The Real Jerk is Closing!

Now, normally I try to keep it to happy news, and refrain from posting things that I don't like, but this bears mentioning, if for nothing more than motivating you to get out and make one last stop at this Tdot institution.

According to an article in the Toronto Star, The Real Jerk, a Jamaican-Canadian-owned Caribbean restaurant that's graced the corner of Queen & Broadview for the better part of 30 years is the latest casualty of condominium developers. No word on if the mural will form part of the glass & concrete exterior.

I'm taking this one a little bit personally, since it's been a place where so many fond memories were made. Back when we were young and unencumbered by things like debt and morals, we used to fuel up there before attending all-night dance-a-thons (or something like that) at the nearby Opera House.

Every two months a group of us would descend on the Jerk to devour some delicious jerk pork or roti, and guzzle down the generously poured double rum & cokes. We would endure its service provided on "island time" and the somewhat forgetful servers along with everyone else because the chaw is the real deal.

Doors close at the end of January, so you've still got a few weeks to get down there for one last hurrah. I'd suggest a reservation, since you won't be the only one making the pilgrimage. 709 Queen East. Main courses $10-15.

Hopefully it finds a new location, and hopefully nearby, since the only other pre-drink option is Jilly's... well, maybe it's not all bad, but I wouldn't trust the burgers...

It's all good, before it's all gone. Get 'r India.