BETHLEHEM, Pa. – A new restaurant will soon serve up a taste of the tropics in Northampton County.
Jammin Yaad Vybz, offering authentic Jamaican cuisine “with a touch of soul,” will hold its grand opening from 2 to 8 p.m. on Nov. 15 at 738 E. Fourth St. in south Bethlehem, co-owner Alicia James told 69 News.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 2 p.m.
Jammin Yaad Vybz, offering authentic Jamaican cuisine “with a touch of soul,” is coming soon to 738 E. Fourth St. in south Bethlehem.
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James, a New York native with Jamaican roots, will operate the restaurant with her husband, Demaro Young.
The Bethlehem couple is excited to offer authentic Jamaican dishes and share their culture with the community.
Young, 31, has a longtime passion for cooking and was born and raised in Jamaica before moving to the United States when he was 15.
In recent years, he’s been cooking for catering orders and events at his church, with parishioners giving him rave reviews and the reassurance to open his own restaurant, James said.
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“Everyone loves his food so much, and they’ve been standing behind us 100 percent as we open this restaurant,” James added.
“They’ve given us so much encouragement and even helped us find the location. We are super excited and very thankful.”
Jammin Yaad Vybz will offer Jamaican specialties such as stewed pork, curry chicken, jerk chicken and oxtail, along with sides such as rice and peas and cabbage.
Locally made desserts such as sweet potato crumb cake also will be available.
“We recently did a soft opening event, and one of the biggest hits was our soul rolls, which are egg rolls with oxtail and mac and cheese,” James said.
Katie Csordas, a student at Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts, poses in front of a wall mural that she painted at the forthcoming Jammin Yaad Vybz restaurant in Bethlehem.
Jammin Yaad Vybz
“We’re also going to have fresh soups, like chicken, shrimp and vegetarian. The menu is very large, and we’ll have something for everyone, including a lot of vegetarian options.”
Jammin Yaad Vybz, with a tagline of “good food, good vybz, great times,” will offer seating for around 16 guests, along with takeout service.
The dining room features a vibrant wall mural, featuring colorful palm trees and the Jamaican flag, painted by Katie Csordas, a student at Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts.
“She did [the mural] within a couple of days, and it turned out amazing!” James said. “We’re so thankful.”
Jammin Yaad Vybz, also offering catering, will operate 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays and 3 to 8 p.m. Sundays.
For the latest Jammin Yaad Vybz, follow the restaurant’s pages on Facebook and Instagram. Info: 484-626-1773.
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