Trinidadian Doubles are the Best Cheap Eats in Brooklyn - Dining on a Dime

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  • @JordanRichard
    @JordanRichard 9 років тому +546

    Like if ur trini & hungry and randomly searching UA-cam for videos about doubles LOL

    • @trini-indiankitchen1540
      @trini-indiankitchen1540 8 років тому +2

      literally me everydad lol...

    • @incubusk8r
      @incubusk8r 7 років тому +2

      I'm indian (India) and i probably have poori channe every week, but this seems different and i really wan to try doubles. i just hope it tastes different. yep i am pretty much searching for doubles.

    • @forgetfulfunctor1
      @forgetfulfunctor1 7 років тому +1

      R3DF4NG I have trouble go to indian restaurants, I'm a trini but raised yankee, and all the Indian dishes here are so eerily similar and they use the same words for trini dishes sometimes (surprise surprise) but it's not the trini dish and yeah that cause me a heckin concern every time I go lol

    • @ilm_seeker
      @ilm_seeker 6 років тому

      OMG!!! In 2018 we're still doing this, LOL 😄

    • @dariustaylorteam4553
      @dariustaylorteam4553 6 років тому

      U could read mind boi😂😂

  • @fortune5315
    @fortune5315 6 років тому +27

    As a Trinidadian seeing other people try what we have all the time makes me feel a little proud

  • @aaronkim8112
    @aaronkim8112 8 років тому +218

    The narrative is very informative - you can tell he does his research and knows how to deliver his exposition in a very engaging way of not only talking about the food but bringing better insight within the historical context and culture behind each dish. It's very personal, and it doesn't seem like he's only in it for the food but the sense of value it creates within the community and impact it has on spreading the diversity. Thank you Lucas :D

    • @pollacksify
      @pollacksify 8 років тому +4

      Yo Lucas - remember when you asked her if she ever drank? Did you get nervous after because you thought drinking was against her religion?

    • @luqmanulhakim8684
      @luqmanulhakim8684 7 років тому

      thank you for writing this comment :D

    • @Sexytrinireds
      @Sexytrinireds 5 років тому

      I TOTALLY agree

    • @candiia.l.9365
      @candiia.l.9365 5 років тому +1

      Yeah but um we don't use Spinach in "Spinach rolls".
      We use Dasheen Bush (some people call it Bhagi) and its called it Saheena. Not sure if you get Dasheen Bush in the US so maybe Spinach is a substitute but... Yeah

    • @knutt81
      @knutt81 4 роки тому

      @@candiia.l.9365 I'm in San Diego, CA. and a lot of the Chinese/Vietnamese grocers have it. Called by their names for it, but yeah, we get it. Still no Doubles though!🤤

  • @lifeintrinidad385
    @lifeintrinidad385 8 років тому +42

    makes me so proud of my country

  • @nedyrb133
    @nedyrb133 9 років тому +120

    I don't usually comment on videos, but this guy's a great host. Hopefully you keep these coming

  • @judahace
    @judahace 8 років тому +182

    come to Trinidad for the realest experience with a doubles!! it's the best!!!

    • @kaelss9692
      @kaelss9692 6 років тому +2

      When you smile sun shines because I am dead are you from trinidad

    • @mizzzlicia1832
      @mizzzlicia1832 5 років тому

      I'm Shooketh as fooketh

    • @mizzzlicia1832
      @mizzzlicia1832 5 років тому

      @@Kxto2 is a sixth sense

    • @JeonJungkook-sr1te
      @JeonJungkook-sr1te 4 роки тому +2

      It really is! Doubles is the best!

