Jerk chicken, sea moss and smoothies — Randolph Caribbean Cuisine is one stop shop
Family ran business serves authentic Haitian and Jamaican cuisine while spreading health and wellness
Alisha Saint-Ciel
RANDOLPH — Cooking classes, detox drinks, smoothies, an organic salad bar and traditional Haitian and Jamaican food is all in one place.
Top Notch Caribbean Cuisine, located at 352 North Main St., gives the Randolph community a taste of tropical islands through cuisine, health and wellness.
Ian Atkinson, the owner, has been in Randolph serving the community for decades through ministry and educating people on how to live a healthier lifestyle.
The owner opened Top Notch Caribbean Cuisine in 2002 and has expanded to a second store in Stoughton at 803 Washington St.
The health superfood store and restaurant sells a plethora of organic herbs, spices, supplements and hot, ready-to-eat food.
Sea moss, burdock and mullein are hot tickets you can find at the store.
Atkinson wanted to represent Randolph's large Haitian and Jamaican communities by creating a menu that serves both cultures.
"We have jerk chicken, oxtail, curry goat, red snapper, curry chicken, stewed chicken, kingfish, we have it all," Atkinson said.
The best part about the food is that you can indulge without all the hormones in average meats.
"We use top quality meats that are kosher and organic, including Halal meat," Atkinson said.
Halal meat follows Islamic dietary restrictions and is free from antibiotics, growth hormones and preservatives. As a result, Atkinson can sleep better at night, knowing his business is serving wholesome dishes.
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An exciting aspect of the business is the cooking classes on Sundays. Customers can call a few days before to book a class to learn how to make classic ethnic dishes from Haiti or Jamaica.
Atkinson describes his business as a local mini Whole Foods grocery store where you can pick up frozen ready-made dishes or hot dishes to eat right away.
"Everything is all natural organic. Nothing synthetic here," Atkinson said.
The Caribbean store sells almost everything you can think of, from soap to protein powder, health and beauty products, and more.
"I have to thank the creator for the essence of Jamaica, which allowed the energy and DNA to evolve to create entrepreneurship in our family, which now expanded to America," Atkinson said.