BASHIES Jamaican Grill and Bar officially opened its doors for business Friday night at the corner of Sheriff and Garnett Streets, Georgetown. It underwent months of preparation under the stewardship of businessman, Orin Gilkes.

The Guyanese-born entrepreneur, who’s lived some years in Jamaica, brought home his business after deciding that Guyana needed genuine Jamaican jerk chicken, pork, fish, grilled steak and salmon among other dishes.

He told this newspaper that he had brought with him one of two Jamaican chefs who really knew the art of ‘jerk’ of any meats, using seasonings which were uniquely Jamaican.

A very humble and upbeat Gilkes said his business was truly Guyanese with a Jamaican twist, and once you visited, you had to return.
At the opening on Friday night, invitees had a chance to sample all the dishes and did so with the choice of beverages.

Gilkes had the support of many friends, including several local artistes such as Natural Black, Jumo Primo and Casual Armstrong among others.

The business has five staffers and it offers a wide variety of meats which are prepared under strict hygienic condition.

Gilkes said his business was the ‘real thing,’ and indeed it seemed to be with its cozy atmosphere and modern furnishings.
Bashies Jamaican Grill and Bar is opened for business and is the newest place to be.