    • @judahace
      @judahace 4 роки тому +1

      @@kaelss9692 yes I am

  • @Vincent2wice
    @Vincent2wice 7 років тому +230

    Bruh.... Trinidad Legit have people from EVERY walk of life... I've met More Americans and Canadians in Trinidad then I have in their respected countries lol. There's also ALOT of Guyanese, Venezuelans, Dominicans etc. Trinidad is the ONLY island you will find a White man, an Indian man, a Black man and a Chinese man All "liming" in the local bar having a good time.... 👍👍

    • @GenJeweler
      @GenJeweler 5 років тому +4

      Vincent2wice well said brother

    • @mandelbomb99
      @mandelbomb99 4 роки тому +7

      My grandparents are from Trinidad and their families are originally Chinese. My grandpa makes these still

    • @evansparris6724
      @evansparris6724 4 роки тому +5

      True but not at general election that's when the real tribe comes out

    • @trinihammer
      @trinihammer 3 роки тому +2

      @@evansparris6724 you are absolutely right. on the surface things look alright but behind closed doors thats a different story.

    • @jahzarabailey7756
      @jahzarabailey7756 2 роки тому +1

      I wanna know why liming is in quotions it normal here in Trinidad

  • @emalinel
    @emalinel 8 років тому +16

    You know you've found a good food host when you can practically imagine the flavors/textures the person is describing and instantly want to stuff whatever he's eating in your mouth. Good job, Lucas! Looking forward to watching the rest of this series :)

  • @jonlivington9179
    @jonlivington9179 9 років тому +57

    Lucas Peterson is just awesome, he's a great host!

  • @neikaplay
    @neikaplay 8 років тому +45

    I love that Lucas seeks out all kinds of food not just hipster fusion restaurants. I also like that unlike other food doc channels, that Eater focuses on the food experience and not what chefs do in their downtime.

  • @HeirOfGlee
    @HeirOfGlee 9 років тому +245

    The food of my people

    • @AustinCasey
      @AustinCasey 9 років тому +15

      +Lucas Peterson You shouldn't be eating her people. :P

    • @Vincent2wice
      @Vincent2wice 8 років тому

      +Austin Casey haha I see what you did their.

    • @sneer0101
      @sneer0101 8 років тому

      *there

  • @AnimeMemesz
    @AnimeMemesz 9 років тому +192

    Best show on eater by far keep them coming.

    • @eater
      @eater  9 років тому +9

      +GoatseObama Will do. Thanks for the positivity.

    • @raph_el
      @raph_el 9 років тому

      +GoatseObama I agree. It's awesome !

    • @mrinaleeputtyah3714
      @mrinaleeputtyah3714 7 років тому

      ČLucky. Peterson

  • @warrior1207
    @warrior1207 9 років тому +17

    Lucas glad you showed trinidad and tobago. Great job

  • @I2each
    @I2each 9 років тому +23

    Fun to see food from my country in contrast with all the other great food from across the city. Great show.

  • @SaySayG
    @SaySayG 8 років тому +110

    that's true.. if you want real you gotta go to Trinidad

    • @crimepays8358
      @crimepays8358 7 років тому

      Autistic Cancer who murdering over there

  • @TasteofTrini
    @TasteofTrini 7 років тому +2

    Thank you for this video! I have to visit this place!!

  • @iLoveTurtlesHaha
    @iLoveTurtlesHaha 9 років тому +7

    You rock Lucas. I'm so happy you're the one showcasing doubles. Keep up the great work :).

  • @IFightDarkness
    @IFightDarkness 8 років тому +3

    The best review of Doubles I have seen to date! Thank you! You explained it well enough for tourists to understand!

  • @hamburgerzzzzz
    @hamburgerzzzzz 9 років тому +3

    Love seeing Trinidadian food in the spotlight! Lucas and this show are definitely Eater highlights

  • @ArielViera
    @ArielViera 9 років тому +1

    This guy is the best host, love your down-to-earthness and the fact that you're exploring hidden NYC places. Lucas, keep the videos coming!

  • @fransisco5748
    @fransisco5748 9 років тому +3

    This is the best food show in 2015. Lucas, you got a new fan.

  • @riarajkumar8400
    @riarajkumar8400 8 років тому +4

    proud trini here.. doubles is life❤

  • @angelcardenas9422
    @angelcardenas9422 9 років тому +1

    gracias por los nuevos episodios! uno de los mejores canales que descubrí este año.

