The team behind Emmer & Rye, the nationally renowned hospitality group, announced their latest concept Canje is here. Led by Executive Chef Tavel Bristol-Joseph, 2020 FOOD & WINE’s Best New Chef, Canje pays homage to Tavel’s Caribbean roots with a menu inspired by mainland Guyana and many of the islands in the region. Canje is located in East Austin at 1914 E 6th St. and reservations are available at canjeatx.com.

“We’re excited to introduce a cuisine to Austin that is special to my heart, and that I believe Austin has been yearning for,” said Bristol-Joseph. “At Canje, you’ll see Caribbean food that’s elevated in a way that bridges cultural boundaries.”

Born and raised in Georgetown, Guyana, Bristol-Joseph always dreamed of opening a space that is representative of his hometown and his family’s traditions in the kitchen. Canje will explore cooking techniques, ingredients, and the many expressions of vibrant food from Jamaica to Puerto Rico.

Canje will feature a 100-seat dining room in addition to a 24-seat private dining room. The restaurant’s team worked with partner Rand Egbert on the space’s design, while Rogers Design House developed the logo and branding, which pays homage to the Canje Pheasant, the national bird of Guyana.

Items at Canje will include dishes such as Wild Boar Pepper Pot with chili, orange peel, cinnamon, ginger, cassareep; Pan Seared Snapper with coconut broth, cherry tomato, pickled okra, potato, and cilantro; Guyanese Style Roti; and Bone-In Jerk Chicken. Desserts will include Black Cake with cream cheese frosting; Ambrosia with spiked rum, seasonal fruit, and a fresh baked cookie.

The bar at Canje is lead by Beverage Director Kate Houser and features a variety of cocktails including the Curry Wata with Canje-Curry Gin, Plantation 3 Star, Mango-Apple Chutney, Lemon, and Orange; Love Drug with Cacao-infused Mezcal, Cocchi Torino, Mauby Bark tincture, Frozen Pina Colada with Baccardi Superior, Plantation pineapple, coconut cream, and lime, and many more. A selection of beers and wine will also be available.

Canje is located in East Austin at 1914 E 6th St, and is open seven days a week Sunday-Wednesday 5:00pm-10:00pm and Thursday-Saturday 5:00pm-12:00am. In addition to valet parking, complimentary parking is provided. For more information, please visit canjeatx.com or follow along on Instagram at @canjeatx.