Jays2Go Epic Cuisine

10/11/2026

My latest story just posted! "The Rookie Gets Roasted."

The first time I almost burned down a restaurant, I was a guest chef at a Taste of the Nation event in Ithaca, New York. A white-tablecloth, farm-to-table bistro hosted the fundraiser in a Victorian Gothic mansion. It was the kind of place you went to impress a first date.

As a young chef with a fledgling restaurant, I was excited to be invited. My menu was more culinary Fringe Festival than fine dining. Jerk chicken, which I’d discovered at a roadside shack in Jamaica, was my signature dish. Every weekend, our entire city block smelled of jerk BBQ.

The kitchen was crowded with chefs wearing crisp whites and toques, elbowing for space to prepare refined French and Italian specialties – coq au vin, chateaubriand, and Bolognese. I shouldered my way to the grill with a bus tub filled with jerk chicken reeking of thyme, nutmeg, allspice, and fiery Scotch bonnet peppers...

Read more! https://jaysolomon.substack.com/p/the-rookie-gets-roasted

Don’t act like a hot shot in a room full of big shots.

10/01/2026

We're all in for fall! Here's your JAYS2GO Dinner Delivery Menu for Wednesday, October 7.
*Asparagus-Cheddar Quiche with Cauliflower-Polenta Crust;
*Chicken Korma w/ Butternut Squash, Garbanzo Beans, Spinach, and Brown Rice;
*Blast-Roasted Wild Salmon, Whipped Garlic-Parsley Butter, Tricolor Baby Potatoes, Market Veggies;
*Brandy Shrimp Scampi w/ Orzo Pasta, Artichoke, and Feta;
*Mango BBQ Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Sweet Yams, Yellow Rice;
*BOWL: Pollo Asada with Sweet Corn, Black Beans, Yellow Rice, Roasted Poblano Salsa, Cheddar-Jack;
*Fall ReCharge Salad: Chopped Greens, Sunflower and Pumpkin Seeds, Roasted Beets, Walnuts, Cucumbers, Goat Cheese, Apple C***r Vinaigrette;
*8-Vegetable Minestrone with Arborio Rice, Red Quinoa, Red Beans, and Parmesan;

Meals are fully cooked, chilled and easy to reheat. Order cut-off is Tuesday at noon. Don't delay -- items will sell out! 🙂
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09/25/2026

Sneak peek! Here's our Dinner Delivery Menu for Wednesday, Sept. 30. Where did September go??

*Grilled Steak au Poivre, Cognac-Peppercorn Sauce, Parsley-Buttered Mashed Potatoes;
*Southern Shrimp 'n Cheddar Grits, Arugula, Red Peppers, Shucked Corn;
*Chicken Florentine with Spinach, Mushrooms, and Parsley-Buttered Cavatappi;
*Balsamic-Basted Chicken with Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, and Yellow Rice;
*Baked Wild Cod with Shallot-Parsley Butter, Rosemary-Roasted Potatoes, Market Vegetables;
"Pastaless" Veggie Lasagna w/ Roasted Eggplant, Mushrooms, Spinach, San Marzano Marinara, Cheesy Risotto Crust;;
*Autumn Salad: Romaine, Delicata Squash, Dried Cherries, Roasted Almonds, Feta, Pomegranate-Pear Vinaigrette;
*Southwestern Butternut Squash Bisque with Corn and Cilantro;
Meals are fully cooked, chilled and easy to reheat. Order cut-off is Tuesday at noon. Don't delay -- items will sell out! 🙂

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09/22/2026

My latest essay appeared in Cornellians, the alumni magazine. "How Living in a Student Co-op Launched My Restaurant Career."
Being a kitchen steward at Watermargin taught me lessons about nourishing—and nurturing—people that have lasted a lifetime...
Guaranteed a good read!
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09/18/2026

This week JAYS2GO pays tribute to Anthony Bourdain and his timeless recipe for Boeuf Bourguignon. It is a simple yet stunning dish of cubed beef slowly braised in red w**e for hours, melded together with onions, carrots, garlic, and herbs.