  • @teachercarli
    @teachercarli 8 років тому +32

    That lady cracked me up. She has never had a hangover. That was cute.

  • @lindale2213
    @lindale2213 9 років тому +5

    Lucas, you're great on camera and the videos are well done. You're calm/relaxed, cool and someone who sincerely enjoys food. This is definitely a nice break from some of the oddball personalities with other food related channels.

  • @allthings8953
    @allthings8953 8 років тому +41

    hi from south Trinidad everyone👋

    • @ArunaKhudan
      @ArunaKhudan 6 років тому

      Crissy Ramcharan hi from south Trinidad too! Debe have d best doubles!

    • @keishapersad2537
      @keishapersad2537 5 років тому

      It's how trinis like us talk😋

    • @sunitafisher4758
      @sunitafisher4758 4 роки тому

      🌸 Hello sweetpea 🤗

  • @sybilcoleman2171
    @sybilcoleman2171 9 років тому +1

    This is my neighborhood and this place is absolutely amazing. Nine times out of ten I buy quite a few because you can never eat just one. Geeta is a beautiful soul that loves what she does....you can taste it in every bite. ❤

  • @richie125o8
    @richie125o8 8 років тому +1

    its 12:51 am here in trinidad jus smoke some weed and watching this video now am feeling for some doubles lol nice video even though we are a very small country its good to know that we are known all over the world

  • @MrsSheffield
    @MrsSheffield Рік тому +1

    As an East Indian, I LOVE DOUBLES! They remind me of Chole Bhatura in my culture. But different flavours in the channa and it’s a small handheld snack instead.. I would be 300 pounds if I ate these everyday, which I could easily do. 😊

  • @Mnguyen92
    @Mnguyen92 9 років тому +142

    Lucas is the face of this channel

    • @99minsu
      @99minsu 8 років тому +11

      +m nguyen I only watch his segments . get this man a show!

    • @hanalalala7576
      @hanalalala7576 7 років тому

      Lucas Peterson i love you...lol

  • @thatgirljo2119
    @thatgirljo2119 8 років тому +100

    Trini all de way boi!

    • @funwithandreacuteadventure8021
      @funwithandreacuteadventure8021 7 років тому

      Jolisa Brewster hey don't talk like Boi it's actually boy and it's not de its the trini people don't know proper English

    • @chandrasamaroo221
      @chandrasamaroo221 5 років тому

      @S W TRINIDAD REAL I DID EAT D DOUBLES AN ALOO PIE

    • @plasma9862
      @plasma9862 3 роки тому

      @@funwithandreacuteadventure8021 That’s how we speak. You cant change us.

  • @okinoboo4743
    @okinoboo4743 8 років тому +1

    looks great! my first look at trinidadian food. and how cool, it's veggie! thanks for another great episode Lucas

  • @amandip.s.parmar
    @amandip.s.parmar 5 років тому +1

    Greetings!....this is deconstructed version of traditional chhole bhature dish which originates from northern part of India.
    Great to see you all relishing it in a different fashion. Much love from India!

    • @Trini_Hybrid
      @Trini_Hybrid 4 роки тому +1

      it is unique because it is West Indian/Caribbean...also taste-tested and proven by billions of ppl that Doubles are miles ahead of Chole Bhature when the two are compared...

    • @amandip.s.parmar
      @amandip.s.parmar 4 роки тому +1

      @@Trini_Hybrid the dish may have evolved over the time and wouldn't be the same that was sold by Emamool Deen. All credits to him to get this gem to the Caribbean. Much love from India again! Now go ahead and enjoy the dish! Cheers!

    • @Trini_Hybrid
      @Trini_Hybrid 4 роки тому +1

      actually my first memory ever in life is having Doubles...in those days Trinidad kids actually walked themselves in small groups unsupervised to school from village to town center...and a doubles cost only 2 quarters (kid's price 😂) and if you had an odd quarter in your pocket, you simply ask for a half doubles aka "single" 😎

    • @ibps794
      @ibps794 2 роки тому +1

      @@amandip.s.parmar bro do you know about the history of indentured labourers , if yes , then why you are comparing it with chole bhature , everyone knows that dhal Puri, bara,phulourie etc are the food from the eastern part of India and these people carried their dishes with them to carribbean .

