Bringing Jamaican Cuisine and Culture to Omaha with Shava Jackson (Jerk Makin Shack)

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Shava Jackson left her home of Jamaica to attend medical school with no thoughts of entering the hospitality industry, but her food truck has become one of the hotspots in Omaha. It's incredibly meaningful for Shava to share her food and culture with Omaha, and customers love it so much that some have said they've booked trips to Jamaica after visiting Jerk Makin Shack! Hear Shava's story and better understand the beauty of this cuisine. 📍 Jerk Makin Shack 7100 Dodge Street Omaha, Nebraska This is a Hurrdat ONE Production. Hurrdat ONE is a podcast network and digital media production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat ONE Network by going to ⁠Hurrdat ONE Website⁠ or visit ⁠Hurrdat ONE YouTube Channel⁠! #RestaurantHoppen #OmahaFood #JamaicanCuisine #FoodTruck #OmahaRestaurants Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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