The secret lies in searing the meat in olive oil, forming a caramelized crust that melds with the alliums and w**e reduction to create a deep, velvety gravy. As the rustic stew simmers for over four hours, the pan’s juicy bits are stirred and scraped, transforming the meat into melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.

To soak up every bit of that delicious gravy, we're serving it with jasmine rice and market vegetables. It's a soul-comforting stew for a perfect autumn evening.

Here's the Dinner Delivery Menu for Wed. September 23:
*Anthony Bourdain's 4-Hour Boeuf Bourguignon, Jasmine Rice;
*Souvlaki Chicken Kebab Bowl with Shucked Corn, Delicata and Yellow Squash, Yellow Rice Pilaf, Tzatziki-Feta Sauce;
*Wild Mushroom Stroganoff over Parsley-Buttered Pappardelle (Egg) Noodles, Green Beans;
*Hawaiian-Grilled Mahimahi, Sweet Potato Wedges, Coconut Rice;
*Penne Alla Vodka with Shrimp, Spinach, Mushrooms, and Feta;
*Sesame-Roasted Tofu, "Take-Out" Peanut Noodles, Cucumbers, Green Onions, Roasted Peppers;
*September Burrata Salad with Chopped Greens, Red Quinoa, Slivered Almonds, Figs, Radishes, Shucked Corn, Arugula, Balsamic-Honey Vinaigrette;
Chicken and White Bean Chili with Butternut Squash and Monterey Jack;

All meals are fully cooked, chilled, and easy to reheat in minutes! Cut off is Tuesday at noon 🙂
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09/11/2026

Greetings, Friends! Here's your JAYS2GO Dinner Menu for Wed. September 16. Order soon before we sell out!
**Delivering delicious dinners to hungry Coloradans since 2016!
*Pasta al Forno with Angus Beef, Ricotta-Mascarpone, Spinach, Mozzarella, Polenta Crust;
*BOWL: New Mexico Grilled Chicken with Corn, Black Beans, Yellow Rice, Roasted Cherry Tomato Salsa, Cheddar-Jack;
*Baked Wild Haddock w/ Chardonnay-Garlic Butter, Roasted Delicata Squash and Baby Potatoes;
*Autumn Curry Dal with Cauliflower, Butternut Squash, Chick-Peas, Brown Rice, Mint-Cucumber Raita ;
*Rum-Flambéed Shrimp Scampi, Sweet Plantains, Mango-Lime Vinaigrette, Coconut Rice;
*Cuban Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Pineapple-Apricot Chutney, Maple-Mashed Sweet Potatoes;
*Millionaire Mac-and-Cheese w/ Butternut Squash, Asparagus, Broccoli, Gruyere and Fontina Cheese;
*Rejuvenation Salad: Greens, Pumpkin Seeds, Craisins, Walnuts, Red Cabbage, Goat Cheese, Dark Cherry Vinaigrette;
*Chicken Pot Pie Soup with Cheddar-Chive Biscuits;
*Apple Spice Cake w/ Brown Sugar Cream Cheese Frosting;
All meals are fully cooked, chilled, and easy to reheat in minutes! Cut off is Tuesday at noon 🙂
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09/07/2026

Last chance to order Jays2go Dinner Delivery for this Wednesday, Sept 9!
*Denver's premier dinner delivery service since 2016!

