ST. LOUIS A couple that came to St. Louis to start a new journey is living out their dream.<\/p>\n
Meet Zahra Spencer and Telie Woods.<\/p>\n
I think its the American dream personified, Spencer said. The dream is Jerk Soul. We bring the Caribbean to you in a nice little box.<\/p>\n
Originally the restaurant was going to be in the Caribbean, until Hurricane Maria happened and then Hurricane Irma.<\/p>\n
After the first storm we look at it and it was nothing, Woods said. It was washed away literally, Spencer said.<\/p>\n
In a search for a new home, the dream didnt wash away, Woods came here.<\/p>\n
St Louis kind of chose us. When Telie came here it was on the third day that he found the spot, Spencer said.<\/p>\n
A few months later Zahra followed. She left everything she knew to go to a place shed never been.<\/p>\n
It was a big leap of faith, but the two put their beliefs in a higher power.<\/p>\n
We had a will and God made a way for us, Spencer said. We worked really really hard.<\/p>\n
Community is a big part of Jerk Soul. The restaurant continues to thrive on Salisbury Street in St. Louis Hyde Park neighborhood.<\/p>\n
It was recently named as one of the top 100 in St Louis.<\/p>\n
That was big for us to be voted as one of the top already, Woods said.<\/p>\n
But they believe this is just the beginning of their American dream.<\/p>\n
Maybe well be number one.<\/p>\n
Determination and faith have taken them this far.<\/p>\n
Nothing happens by chance, Spencer said.<\/p>\n
And theres no stopping them now.<\/p>\n
I think it is a success story that is still in its process, Spencer said.<\/p>\n
Jerk Soul has four stars on Yelp.<\/p>\n
Do not sleep on this amazing cuisine. My hope is that they become so successful, they open a sit down, eat in restaurant. Their menu is true to its name. Any chance you get, you must stop by or order for lunch even dinner. A cute date night joint, to try something new or a taste of the Caribbean. Whatever your palate craves, the food is absolutely amazing, Candice L. wrote on Yelp.<\/p>\n
Jerk Soul is open every day from noon until 8 p.m., expect for Saturdays. It is located at 2016 Salisbury Street.<\/p>\n
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