Dude you know this guys doing a great job when you binge watch the whole dine on a dime series in one night. Awesome host, very humble and inspiring ! Greetings from France, land of the foodie xD !
Lucas, big fan from hong kong. I get so excited when i see eater has posted a new video with you in it. Best host ever; so articulate, thoughtful and down to earth!!!
This show proves that documentaries does not need big name brands to show that it is worth watching and learning. Just a talented host and a great team! I love it!
I got to give eater some credit, you guys do find the newest and trendy cuisines that not everyone knows already, and I love that you don't shy away from exploring lesser known national foods. I'll keep watching and yeah Lucas Peterson is Bae
So I live in Puerto Rico and while Jibarito sandwiches can be found on the archipelago you have to go out of your way to find them. They're usually thought of as a fad or a gimmick. It's always fun to see tourists and the Puerto Rican diaspora trying to order Jibaritos at local restaurants. The confused stares that they get from the local employees are priceless.
There are (or were) quite a few sandwich shops in the more predominantly Puerto Rican neighborhoods in Chicago (like Humbolt Park and Logan Square) that specialized in jibarito sandwiches. My understanding from them was mashed plantains were used back in Puerto Rico because a lot of people couldn't afford bread ("jibarito" being a slang term essentially meaning "hillbilly"); but plantains grow everywhere there, so some inspired (and delicious) adaptations were done to make these awesome sandwiches.
+A Kahn We like to think of the thumbs down in the way that it was used in the Roman Colosseum during gladiator events. They're just telling us that we're killing it! Thanks for watching!
Little known fact about Lucas...back in his CIA days, while on assignment in Puerto Rico, Lucas stopped by a street vendor during a surveillance mission, the vendor had rice and beans, steak, pork, sauteed onions and tostones. The vendor served everything on a paper plate but Lucas, being in a hurry and having his hands full with spy gear needed another solution. Using his quick wit and hunger as motivation, Lucas told the vendor to place the sliced steak in between two tostones, add the sauteed onions on top with a coating of savory white sauce to bring it all together. AND that my friends is the legend of how the famous Puerto Rican Jibarito was born.
In Puerto Rico there is only one place that makes them and its called El Platanal(they specialize in plantain dishes). It's a Chicago invention brought to the island.
well its known as a Puerto Rican dish so good luck with that one. my father is 73 and hes grandmother use to make them this plate when he was a little boy.
This is the Puertorican dish. No one make them more like Puerto Rico. Why when we invent something people trying to take credit like if it was made first in other places? This is a Puertorican dish and no one elses. We do the best food and ya copy, period.
As ever, great content Lucas; some of my favourite on UA-cam. I'd like to add my voice to the crowd of people hoping for more long form content. A Michael Palin style around the world series with an enormous budget would be IDEAL; here's hoping! : )
I love fried plantains. I think I would totally into that sandwich but I don't think they have them here in LA . I like your perspective on food. it's nice to see a food writer who actually live and speak food so passionately. keep the vlog coming and please visit LA again
You should have the groan of sheer longing I made when you showed these. I guess I will either have to wait a few years for the trend to come across the pond or just go to PR and eat until I Creosote.
Really enjoying this series and that's definitely a sandwich I'd like to try. I also really like the camera work and editing in Eater videos. Tempted to travel to the U.S. to try some of these dishes.
Lucas! I loved everything about this episode with the exception of your hipster/hobo beer choice. Haha. My brother has had something similar in Puerto Rico. You need deserve and expanded format. Thank you again for another delicious video. Blessings ChefMike
Hey Lucas, think it might be time for you to do your own thing. You have amassed quite the following! Your videos resonate with your personableness, that have me watching for more.
Lucas for President! Hey Lucas, are you based permanently in Chicago now? Be sure to check out some of our awesome Filipino restaurants, cheap and delicious!
Ooooo I think I'm in love with this plantain sandwich. u made it look absolutely delicious hot stuff. ;) :) I've got to get me one of those sandwiches but the problem is where would u get one of those in London ? well I suppose I'll have to look it up on the Internet ? :) that actually looks like a type of posh sandwich. yum
I lived in Puerto Rico for 12 years and I have never seen those sandwiches, so don't move to Puerto Rico for that reason. They look incredible and it might be accurate that this was first started in Chicago. Who'd know!
