Nestled on 2.8 acres of prime real estate at 67 Constant Spring Road, Kingston 10, St Andrew, Jamaica’s Marketplace has reigned as the island’s most unrivaled culinary destination for two decades. Founded by the late business visionary Derrick Mahfood as Kingston’s first dedicated culinary cluster, this centrally located hub is easily accessible from two of the capital’s busiest corridors — Constant Spring Road and Red Hills Road — drawing both local diners and international travelers to its curated lineup of 11 independent restaurants, one small bar, two specialty retail stores, and a CB Foods-run fresh meat supermarket.
As part of the 2026 Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards, judge Kadean Vendryes has launched a review series exploring Marketplace’s standout establishments, kicking off the collection with one of the complex’s most famous tenants: Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records, which is marking its 15th year of operation in 2025.
The eatery’s origin story traces back 15 years, when Jamaican sprint legend Dr Usain Bolt, OJ, partnered with the KLE Group to bring their shared vision for a sports-focused Caribbean dining experience to life. In a recent celebratory Instagram post marking the milestone, KLE Group chairman David Shirley reflected on the brand’s decades-long journey, highlighting the resilience that carried the business through unprecedented challenges. “Fifteen years later we’re still standing here. It just shows you with vision, opportunity, and working together what you can create,” Shirley wrote. He went on to note the obstacles the team overcame, particularly the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many advised closing the location permanently. Echoing Bolt’s iconic competitive grit, Shirley recalled his response: “I said no, we have to fight, just like how Usain fight when people say give it up, yuh nah go be the greatest!” Closing out his post, he reaffirmed the brand’s commitment to its Jamaican roots: “So we think, we nah give up! So Jamaica first and we just gwaan build what we have to build right! Happy Anniversary, 15 years Tracks and Records! Jamaica to di world every time! Bless Up.”
Tracks & Records has earned its reputation as one of Kingston’s most in-demand dining spots for a wide range of diners, from sports fans to food lovers seeking authentic Caribbean flavor. The menu centers on bold, traditional dishes including jerk chicken and jerk pork, alongside signature creations like Bolt-inspired gourmet burgers. Beyond the menu, the space offers a dedicated sports bar celebrating the eight-time Olympic gold medalist’s unprecedented career, a comfortable lounge outfitted with high-definition screens for watching live events, an on-site gift shop carrying exclusive branded merchandise, and a birthday club that offers members special discounts. Diners can visit seven days a week, with hours extending from 11:30 a.m. to midnight to accommodate late-night meals and gatherings.
For her first on-site review, Vendryes dropped in for a late dessert around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, taking advantage of the eatery’s extended closing time. She was greeted immediately by a warm, friendly hostess who escorted her to an upper-level seat and notified server Shanika Williams of her arrival. Williams arrived promptly, delivered attentive, thoughtful service, and brought out Vendryes’ order: the eatery’s signature Heavenly Bread Pudding Surprise. The generous serving featured warm, spice-infused bread pudding paired with cool vanilla ice cream — a portion large enough to share between multiple diners. After savoring the rich, aromatic blend of mixed spices, Vendryes boxed the remaining portion to go, paying a total of $1,300 plus tax for the dish.
To mark its 15th anniversary, Tracks & Records is running special promotions for patrons, including a standout offer that gifts weekend diners complimentary bottles of rum punch at 9:58 p.m. — a nod to Bolt’s iconic 100-meter world record time. Vendryes plans to return in the near future to sample a full meal, including an appetizer and main course, and participate in the anniversary promotions, noting she hopes to take home one of the celebration’s giveaway prizes.
For those interested in visiting or ordering from Usain Bolt’s Tracks & Records, more information is available via the brand’s website (www.tracksandrecords.com), Instagram (@ubtandr), and TikTok (@ubtandr). Online orders can be placed through https://webmenu.visueats.com/124, and reservations or inquiries can be made by phone at 876-906-3903 or 876-926-7875.