Western Bureau:

Whether it's the smoked duck quesadillas or the crispy coconut chicken strips, Bobsled Sports Bar and Grill restaurant along the 'Hip Strip' in Montego Bay promises to subdue hunger and satisfy your taste buds.

During the celebration of this year's Gleaner-sponsored Restaurant Week from November 7-14, the hip and fun Bobsled restaurant will offer appetising meal choices with a bit of Jamaican Bobsled flair.

With a seating capacity of 70 persons, the authenticity of this unique sports bar and grill has even found its way on the menu list where the true Jamaican theme is portrayed in an appetising twist.

Feel the Rhythm (appetisers) will see the delectable crispy coconut chicken strips, downhill sliders (consisting of either mini chicken or pork burgers) and smoke duck quesadillas being served.

Feel the Rhyme (entrées) showcases the Bobsled's signature blue burger, Rasta fish rush and the buffalo chicken pizza being featured.

It's Bobsled time (dessert) entails the big foot tracks with power sugar and the tantalising piña colada bread pudding.

Jamaica's presence on the world stage in sports (especially the famous Jamaican Bobsled Team) inspired the concept at this particular Montego Bay restaurant. It was established in 2005 and it offers its clientele a unique Jamaican open café and entertainment setting - similar to the ones in Paris or New York while adding an intimate setting to enjoy and appreciate the diversity of Montego Bay and Jamaica at large.

Each Wednesday, some of the members of the Jamaican Bobsled team that made its famous debut in 1988 at the Winter Olympic Games in Canada participate in an autograph-signing session at the facility for the benefit of locals and tourists.

Besides the typical feature of plasma television sets that populate an ordinary sports bar and grill, Bobsled personifies the colourful and vibrant atmosphere that is common in the Jamaican culture with a twist of winter features. The facility will soon feature natural snow effect as patrons enter the restaurant, coupled with a fireplace that will be uniquely designed to add an interactive game on the interior.

- Sheena Gayle

OPENING HOURS

Bobsled Restaurant is located along Gloucester Avenue in Montego Bay, St James. Telephone: 940-7009, 952-1448. Opening hours: 10 a.m.-11:30 p.m.