True Story: This past weekend - Bought a last-minute plane ticket on a Friday morning from San Diego, flew overnight, landed in Chicago at 3:30am on Saturday, slept on a terminal bench, took the blue line to Western, had a coffee in Bucktown, walked around in 20 degree weather without gloves carried my bag downtown, dropped off my bag at River Hotel on Upper Wacker, walked down past Millennium Park to my old school, had another coffee at Dollop, took the pink line at Harold Washington, dozed off in exhaustion until 18th street, walked around to kill time, had yet another coffee, saw some cool artwork, "FINALLY IT'S 12PM", walked into The Jibarito Shop behind a couple, ordered a steak "full" sandwich with chihuahua cheese and arroz con gandules, snarfed the delicious fried goodness in 10 minutes, and took my tired ass back to the pink line back downtown: belly full, lips greasy from the steak and plantain, dozing off to sleep on my way to the Loop...
Lucas, your complete lack of pretension is so rare and wonderful in a food presenter. Keep up the good work!
I live in the Caribbean and it is really satisfying to see food I grew up with being respected. Keep up this diversity on your show Lucas!
What's charming about him it that he stands back and listens to what people have to say! 👍🏻
Dude you know this guys doing a great job when you binge watch the whole dine on a dime series in one night. Awesome host, very humble and inspiring ! Greetings from France, land of the foodie xD !
+Florian Pausé Thanks for watching!
+Eater eater fuck off was talking to Lucas
Lucas, big fan from hong kong. I get so excited when i see eater has posted a new video with you in it. Best host ever; so articulate, thoughtful and down to earth!!!
I say we make a petition to get lucas hes own show! I think he deserves it and i would watch every single episode of it.
+ドルゼドゥー This is Lucas' own show! Thanks for watching!
+Comment Exactly :)
Yes We Must
I don't know. It sounds like a good idea but I think the whole feel would change if Lucas were to present under a larger production.
+ドルゼドゥー Isn't this his show? Don't you UA-cam, brah?
This show proves that documentaries does not need big name brands to show that it is worth watching and learning.
Just a talented host and a great team! I love it!
+Josh Kay Thanks for watching!
Amazing host. He asks a question and lets them answer instead of finishing their sentence like he knows everything.
These episodes need to be way longer. Best show on Eater!
Lucas is the beat host better than all eater and munchies host combined
Another good one! Thanks Lucas! I have never heard of this type of sandwich and it looked really delicious!
Lucas should do international eating show !!!
Lucas videos is getting better n better, he's more character, a bit more alive it seems. Not so emotionless.
You are the champion of food that I want to eat but didn't know existed until watching your episodes
I got to give eater some credit, you guys do find the newest and trendy cuisines that not everyone knows already, and I love that you don't shy away from exploring lesser known national foods. I'll keep watching and yeah Lucas Peterson is Bae
So I live in Puerto Rico and while Jibarito sandwiches can be found on the archipelago you have to go out of your way to find them. They're usually thought of as a fad or a gimmick. It's always fun to see tourists and the Puerto Rican diaspora trying to order Jibaritos at local restaurants. The confused stares that they get from the local employees are priceless.
I want to go to Puerto Rico next year. I'm Australian. Any tips on good spots to eat?
Guavate PR some of the best food on the island on a mountain town
Once again, great video Lucas! The sound of the crunchy plantains makes me want to fly to Puerto Rico just to try a Jibarito!
lol. They dont have Jibaritos in PR. Jibaritos were solely invented in Chicago. There is probably more PuertoRicans in Chi-tiwn than in PR.
that crunch elevates the sandwich to a different level..woul love to try out...keep it up Lucas...
Lucas' 30 minute shows PLEASE!
There are (or were) quite a few sandwich shops in the more predominantly Puerto Rican neighborhoods in Chicago (like Humbolt Park and Logan Square) that specialized in jibarito sandwiches. My understanding from them was mashed plantains were used back in Puerto Rico because a lot of people couldn't afford bread ("jibarito" being a slang term essentially meaning "hillbilly"); but plantains grow everywhere there, so some inspired (and delicious) adaptations were done to make these awesome sandwiches.
