Last time we checked in with Washington Ave. between Lincoln Rd. and Lefferts Ave., we were lamenting the departure of Lenny's Roti Shop. And even before that, we discussed the fact that the space next to Lenny's was "under renovation" for about seven years.
Much to our surprise, the space previously occupied by Lenny's lay vacant while the perpetually renovated storefront next door will soon (relatively) be occupied by a tenant. Based on the new signage, our best educated guess is that the place will be a roti shop named "Caribbean Sweet Hand."
The phrase "sweet hand" is one that we have never heard before (except upon viewing a newborn, perhaps - and in that instance the word 'little' is usually inserted). Does the phrase have any sort of cultural significance?
Anybody?
"sweet hand" means that one is a
GOOD cook.
Posted by: donna | June 11, 2007 at 06:57 PM
"Sweet hand" means that, the person/cook has a sweet hand with food. Hopefully they do. It's so easy to mess up a good roti or doubles. And it's funny, I just looked out my window and noticed that new sign.. I need to look around my neighborhood more often.
Posted by: Mel | June 18, 2007 at 12:22 AM