Forced to close down their JMalone’s chain of restaurants owing to the global pandemic, the Achim family has recovered and reinvested in the sector and celebrated the grand opening of their newly-renovated Trader Jack’s restaurant in Port of Spain.
Downstairs in Fiesta Plaza, MovieTowne, Invaders Bay, the all-new Trader Jack’s restaurant was given a modern look by interior designer Marc Hadeed, while retaining a few useful aesthetics from the original establishment, a media release said.
[caption id="attachment_992520" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Trader Jack's restaurant directors Sarah, Wendy, Michael and Kevin Archim celebrate with guests at the soft opening event following the official ribbon-cutting ceremony. - Overtime Media[/caption]
Managing director Ryan Achim said his family had endured the worst of that time with a determined and optimistic outlook and was now prepared to reclaim success through hard work and strategic investment.
“The challenges presented by the pandemic seemed insurmountable at the time, but now that the dark clouds have gone by and the sun is out and shining brightly again, we are filled with hope and optimism for the future.
“With the Christmas season upon us and Trinidad Carnival fast approaching, we are confident that the industry will regain some momentum and that our loyal customers through the years will return to support us and enjoy the quality dishes, drinks and desserts that we are proud to prepare for their enjoyment and nourishment alike.”
[caption id="attachment_992519" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Deputy General Manager – Estates Planning and Business Development, Airports Authority of Trinidad and Tobago, Emmanuel Baah, left, chats with Trader Jack's managing director, Ryan Archim, right, Michael and Wendy Archim and Denise Dorant of Ikonic Creations upon his arrival at the soft opening of Trader Jack's restaurant. - Overtime Media[/caption]
Among the guests at the opening were: Zalayhar Hassanali; deputy general manager –Estates Planning and Business Development, Airports Authority, Emmanuel Baah; director of Multi Cinemas Ltd, Pierpont Scott; account relationship manager, Scotiabank, Neil Selman; wealth management banking, CIBC, Stephanie Sebastian; and Miss World 1986, Giselle Laronde-West, and her husband, MovieTowne’s events and entertainment manager Heathcliff West.
[caption id="attachment_992522" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Trader Jack's restaurant director Wendy Achin greets Zalayhar Hasssanali as she arrived for the soft launch of the all-new establishment at Fiesta Plaza, MovieTowne. - Overtime Media[/caption]
The restaurant is open to the public with indoor and outdoor seating, special reserved tables, and a renovated walk-up takeout/takeaway section.
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