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Mayor Welcomes New Gullah-Style Restaurant to Goose Creek

(l-r) Erica Alcox, Sharon Tomlinson, Rethmiriam Barr, Tabatha Simmons, Kamryn Jenkins, and Carolimaโ€™s owner Sameka Jenkins.
(l-r) Erica Alcox, Sharon Tomlinson, Rethmiriam Barr, Tabatha Simmons, Kamryn Jenkins, and Carolimaโ€™s owner Sameka Jenkins.
(l-r) Erica Alcox, Sharon Tomlinson, Rethmiriam Barr, Tabatha Simmons, Kamryn Jenkins, and Carolimaโ€™s owner Sameka Jenkins.

GOOSE CREEK, S.C.–A new restaurant has arrived in Goose Creek. Mayor Michael Heitzler recently stopped by Carolimaโ€™s to welcome the new businessย โ€“ which features Gullah-style Lowcountry cuisine โ€“ to the city.

Carolimaโ€™s was established ย by Sameka Jenkins who grew up in Mt. Pleasant. There, she says her family often prepared meals derived from their Gullah culture.

While entertaining friends, Jenkinsย says she discovered a passion for preparing greatย food and watching others enjoy her dishes. She began cooking in college for her roommates and from there it grew into requests to cater large dinner and birthday parties.

According to Jenkins, she is most relaxed when in the kitchen, trying new recipes and preparing her favorite dishes.

At Carolima’s, the menu includes such southern favorites like fried pork chops, fried chicken, corn muffins, macaroni and cheese, collard greens and much more.

Carolimaโ€™s also offers catering, and is located at 5D South Alliance Drive.

To learn more, visit the restaurant atย www.carolimas.com.