KINGSTON KITCHEN'S

STORY

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Chef Shawn has brought the culinary traditions of his native Jamaica 1,700 miles to Okemos, Michigan.

 

The vibrant flavors, fresh ingredients, and scratch cooking are at the center of Kingston Kitchen.

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With Caribbean twists to American cuisine, a trip to Kingston Kitchen will transport you to the island nation of Jamaica. 

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Chef Shawn Fearon was born and raised in Kingston, Jamaica, the capital of the small island nation. As the oldest of four boys, Chef Shawn learned to cook to support his single mother, as she struggled to provide for her family.

 

From Ackee and codfish to fried plantains, Chef Shawn mastered the cuisine of his homeland before he graduated high school. During his culinary training, Chef Shawn learned from world-renowned chefs on Jamaica’s North Coast.

 

Chef Shawn has managed restaurants on Mackinac Island, and Jackson, Michigan and in Florida and is excited to be joining the Okemos community. 

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