New in north Fort Worth: A Jamaican grocery store with grab-and-go-meals

After nearly three decades in Texas classrooms, Pauline Thompson is stepping into a new chapter — one that smells of jerk chicken, fresh thyme and home.

Saturday, May 10, at 6 p.m., Thompson will officially open Fort Worth’s first Jamaican grocery store, Welcome 2 Jamrocc, located at 4550 Basswood Blvd. in north Fort Worth.

The grand opening celebration will feature authentic Jamaican street food, music, drinks, and a vibrant sampling of Caribbean groceries that aim to spice up local kitchens the island way…

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