Don’t be a jerk, but consider some for takeout

With a small takeout window and seating area next door, Jerky Jerk, 2253 W. Taylor St., serves an array of Caribbean dishes that feel authentic and flavorful. The restaurant, best known for its jerk chicken, offers several options of chicken meat, including half a half chicken with both light and dark meat. Like with most chicken dishes, the dark meat is much more moist and flavorful, with a smo...

Jerk. Jamaican Barbeque, 811 W. Chicago Ave., compact in size and lacking in customers. The dishes are ordered fast-food style at the counter, brought on a tray with water, napkins, and sanitizer if one wishes to dine inside.  The staff was attentive, although, when asked to clarify if each order came with the same flavor of jerk chicken, they seemed confused and did not have a solid answer. T...

Uncle Joe’s Jerk Chicken, 1461 E. Hyde Park Blvd., has some of the best jerk chicken in the city. The popular restaurant’s orders fill up quickly with a long wait and line. However, the wait should not turn diners away. Although they’re known for jerk chicken, the menu has options for different meats, seafood and vegetables. They also have various sides, including but not limited to mac and chee...