"..between the sound of musicians regaling outside customers with steelpan drumming and the scent of jerk spice floating in the air. A huge dish of curry goat or jerk chicken — some of the tenderest and most delicious in the Bay — over pelau rice makes for a wonderful supper, as do the curry-stuffed Trinidadian roti wraps, which are one of the world’s best street meals."
" Though there are a few strong Caribbean spots around the Bay Area (looking at you, Back A Yard), Trinidadian restaurants are a rarity. Thankfully, Oakland’s CocoBreeze is excellent — and a pandemic newcomer, opening in July 2020. From the sunny, palm leaf sidewalk tables to a vibrant mural on the sidewall, the order-at-the-counter spot is a colorful, cheery meal (even if you can wait a good while for the food to come out). The food is “real deal” Caribbean fare from chef Annabelle Goodridge, who hails from Trinidad and Tobago. I can hardly resist the doughy comfort of her accra saltfish fritters or accompanying tropical dip. Popular jerk chicken with Creole rice is as irresistible as jerk chicken fans would hope. But it’s curry goat...
