
Kaymarie Jones
Kaymarie Jones is a Jamaican entrepreneur and former athlete who recently opened Riddim N Jerk, the first Jamaican restaurant on a U.S. military base at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Born in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, Jones transitioned from a successful track career to the culinary world, inspired by her love for cooking and her dream of owning a restaurant. After overcoming significant challenges, including a lengthy approval process, she is now serving authentic Jamaican cuisine to a diverse clientele on the base.
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Kaymarie Jones is the owner and operator of Riddim N Jerk, the first Jamaican restaurant established on a US military base.
From Westmoreland to Fort Belvoir - Jamaican flavours find home on US military base | NewsThe Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834·
Jamaica· 2026-07-22
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