*Pacific Rim Chicken, Lime-Peanut Sauce, Yellow Rice, Broccoli;
*Midnight Pasta with Grilled Steak Medallions, Sinatra's Red Sauce, Parmesan, and Mozzarella;
*Chicken Enchilada Casserole with Sweet Potatoes, Corn, Zucchini, Black Beans, Cheddar-Jack, Polenta Crust;
*Baked Tilapia, Parsley-Garlic Butter, Mushroom-Sherry Risotto;
*Thai Curry Tofu with Wok Seared Vegetables, Spinach, Bell Peppers, Thai Basil, and Brown Rice;
*Blackened Catfish with Parsley-Garlic Butter, Braised Collard Greens, Yellow Rice and Beans;
*Limoncello Shrimp Scampi with Bowtie Pasta, Roasted Veggies, Chick-Peas, Cherry Tomatoes, Lemon-Parmesan Vinaigrette;
*Portuguese Potato, Greens, White Bean Soup (Caldo Verde);
*Sunshine Salad with Greens, Sunflower Seeds, Roasted Beets, Pecans, Dates, Fresh Mozzarella, Balsamic-Herb Vinaigrette;
All meals are fully cooked, chilled, and easy to reheat in minutes! Cut off is Tuesday at noon, but order early as we will sell out.
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09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day Weekend! Here's your JAYS2GO Delivery Menu for Wednesday, Sept. 9.
*Serving delicious dinners to metro Denverites since 2016!
*Pacific Rim Chicken, Lime-Peanut Sauce, Yellow Rice, Broccoli;
*Midnight Pasta with Grilled Steak Medallions, Sinatra's Red Sauce, Parmesan, and Mozzarella;
*Chicken Enchilada Casserole with Sweet Potatoes, Corn, Zucchini, Black Beans, Cheddar-Jack, Polenta Crust;
*Baked Tilapia, Parsley-Garlic Butter, Mushroom-Sherry Risotto;
*Thai Curry Tofu with Wok Seared Vegetables, Spinach, Bell Peppers, Thai Basil, and Brown Rice;
*Blackened Catfish with Parsley-Garlic Butter, Braised Collard Greens, Yellow Rice and Beans;
*Limoncello Shrimp Scampi with Bowtie Pasta, Roasted Veggies, Chick-Peas, Cherry Tomatoes, Lemon-Parmesan Vinaigrette;
*Portuguese Potato, Greens, White Bean Soup (Caldo Verde);
*Sunshine Salad with Greens, Sunflower Seeds, Roasted Beets, Pecans, Dates, Fresh Mozzarella, Balsamic-Herb Vinaigrette;

All meals are fully cooked, chilled, and easy to reheat in minutes! Cut off is Tuesday at noon, but order early as we will sell out. to order, cut and paste our website: jays2go.com.
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08/29/2026

Just published my latest story: "Hello, This is Jay..." Why this business owner still picks up the phone. Here's a preview:

"I own a dinner delivery business, and although I work in a commissary kitchen, my storefront is based entirely online. Over the years, I’ve spent a lot of time chatting with seniors, helping them navigate the internet. After I walk them through the checkout page, I’ll say, “Technology is overrated.” My wife calls it hand-holding..."

Read it here!
https://jaysolomon.substack.com/p/hello-this-is-jay
5280 Magazine Denver Westword Denver Eats Denver Post Food

Why this business owner still picks up the phone.

08/28/2026

Greetings Friends! Here is your JAYS2GO Dinner Menu for Wednesday, September 2. Its all goood!
Order early before we sell out!

*Spice Island Chicken, Pineapple-Lime Glaze, Plantains, Rice 'n Beans;
Wild Cod Fillet with Chimichurri Butter, Paprika Potatoes;
*Hibachi Shrimp, Coconut Rice, Sweet Potatoes, Bok Choy;
*Arthur Avenue's Red Sauce Joint Spaghetti with Angus Beef Meatballs and Mozzarella;
*Madeira Chicken Stroganoff w/ Mushrooms, Parsley-Buttered Pappardelle;
*SeptemberFest Quiche with Asparagus, Mushrooms, Broccoli,Cheddar, and Polenta Crust;
*Southwestern Corn Chowder with Butternut Squash;
*Rejuvenate Salad: Chopped Greens, Dried Cherries, Maple Walnuts, Pumpkin Seeds, Feta, Port W**e- Pear Vinaigrette;
*Jay's Albacore Tuna and Artichoke Salad 'Wrap', Arugula, Chopped Greens, Tomatoes;
All meals are fully cooked, chilled, and easy to reheat in minutes! Cut off is Tuesday at noon, but order early as we will sell out. to order, cut and paste our website: jays2go.com.
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