Rogers Burgers is one of Flatbush’s newest dining spots, serving up a Caribbean twist on classic American fast food.

The burger joint, at 801 Rogers Ave., has been serving up burgers layered with ingredients familiar to the predominantly Caribbean neighborhood of Flatbush such as jerk, curry and pikliz (a pickled slaw). The inspiration to mix island fare with typical American fast food delights is because the owners are children of West Indian immigrants, exposed to a broader American culture.

“Part of that is eating burgers that’s a better quality than what’s being offered here,” said co-founder, Josue Pierre, who is of Haitian descent and a Flatbush native.

Their top two top selling menu items include the Creole Burger, packed with flavorful Haitian pikliz and the Yard Burger, a beef

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