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.