Hux Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 (edited) Made my first visit to their new location on Carling this week and was totally impressed yet again with the great and friendly service and of course the unbelievable Caribbean cuisine. I had a curry shrimp roti with a side of Plantain. We also sampled the full appetizer menu. We were the only ones in the restaurant and I asked the owner/cook Frederick how business was at the new location and his answer was not very promising, he kinda mentioned he was hoping for a better summer... Anyhow, if you haven't been to CF check it out and if you're already a fan, I think they could really use some business these days. It would be a tragedy if they went out of business Caribbean Flavours website Edited July 29, 2009 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradm Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 Thanks, Hux; I don't live too far from it, so I'll try to check it out soon.Aloha,Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted May 1, 2008 Report Share Posted May 1, 2008 (edited) I'm dying for their codfish cakes. I've only heard about them. The only thing I've eaten there were rotis. I think it was goat and then beef.after visiting the site, I can see why their business isn't doing well. their prices are crazy. Roti platters weren't much more than 10 bucks before, and cod cakes were probably about 5 bucks.Recovering from their loss has hit their menu prices pretty hard. Edited May 1, 2008 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted May 2, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 their prices are crazy. Roti platters weren't much more than 10 bucks before, and cod cakes were probably about 5 bucks.Recovering from their loss has hit their menu prices pretty hard.Srsly? Have you ordered from the "new" menu yet? My guess is they have increased portion size, my shrimp roti was about the size of my head and had about a dozen good size shrimp in it - $11.95...GREAT deal in my books... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 The portions were always huge and the prices always a little bit higher than other places.I don't remember it ever being under $10 when it was in Chinatown. The waiting is the hardest part (cue T.Petty). It's so incredibly slow that the only reason I wait it out is because the food is great. The new location is not really an ideal spot for foot traffic but I'm sure people seek it out.Have any of you been to Groovy's on Montreal Road? It's about as good as CF though the atmosphere is a bit less interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubberdinghy Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 I got a huge chunk of plastic in my roti from there once, and when I say chunk, I mean teeth busting chunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AD Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 why would you order plastic? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fluffhead77 Posted May 2, 2008 Report Share Posted May 2, 2008 Was it the boneless plastic roti? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted May 3, 2008 Report Share Posted May 3, 2008 ok, maybe they haven't increased much, but platters were not $18.99. the portions were always huge though. I'm not sure I ever finished an entire roti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted May 7, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2008 Just had a shrimp and veg roti from Groovy's, it was really tasty (no plastic) $11.00 and about half the size of Caribbean Flavours.Mmmmm. Roti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted May 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2008 So I had another from Carribean Flavours to compare and I gotta go with CF, bigger and a little juicer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted May 17, 2008 Report Share Posted May 17, 2008 I'm doing my own carribean flavours tonight. I marinated some drumsticks and thighs overnight with a jerk marinade made with orange, lime, habanero, salt, pepper, garlic, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Now it's slow cooking at about 270 over indirect charcoal heat in my webber.mmmm...also, I'll be baking corn in the husks directly on the coals once the chicken is done. I've got a great chili garlic butter to brush on the deliciously baked corn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phishtaper Posted May 18, 2008 Report Share Posted May 18, 2008 we had jerk chicken the other night too. signals the start of summer to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phorbesie Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 this thread intrigues me. i haven't had much roti in ottawa at all! i had one at bluesfest a few years back and didn't like it, but i'm not sure where that was from. this giant shrimp tastiness roti sure sounds yummy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamH Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 I love jerk anything: chicken, pork, tofu, shrimp, etc. The Grace brand paste is outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ms Zimmy Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 I love jerk anything: chicken, pork, tofu, shrimp, etc. Tofu JerkIngredients1 lb Extra Firm tofu, pressed for at least an hour*For the marinade:1/2 large white onion, roughly choppped4 cloves garlic2 tablespoons fresh ginger, gratedjuice of 2 limeszest of 1 lime2 tablespoons soy sauce2 tablespoons olive oil3 tablespoons pure maple syrup2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon dried thyme2 teaspoons allspice1/2 teaspoon cayenne1 teaspoon nutmeg1/2 teaspoon cinnamon2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped (or one if you don't want it too spicy)DirectionsPuree all ingredients for the marinade.Slice the pressed tofu into long triangles like this:Slice into eigths width-wiseSlice each eigth in half into a long triangleMarinade tofu in a bowl for an hour covered adjusting slices once.Prepare the skillet with a thin coat of olive oil and turn heat to medium high. When pan is hot, lay tofu in a sigle layer. Cook for 8-12 minutes on each side. Add some extra sauce while cooking if needed.Serve!*To press tofu, wrap in paper towels or a clean dish towel and press under the weight of a heavy object, such as a skillet with a heavy book in it. Turn over after 1/2 hour. This will get the water out and allow the tofu to soak up more of the marinade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 I think you should change your username Ms Zimmy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 We tried the Caribbean Flavours last night. The jerk chicken was very good, but the beef roti - where's the beef?! The service was quite friendly, but very slow. For their prices, I'd expect better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted June 7, 2008 Report Share Posted June 7, 2008 you should have tried the ganja fritters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted June 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 I had a jerk chicken roti from CF on Friday and it was the bomb, best yet.Slow service is part of the experience.There was no beef in the roti? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouche Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 geez hux. are you keeping them in business? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted June 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 Possibly.I need help man. I'm addicted.:::cry for help::: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freak By Night Posted June 10, 2008 Report Share Posted June 10, 2008 What time were you there on Friday Hux? Didn't see ya!Slow service is agonizing when you're really, really hungry (which is most of the time for me). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hux Posted June 11, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 I grabbed take-out @ lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Boy 2.0 Posted June 11, 2008 Report Share Posted June 11, 2008 ...and that^ is why your lunch took so long, FbN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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