Jamaican Paradise, Oak Park

Jamaican Paradise transports clients to a Caribbean island with its menu of exotic cuisine and uncommon ingredients. Chefs stew cuts of goat in a rich curry, spice chicken with tongue-searing jerk seasonings, and serve entire portions of oxtails. The chefs, however, balance these adventurous dishes with sides and vegetarian-friendly entrees more tame than a stay-at-home fern, such as comforting scoops of mac 'n' cheese and roasted-vegetable curry. They also deviate from traditional tropical fare, serving recipes with unique flavor profiles, such as soup made with curried sweet potatoes and apples.