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The Smiths own Jerk N’ Jive Caribbean Kitchen, a Jamaican-style restaurant located along East Street in Frederick. It was just June of last year that James Smith made his way into the office of OED’s Sherman Coleman with dreams of opening a Caribbean restaurant in the City of Frederick. The Smiths quickly found their current space along North East Street, an area that has seen quite a few changes and new faces in recent years. By November, Jerk N’ Jive was up and running.
James credits much of the restaurant’s success to filling a niche in the area. After holding an event in Frederick and bringing in Caribbean food, he saw the excitement for this type of cuisine. It wasn’t long after opening
Jerk N’ Jive won’t be slowing down any time soon. The Smiths have plans to sell their signature sauces and expand their catering and delivery services. They also hope to eventually obtain a liquor license and serve island-inspired beverages. Their own cell phone app and plans for outdoor space with live reggae music are also in the works. They would love to eventually 