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Best consolation when your Caribbean vacation falls through

With so much uncertainty in the world these days, many an island journey has been put on hold until further notice (or at least until the Vacation Outlet at Filene's Basement drops its prices so low that even the most war-worried among us can't resist). But you can still visit the tropics in spirit. With its bright décor, authentic cuisine - including curried sea conch, stewed oxtail, and fried plantain - and get-up-and-shake-it reggae, soca, and calypso bands performing Friday and Saturday nights, Rhythm & Spice will transport you to warmer climes even in the frostiest depths of winter. Its perch on the outskirts of Central Square might seem an unlikely spot for Caribbean bliss, but make no mistake: Rhythm & Spice will have you jammin' faster than you can say "Jah, mon."

Rhythm & Spice, 315 Mass Ave, Cambridge, (617) 497-0977.


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