n’cheese.
Menu:
MAINS
- Curry Chicken (Spicy): Chicken, onions, scallion, peppers in a spicy curry sauce, served with rice $7.00
- Fried Whiting Nuggets: Whiting strips fried in a mild batter $6.00
- Jerk Chicken Sliders (3): Ground chicken with authentic jerk seasoning, provolone cheese and caramelized onions $8.00
- Mac and Cheese $4.00
VEGEATARIAN / VEGAN
- Veggie Tail: A stew made of butter beans, potatoes, peppers, onions, scallions and veggie meat. Served with rice $9.00
- Vegetable Curry: Carrots, chickpeas, potatoes, peppers, sautéed in a curry sauce. $5.00
- Vegan Curry Shrimp: Jumbo Vegan Shrimp Prawns, onions, scallion, peppers in a spicy curry sauce, served with rice $9.00
- Vegan Potato Salad: Potatoes, vegan mayo, vegan eggs, vegan mustard $5.00
- Vegan Mac and Cheese $5.00
SIDES
- Cabbage $2.00
- French Fries $2.00
- Rice (White or Rice and Peas) $2.00
- Sweet Yams $2.00
KIDS MENU
- Chicken Nuggets with your choice of french fries or mac and cheese $3.00
- Fish Sticks with your choice of french fries or mac and cheese $4.00
- Grilled Cheese with your choice of french fries or mac and cheese $3.00
- Mac and Cheese $3.00
- Vegan Mac and Cheese $4.00
About Chef Terry Tomlinson:
Chef Terry Tomlinson, born Brooklyn NY to Jamaican parents, had a keen interest in cooking at an early age. By the time he was 6 years old, he started cooking under the careful guidance of his grandmother and mother. Upon establishing himself in the Bronx, Chef Terry began cooking for others the Caribbean dishes he made growing up.
In addition to being a chef, Terry holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and started his own management consulting firm, Corporate Portfolio Management Solutions (CPMS).
About EatsPlace:
EatsPlace is a food business incubator and restaurant accelerator with a focus on community development, and sustainability with locations in Washington DC and Virginia. EatsPlace provides training programs for culinary entrepreneurs, and gives them use of a licensed commercial kitchen and retail space, as well as business support and mentorship. For more information visit eatsplace.com or follow EatsPlace on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram via @EatsPlace.
