Jamaican Independence Day Also Marking New Culinary Era In Manchester

MANCHESTER, CT — Jamaica’s independence day will also mark a new chapter in dining in Manchester.

Aug. 6 is not only the day in 1962 that the inland nation left more than 300 years of British control, but the day in 2024 when Long Gut Miss Pinney Jamaican Restaurant will “officially” open on Main Street in Manchester.

Owner Rossetta Salmon has already been teasing local tastebuds with authentic recipes, but a variety of activities are slated for Aug. 6 at 856 Main St. Festivities will start at 11 a.m. and end at 9 p.m.

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“We will delight your taste buds with the tantalizing taste of Jamaican cuisine, seasoned and cooked to perfection that will take you back to the beautiful island in the sun,” Salmon quipped.

Salmon said Miss Pinny is an archetype that represents cultural Jamaican values — taking care of one another and lending a hand. She symbolizes the idea that there is power in doing what you love, and highlights the importance of familial gatherings and spending time with those you cherish the most.

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She said Long Gut is a colloquial term used playfully to describe a person who loves to eat.

“We seek to take traditional Jamaican meal staples and present them in ways that showcase the natural beauty and flavor of the food and culture we love so much,” she sad.

The dining room has an upscale theme combined with booths that have accents of the nation’s colors.

See more on the restaurant here.


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