The public is invited to a tribute to northern Michigan’s seasonal employees from Jamaica when Grand Traverse Resort and Spa’s Aerie Restaurant & Lounge hosts a special Jamaican Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 29. “This dinner will showcase the talents and abilities of three Jamaican Chefs who work in the kitchen of Aerie Restaurant,” says Brian Burkley, the Resort’s Director of Food & Beverage.

“These three ladies have amazing abilities, and the items that they will make are traditional Jamaican favorites, as one might find in restaurants at well-known Jamaican hotels and resorts like Half Moon or Secrets in Montego Bay.” The three Jamaican chefs, Kimberly Peddie, Lisa Lawrence, and Rose Henry, will prepare authentic Jamaican dishes that are, as they put it, “seasoned to the bone,” a description of how Jamaican fare is robustly seasoned with fresh herbs and spices.

The meal will include appetizers such as Salt Fish Fritter and Jerk Chicken Spring Roll, Red Pea Soup with Beef, entrees such as Curry Goat, Escoveitch Fish, Jerk Pork or Chicken, and for dessert, Jamaican Fruit Cake, Tia Maria Sponge Cake, and Sweet Potato Pudding. Jamaican cocktails and beverages will also be available. Cost is $29.95 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Call Aerie Restaurant to make reservations at 231-534-6800.