GUYANA is a land of endless possibilities. With more visitors anticipated for the remainder of this year, expectations for multiple options for restaurants (dine-in and takeaway) will need to be met. This is where entrepreneurs like Vanessa Small come in.
Vanessa is the proud owner of Fish and Chips by Smally’s, located at 246 East Street, North Cummingsburg Georgetown, (between Middle and New Market Street).
Ultimately, her goal is to appeal to the taste buds of every person who enters her establishment with great local food and friendly service.

The 31-year-old business owner expressed that she always wanted to own a café. Set for opening in the coming days, the new restaurant on the block aims to capture and maintain the authenticity of a Guyanese meal.
According to Vanessa, this will be done while also allowing foreigners to indulge in the fresh local products available in Guyana. The goal, she added, is to keep the authentic Guyanese flavours in her food for all to experience at an affordable price.

Small remarked, “Fish and chips is something that I’ve always enjoyed and, as I said, the concept of it seemed like there’s still more avenues to have fish and chips still out there. More options, but have it with a little twist, with a little more zest to it.
“So, I decided to go with the fish and chips because it’s simple, easy and Guyanese people love the fish. And I see a lot of people doing chicken and burgers and stuff. So, I wanted to just bring back the local fish and chips concept to Georgetown and possibly to other parts in Guyana so that everybody could enjoy it,” Vanessa told the Sunday Chronicle.

She further highlighted that what sets them apart from others is that they will be promoting/ supporting the use of local produce. Apart from the fish and chips, the menu will also include options for local snacks and juices, in addition to offering a pick-up-and-go service. Vanessa noted that delivery will also be an option to best serve customers.
She also plans to offer breakfast meals as well. For more information, persons can visit Fish and Chips by Smally’s on Instagram @fishandchipsgy.