Chef Jolo, a naive of Haiti who moved to New York at 14, says it was his vision to create a casual, affordable, music- and art-filled space to share his cuisine and his love of natural living, particularly the Rastafarian way of life.
His restaurant follows Rastafarian dietary guidelines, which emphasize fresh vegetables, plant-based proteins and natural plant-based ingredients. Diners can choose from a constantly changing buffet or select from the menu, which includes popular made-to-order entrees like Vegan-Ribz, the Portobello mushroom in coconut sauce, or sautéed kale.
Jolo's kitchen is open 10 AM - 8 PM on weekdays and 1 PM - 8 PM on weekends.
49 Lawton Street is open 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM Wednesday - Saturday (Kitchen closes at 9:30 PM) Sunday 2:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Kitchen closes at 7:30 PM) (Closed Monday & Tuesday)