  • @kalasalad
    @kalasalad 9 років тому +1

    Best series on Eater!

  • @chefmike9945
    @chefmike9945 9 років тому +1

    Lucas! Nicely done. Keep these delicious video's headed our way.

  • @pgame20
    @pgame20 9 років тому

    As usual, Lucas nailed it. Best thing Eater puts out.

  • @LillyPlans
    @LillyPlans 6 років тому

    Day becomes a little better after watching Lucas... good job man!!! good job EATER!!!

  • @irenevano
    @irenevano 6 років тому +1

    How am I just discovering this channel? Love it. Great host!

  • @catey101
    @catey101 7 років тому +2

    I love how he explained that there are many cultures and ethnicties in Trinidad. Goshh i feel for doubles now lol

  • @anjoferguson3717
    @anjoferguson3717 5 років тому

    Lucas it's the first time I've heard a narrative of trinidad and doubles that is so close to on point as its gonna get. Well done. Proud trini

  • @barry4988
    @barry4988 9 років тому

    Great host. Great series.

  • @dannyflanagan4791
    @dannyflanagan4791 8 років тому

    i, and friends and neighbors i have introduced to it, eat here all the time now! brooklyn is the best for finding these kinds of spots, come back! thanks eater and lucas!

  • @xx-jp2yt
    @xx-jp2yt 7 років тому +1

    my family is Trinidadian. love the food I grew up with :)

  • @roxannewalcott2501
    @roxannewalcott2501 7 років тому +2

    Hey, good morning, as Lucas has said, Trinidad and Tobago truly a mixed nation. I am proud to say so because I am a trinbagoian, the short abbreviation for the two nations combine. We embrace anyone because of our mixed heritage. You will see an African but check his family out his mother or father, can be an East Indian. Our food background is huge. There will be conflicts but our people are truly spicy and loving. We also has the most churches in the world, out country takes God Almighty seriously, there are all different religious beliefs but each respects each others beliefs. Have great day everyone.

  • @Ranie1980
    @Ranie1980 6 років тому +2

    In Trinidad, doubles used to be traditionally found only for breakfast on weekends, then it extended to all days and now in 2018, you can get doubles on mornings, evenings into night and at some famous spots most of the day. It can be found all over the country, set up on the road side (street food) and food trucks where you get it hot on the spot (cooking while serving). Within recent years in a few locations you can get gourmet doubles - where you can get chicken or shrimp etc. added to your doubles. It's amazing! Usually you can get aloe pie (potato pie) wherever you get doubles and some places - more so the food trucks and selected stalls you can get other local delicacies like saheena, kachourie, polourie, baigani etc.....

  • @grayheet
    @grayheet 4 роки тому

    Finally a you tuber who actually did their research about the food and culture thank you. Watched another you tuber and got so upset

  • @randyromero9966
    @randyromero9966 9 років тому +4

    Lucas you are the best host! :)

  • @ramishrambarran3998
    @ramishrambarran3998 2 роки тому

    Short and sweet and to the point !
    Truly hangover food !
    We even have chicken doubles here !
    You should see Mark Weins eat spicy doubles !
    Trinidad & Tobago.
    West Indies.

  • @SilaChea
    @SilaChea 9 років тому +1

    Definitely going to try it out next time i'm in the city. Thanks Eater! Btw, Lucas is a great host

  • @vy7925
    @vy7925 6 років тому

    One of the Trini guys from my work brought me one of these Doubles once...Been hooked ever since lol. Delicious stuff

  • @jaydabarran8374
    @jaydabarran8374 10 місяців тому +1

    So proud to be a trini right now hey dis guy should really come down trinidad and see bachanal, jam, lime, and d boss food and also jam to DNA

  • @roarmaus
    @roarmaus 8 років тому +2

    Ah! That was one of my fave places! Abu's Bakery was great, too. Delicious pies. Bean and sweet potato ones!

