If you've got Caribbean food on the mind, a recent opening is need-to-know. Pauline's Caribbean Soul Cuisine has debuted on the North Side at 1204 Federal St.
This family-owned restaurant specializes in traditional Caribbean dishes like curry goat, oxtail, and ackee and saltfish. There are also fusion options, including jerk chicken fettuccine and jerk shrimp fried rice. Round out your meal with seafood fritters or fried plantains.
The fresh arrival has proven popular thus far, with a five-star rating out of three reviews on Yelp.
Nikki A., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on June 1, said, "I went to the restaurant today for the first time and I am so glad I went. The oxtails with rice, peas and cabbage were delicious! I am in heaven right now, I cannot wait to go back!"
Yelper Jose V. added, “Finally a good Jamaican spot in the 'Burgh! The oxtail was on point and the homemade mango ginger drink was refreshing."
Intrigued? Stop in to try it for yourself. Pauline's Caribbean Soul Cuisine is open from 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Monday-Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.)