I'm visiting Chicago right now and had a jibarito because of this video and GOOD LORD it is delicious... can I find this in LA?
I used to work at a Puerto Rican place and is often get a jibaro for lunch. Sol Food in San Rafael, so good!
What sort of individual goes around disliking these fantastically made (free to view) videos?!
+A Kahn We like to think of the thumbs down in the way that it was used in the Roman Colosseum during gladiator events. They're just telling us that we're killing it! Thanks for watching!
this guy has the ability to make people drool over whatever he's eating
Thank you for sharing this with me and the rest of the personal public thank you.
The brown bag special at the end is the classic Chicago move.
Little known fact about Lucas...back in his CIA days, while on assignment in Puerto Rico, Lucas stopped by a street vendor during a surveillance mission, the vendor had rice and beans, steak, pork, sauteed onions and tostones. The vendor served everything on a paper plate but Lucas, being in a hurry and having his hands full with spy gear needed another solution. Using his quick wit and hunger as motivation, Lucas told the vendor to place the sliced steak in between two tostones, add the sauteed onions on top with a coating of savory white sauce to bring it all together. AND that my friends is the legend of how the famous Puerto Rican Jibarito was born.
+Brian McNay True story! Thanks for watching!
+Brian McNay lol i thought u mean culinary institute of america
The Old Style in the paper bag...PRICELESS
In Puerto Rico there is only one place that makes them and its called El Platanal(they specialize in plantain dishes). It's a Chicago invention brought to the island.
+thejompi it's not a Chicago invention, it is a traditional Venezuelan dish.
True I forgot. It started with Venezuelans.
well its known as a Puerto Rican dish so good luck with that one. my father is 73 and hes grandmother use to make them this plate when he was a little boy.
make more episodes please and fast. the show is so great Ive already been through all the series 3 times
+wissam osseyli New episodes of Dining on a Dime air on Tuesdays. So tune in tomorrow. Thanks for watching!
This is the Puertorican dish. No one make them more like Puerto Rico. Why when we invent something people trying to take credit like if it was made first in other places? This is a Puertorican dish and no one elses. We do the best food and ya copy, period.
As ever, great content Lucas; some of my favourite on UA-cam. I'd like to add my voice to the crowd of people hoping for more long form content. A Michael Palin style around the world series with an enormous budget would be IDEAL; here's hoping! : )
Omgggg those sandwiches look so deliciousssss I love plantains
I love these episode of hidden food places that's not common!
This dude's the man.
It's amazing how hard people used to work. I mean the amount of carbohydrates equatorial countries (trad.) eat is amazing.
The best Food of Chicago👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 thank Q u jibaritooooo👍👌
I love watching your videos!
Lucas is my favorite
These are AMAZING
I live in the Chicago area and now I have to go here
I am finishing up my first semester of culinary. I hope in years to come that I end up on this channel. Or one similar too it.
Good luck dear!
Well thanks :D
I love fried plantains. I think I would totally into that sandwich but I don't think they have them here in LA .
I like your perspective on food. it's nice to see a food writer who actually live and speak food so passionately.
keep the vlog coming and please visit LA again
The sandwiches look so amazing. I wish I could have some!
You should have the groan of sheer longing I made when you showed these. I guess I will either have to wait a few years for the trend to come across the pond or just go to PR and eat until I Creosote.
Really enjoying this series and that's definitely a sandwich I'd like to try. I also really like the camera work and editing in Eater videos. Tempted to travel to the U.S. to try some of these dishes.
Lucas! I loved everything about this episode with the exception of your hipster/hobo beer choice. Haha. My brother has had something similar in Puerto Rico. You need deserve and expanded format. Thank you again for another delicious video. Blessings ChefMike
***** I completely understand. Was just hoping you weren't lobbying for the next PBR.
Another good one Lucas...
Lucas cracking open a cold one! Only missing the boys.
This looks amazingly delicious!!
yay new episode!