  • @naianya
    @naianya 8 років тому

    Keep it coming!

  • @mello6344
    @mello6344 4 роки тому +2

    “If ya want it real ya gotta go Trinidad” man already know!

  • @arifjatmiko7014
    @arifjatmiko7014 8 років тому

    great job Lucas!

  • @cessann9651
    @cessann9651 8 років тому

    my fave yt channel right now. 😊

  • @Rad1oSilence
    @Rad1oSilence 9 років тому +1

    the best food show from eater

  • @larrygiles1603
    @larrygiles1603 7 років тому

    Heading to NYC for first time in Oct and staying in Brooklyn. Love seeing stuff like this to check out.

    • @eater
      @eater  7 років тому

      There's lot of amazing food in Brooklyn, have a great trip!

    • @larrygiles1603
      @larrygiles1603 7 років тому

      If I was consciously trying to eat cheap, could I have a food budget in NYC of $40 a day? Is that possible?

    • @eater
      @eater  7 років тому

      Definitely doable, there are plenty of cheap eats in NYC that are very good.
      Check out our Heatmaps for some suggestions: ny.eater.com/maps/cheap-eats-nyc-mapped

    • @larrygiles1603
      @larrygiles1603 7 років тому

      Thanks for your help folks! All the best!

  • @paulinemark5230
    @paulinemark5230 8 років тому +35

    Lol....I love how profound he was when discribing the doubles; very National Geographic. Americans are funny yes.

  • @lonzoo6467
    @lonzoo6467 8 років тому +3

    I LOVE TRINIDAD

  • @MerlinOpeth
    @MerlinOpeth 8 років тому

    good video man, all the best.

  • @veshmahlalwah334
    @veshmahlalwah334 8 років тому +92

    see you also got a local drink solo apple j. real trini experience

    • @qblarg
      @qblarg 8 років тому +9

      shoulda got a peardrax

    • @j.chaitlal9421
      @j.chaitlal9421 7 років тому +3

      veshmah Lalwah ya no ya trini wen yuh buy de apple j

    • @syd2800
      @syd2800 6 років тому

      veshmah Lalwah yes boiiiiiii

    • @ArunaKhudan
      @ArunaKhudan 6 років тому +2

      Buh yuh really need to eat doubles wide a red solo!

    • @Sexytrinireds
      @Sexytrinireds 5 років тому +1

      Best is a SOLO 😃

  • @deepanandlal6683
    @deepanandlal6683 7 років тому

    Glad seeing you like our food

  • @quixscent7734
    @quixscent7734 8 років тому +12

    Good thing i live in Trinidad#BESTDOUBLES

  • @onelovelion9713
    @onelovelion9713 6 років тому

    I'm proud to see my food from Trinidad is a big hit in Brooklyn💜

  • @TheLaidbackBiker
    @TheLaidbackBiker 3 роки тому

    I love doubles. I used to get them at Singh's Roti Shop on Liberty near the Van Wyck Exp. I miss them.

  • @Farhana09151989
    @Farhana09151989 5 років тому

    Bengali girl over here loving all my West Indian Folks and of course the FOOD!! ❤️

  • @trinicassanova
    @trinicassanova 9 років тому +2

    So proud of Trinidad and Lucas you are the bomb btw the quadruple is called a triple. When you did dining on a dime this is what we eat as dining on a dime. And we eat it with our hands well most of us. But glad you enjoyed. Come to Trinidad soon and let's go eat

  • @dylanjawahir511
    @dylanjawahir511 7 років тому

    Big my country Trinidad 🙌🙌🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

  • @deepanandlal6683
    @deepanandlal6683 7 років тому

    Glad to see you like our food

  • @HelloKiwe
    @HelloKiwe 8 років тому +13

    my favorite food ever that and sushi. I'm a try Japadadian at heart lol

    • @echantelois
      @echantelois 7 років тому +1

      Japadadian?? That is fantastic.

