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| (L-R) Orlando Wallace and George Morris of The Jerk Shack |
Anyone who has attended A Taste of Glynn knows that food –
in all its fabulous forms and flavors – takes center stage.
For
those who help plan and promote this annual event, though, the real reward lies
in meeting the people behind the food. To a person, our participating chefs and
culinarians take tremendous pride in preparing – and sharing – their art.
“I
grew up in the restaurant business and have always loved Caribbean food,” says
George Morris of the Jerk Shack in Brunswick. “For me, it comes from the
heart.”
This
year will be George’s second appearance at A Taste of Glynn. In 2011, on his
first try, he scored a win in the International category with his spicy, smoky
jerk chicken.
“Last
year was a wonderful experience for us, and it really helped our business by
having people know what we can do,” he said. “It was everything we hoped for,
and then some.”
Like
many other small restaurant owners, George finds his inspiration within his own
imagination and through suggestions and requests by customers.
“I experiment
every day,” he explains. “I love it when someone asks for something special and
to see the joy on their face when they receive it. Even if it’s not on the
menu, if they can tell me the ingredients I will be happy to make it for them.”
If
you have a yearning for Jerk Chicken, Oxtail Soup, Garlic Conch or most
anything else, stop by The Jerk Shack on Altama Avenue in Brunswick. If you
want to enjoy George’s Caribbean flair while you relax by the ocean, with music
by The Three of Us, the Not Brothers and Michael Hulett- then sample the
delicacies from the Jerk Shack at this year’s A Taste of Glynn on March 25,
2012, from 5-8 pm. at the King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort. Tickets are
available at the King and Prince, Palmer’s Village Café, Doug’s Bar & Grill
and SunTrust Bank locations on Demere Road and Sea Island Road on St. Simons.
In Brunswick, purchase tickets at LaiLai’s, Hattie’s Books, color me happy,
Zachry’s Seafood and Steak, Baby Mack’s, McGarvey’s Wee Pub and Moore Stephens
Tiller LLC. Or call the Glynn Community Crisis Center at 264-1348.
Thanks to Patrick Saylor for this post!
Photo by Lindy Thompson of Golden Isles Photography
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