The perfect pair for that Jíbarito Sandwich is a cold cerveza like Medalla Light (from PuertoRico) or a cold glass of Mabí .... Buen Provecho!!! ;)
Hey Lucas, think it might be time for you to do your own thing. You have amassed quite the following! Your videos resonate with your personableness, that have me watching for more.
Why didn't you go to Humble Park to get a Jibarito sandwich....that is a Puerto Rican area
Chicago is no joke!
Oh my goodness that looks so delicious... gotta to try that one..
you should try Ala Brasa ( Puerto Rican grilled chicken) with yellow sauce and green sauce.
this makes me want to try that sandwich soo much!!!ahhhh
Nom Nom. That crunch. How does he stay so fit?
love this video and make me hungry.
2:28 over sound of opening a beer anyday Lucas. Damn son - sounds yummy . Literally.
Lucas is that guy! Very personable and knowledgable. If he leaves EATER is going to shit.
Lucas you should try dosas, idlis and South Indian cuisine in general
Love this guy
wow that looks good
this is aweSOME!
Love the paper bag!
sounds like my type of sandwich!
why cant I be there now lol
Ima hungry
PRguy whos always lived on the island, i havent ever even heard of the jibarito so it could very wll be from chicago... now i really wanna taste it :(
Lucas Peterson 😍😍😍😍
looks good to me .i need to try this.
How delicious 😍
need to make these videos longer,please.
Se me hace la boca agua!
They have these all over Washington heights in NYC, they're called Patecons
That looks so good
Looks good!
Lowkey.. I only watch episodes with Lucas on them lol
Lucas go to Puerto Rico the food is amazing
Watching this made me hungry! I almost took a bite of iPad
I've been familiar with PR food for decades and I've never heard of "El Jibarito" made with plantains for bread. Must be a stateside thing.
What a good fucking guy Lucas is, like, 100%.
But shoutout to the Champagne cola i see on that table... Thats authentic as hell lol
Sankofa NYC yeap!!🌹👏🇵🇷
2:04 cracking a cold one with the boys
Lucas for President! Hey Lucas, are you based permanently in Chicago now? Be sure to check out some of our awesome Filipino restaurants, cheap and delicious!
Lucas, how did the plantains hold up over the course of the meal? Did they stay crispy or do they eventually get a bit soggy? Asking for...a friend...
nice food yummiest food
Wish I had this job
Ooooo I think I'm in love with this plantain sandwich.
u made it look absolutely delicious hot stuff. ;) :)
I've got to get me one of those sandwiches but the problem is where would u get one of those in London ?
well I suppose I'll have to look it up on the Internet ? :)
that actually looks like a type of posh sandwich. yum
Marking this place in my map
legit delicious...
Man I love lucas! I really wonder what kinda ethnic mix he is, seeing as he can speak like a gazillion languages lol
arroz con gondules, yes!!!!
Lucas you are the real senpai
place is packed
I lived in Puerto Rico for 12 years and I have never seen those sandwiches, so don't move to Puerto Rico for that reason. They look incredible and it might be accurate that this was first started in Chicago. Who'd know!
2:04 YESSSSSSS:) LOL
Why you didn't go to Humboldt Park for the Jibarito, tho?
True Story: This past weekend - Bought a last-minute plane ticket on a Friday morning from San Diego, flew overnight, landed in Chicago at 3:30am on Saturday, slept on a terminal bench, took the blue line to Western, had a coffee in Bucktown, walked around in 20 degree weather without gloves carried my bag downtown, dropped off my bag at River Hotel on Upper Wacker, walked down past Millennium Park to my old school, had another coffee at Dollop, took the pink line at Harold Washington, dozed off in exhaustion until 18th street, walked around to kill time, had yet another coffee, saw some cool artwork, "FINALLY IT'S 12PM", walked into The Jibarito Shop behind a couple, ordered a steak "full" sandwich with chihuahua cheese and arroz con gandules, snarfed the delicious fried goodness in 10 minutes, and took my tired ass back to the pink line back downtown: belly full, lips greasy from the steak and plantain, dozing off to sleep on my way to the Loop...