  • @pipachleba4243
    @pipachleba4243 8 років тому

    I'm in love with your job.

  • @lenang9332
    @lenang9332 2 роки тому

    I love eating food from the shop of Trinidad and Tobago.
    It is delicious 😋👍

  • @treynaevivica3578
    @treynaevivica3578 8 років тому

    saw Trinidad and had to watch!!! LOVE MY T&T

  • @schroppieee
    @schroppieee 9 років тому

    everyone loves you lucas!!

  • @aneeliaali6885
    @aneeliaali6885 8 років тому

    Proud to be from Trinidad

  • @jessestrings
    @jessestrings 8 років тому

    im trini and ive been to a & a loved it

    • @eater
      @eater  8 років тому

      +COMEBACK KING Awesome! Everyone was so nice there, thanks for watching!

    • @jessestrings
      @jessestrings 8 років тому

      No problem

  • @christiJK
    @christiJK 8 років тому

    Lucas reminds of me of an older @MotokiMaxted - I love both of them so this is fantastic

  • @WilldoesPwns
    @WilldoesPwns 9 років тому

    These really are fantastic; one day I'll go to NYC and I'll eat all these featured foods!

  • @Jolene8
    @Jolene8 8 років тому +15

    I live in BK. Now I have to find this place. :p

  • @johnnyspeed5885
    @johnnyspeed5885 6 років тому

    Definitely trying this spot next time I'm in NY!

  • @alejandroseetal
    @alejandroseetal 7 років тому

    Loved the video eh 👊👊👌👌💯💯💯

  • @aarav3890
    @aarav3890 8 років тому

    Lucas, you're such an awesome dude.

  • @eagleeye8916
    @eagleeye8916 7 років тому

    live bout a mile from there , can't wait to try it out soon

  • @galaxygirl7122
    @galaxygirl7122 6 років тому

    I love seeing foreigners enjoying our Trini foods 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

  • @TandJgaming
    @TandJgaming 4 роки тому +1

    Idk what it is about roger but I trust that man with my life.

  • @olimakiella
    @olimakiella 4 роки тому +1

    Too true about getting it after parties. Can't tell you how many times I've stopped for two doubles at 4am

  • @bernscharles1396
    @bernscharles1396 7 років тому

    Great video!!!:)

  • @rayannababoolal551
    @rayannababoolal551 6 років тому

    he makes food looks so delicious while eating

  • @Caramelized_Suga
    @Caramelized_Suga 6 років тому

    I'm so pissed they're not open any more. I loved A&A remind me of home. So much😭

  • @Val_Sylvir_868
    @Val_Sylvir_868 5 років тому +1

    feelin for ah doubles now, meh mouth waterin

  • @stevenjohn8501
    @stevenjohn8501 8 років тому +3

    #Trini to de Bone!!!
    Doubles is Life!!

  • @DarthFurie
    @DarthFurie 3 роки тому

    Wow I've actually been to this exact shop, one of my Trini friends introduced me to it. I used to live about 3 blocks away, I like their roti and channa. And yes people actually do form long lines at this place sometimes lol

  • @abhinavkushal6431
    @abhinavkushal6431 8 років тому +15

    that is a lot like "chole bhature" from india just a different presentation. I guess food evolves from place to place.. :P

  • @TheLovelySheri
    @TheLovelySheri 6 років тому +3

    Trinidad has the best food in the world.

  • @YBR111
    @YBR111 4 роки тому +2

    1:03 FACTS.🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

  • @N_zoss
    @N_zoss 9 років тому

    thanks for the vid, I Def want to check this place out.

  • @sfg078
    @sfg078 8 років тому +4

    Lucas, you're just the best. Thanks to you I'm discovering all sorts of goodies in my own backyard!

  • @imranali-cx8vy
    @imranali-cx8vy 8 років тому +144

    Guess I am the only trinidadian here lol

  • @marilynr409
    @marilynr409 4 роки тому

    Well said .