Vivid Caribbean American Bistro re-opens in Brooklyn
By Tangerine Clarke
Vivid Caribbean American
Bistro, transported foodies into
a tropical heaven of tasty dishes,
like Jerk Chicken and Sweet
Chili Wings, during an evening
of Soca music and relaxing vibes
to celebrate its grand reopening
on Aug. 18.
The elegant space at 4617
Ave. D, Brooklyn showcases its
remodeled backyard, decorated
with colorful umbrellas and
comfortable seating. Additionally,
the bistro has curbside dining
in keeping with the CDC
guidelines, as the coronavirus
pandemic continues to limit
how customers dine out.
New owner, Niaz Chowdhury,
a Bronx-born former corporate
professional, also served tasty
Escovitch Fish tenders, Oxtail,
Sweet Plantains, and Rice and
Peas, to tantalize the palate of
patrons eager to be dining out
after more than four months.
Chowdhury, who traces
his roots to Pakistan, and has
worked as a restaurant manager
before purchasing the eatery,
said he loves the Caribbean and
enjoys preparing dishes from all
of the islands in the region.
“I love the Caribbean community.
I have never met a community
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with a better work life
than the Caribbean,” stated the
entrepreneur, who said he is
hanging-in like many other restaurant
owners.
He shared that he began as
a busboy to learn the business,
and posited that whether you
are a busboy or server, you are a
leader at the end of the day. “You
are not only leading by example,
but anything you do, make sure
you do it in a way that you make
The community, pictured in the beautifully decorated backyard of Vivid, supported Niaz
Chowdhury, third from left, and parents sitting. Community Advocate, Dimple Willabus,
and Small Business Owner of JAP Marketing, June Persaud, also supported the small business.
Photo by Tangerine Clarke
a difference,” he said.
“If you clean a table, you
make a difference because the
customer at that table will be
happy, and especially during the
coronavirus pandemic, where we
have to be sanitary,” explained
Chowdhury
The bistro is adhering to safety
measure protocol in every
area of the space that allows customers
to dine with ease, where
Chowdhury says he serves food
from fresh produce sourced
daily from vendors in the community.
Chef Marcos said he was
trained by Caribbean chefs and
is skilled in Jamaican cooking,
in addition to the other dishes
on the menu, such as Lobster
Mac & Cheese, Coconut Shrimp,
Red Snapper, in various stews,
and other eats, served up with
lit of exotic drinks including
Henny Sangria, Margarita, and
Rum Punch.
The bistro is accepting reservations
for outdoor seating,
during restrictions from 6 pm
to 2 am.
Pickup, as well as delivery
via DoorDash and GrubHub is
offered, in order to satisfy the
needs of the community, (718)-
451-0735).
Vivid Caribbean American
Bistro, at 4617 Ave. D, Brooklyn,
offering curbside dining.
Photo by Tangerine Clarke