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

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  • čas přidán 21. 12. 2015
  • Lucas Peterson heads to the Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood of Brooklyn in search of authentic Trinidadian cuisine. A&A Bake and Doubles Shop, owned by Geeta and Noel Brown, is famous for their doubles: a hand-held Trinidadian sandwich made with fried bread and stuffed with chickpeas.
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  • @JordanRichard
    @JordanRichard Před 8 lety +543

    Like if ur trini & hungry and randomly searching CZcams for videos about doubles LOL

    • @trini-indiankitchen1540
      @trini-indiankitchen1540 Před 8 lety +2

      literally me everydad lol...

    • @incubusk8r
      @incubusk8r Před 7 lety +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 Před 6 lety +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 Před 6 lety

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

    • @dariustaylorteam4553
      @dariustaylorteam4553 Před 5 lety

      U could read mind boi😂😂

  • @Vincent2wice
    @Vincent2wice Před 7 lety +227

    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.... 👍👍

    • @Gen3designs
      @Gen3designs Před 4 lety +4

      Vincent2wice well said brother

    • @mandelbomb99
      @mandelbomb99 Před 4 lety +7

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

    • @evansparris6724
      @evansparris6724 Před 3 lety +5

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

    • @trinihammer
      @trinihammer Před 2 lety +2

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

    • @jahzarabailey7756
      @jahzarabailey7756 Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @fortune5315
    @fortune5315 Před 6 lety +27

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

  • @aaronkim8112
    @aaronkim8112 Před 8 lety +217

    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 Před 7 lety +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 Před 6 lety

      thank you for writing this comment :D

    • @Sexytrinireds
      @Sexytrinireds Před 5 lety

      I TOTALLY agree

    • @candiia.l.9365
      @candiia.l.9365 Před 4 lety +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 Před 3 lety

      @@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!🤤

  • @judahace
    @judahace Před 7 lety +182

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

  • @nedyrb133
    @nedyrb133 Před 8 lety +120

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

  • @lifeintrinidad385
    @lifeintrinidad385 Před 7 lety +42

    makes me so proud of my country

  • @SaySayG
    @SaySayG Před 7 lety +109

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

  • @neikaplay
    @neikaplay Před 8 lety +44

    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.

  • @jonlivington9179
    @jonlivington9179 Před 8 lety +57

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

  • @HeirOfGlee
    @HeirOfGlee Před 8 lety +245

    The food of my people

    • @AustinCasey
      @AustinCasey Před 8 lety +15

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

    • @Vincent2wice
      @Vincent2wice Před 8 lety

      +Austin Casey haha I see what you did their.

    • @sneer0101
      @sneer0101 Před 7 lety

      *there

  • @emalinel
    @emalinel Před 8 lety +15

    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 :)

  • @teachercarli
    @teachercarli Před 7 lety +32

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

  • @AnimeMemesz
    @AnimeMemesz Před 8 lety +192

    Best show on eater by far keep them coming.

  • @warrior1207
    @warrior1207 Před 8 lety +16

    Lucas glad you showed trinidad and tobago. Great job

  • @riarajkumar8400
    @riarajkumar8400 Před 7 lety +4

    proud trini here.. doubles is life❤

  • @I2each
    @I2each Před 8 lety +22

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

  • @allthings8953
    @allthings8953 Před 7 lety +41

    hi from south Trinidad everyone👋

  • @Sexytrinireds
    @Sexytrinireds Před 5 lety +3

    Doubles is no only a hang over meal it's a Saturday morning after buying market goods or just out from a night shift or a quick breakfast before work / classes quick meal...
    And I love roasted pepper on mine medium with Chutney and sweet sauce no cucumber or grated coconut...
    Come Trinidad and try it out... My favorite place to eat is Darrens Doubles behind Maraval's Royal Bank for the wickedest roasted pepper (yummm) and the doubles itself is so tasty.👍👍👍

  • @Mnguyen92
    @Mnguyen92 Před 8 lety +142

    Lucas is the face of this channel

    • @99minsu
      @99minsu Před 8 lety +11

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

    • @hanalalala7576
      @hanalalala7576 Před 6 lety

      Lucas Peterson i love you...lol

  • @roxannewalcott2501
    @roxannewalcott2501 Před 6 lety +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.

  • @sfg078
    @sfg078 Před 7 lety +4

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

  • @hamburgerzzzzz
    @hamburgerzzzzz Před 8 lety +3

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

  • @iLoveTurtlesHaha
    @iLoveTurtlesHaha Před 8 lety +7

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

  • @paulinemark5230
    @paulinemark5230 Před 7 lety +35

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

  • @mello6344
    @mello6344 Před 4 lety +2

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

  • @thatgirljo2119
    @thatgirljo2119 Před 7 lety +100

    Trini all de way boi!

    • @funwithandreacuteadventure8021
      @funwithandreacuteadventure8021 Před 6 lety

      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 Před 4 lety

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

    • @plasma9862
      @plasma9862 Před 2 lety

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

  • @IFightDarkness
    @IFightDarkness Před 7 lety +3

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

  • @sybilcoleman2171
    @sybilcoleman2171 Před 8 lety +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. ❤

  • @fransisco5748
    @fransisco5748 Před 8 lety +3

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

  • @TasteofTrini
    @TasteofTrini Před 6 lety +2

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

  • @ArielViera
    @ArielViera Před 8 lety +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!

  • @Ranie1980
    @Ranie1980 Před 6 lety +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.....

  • @catey101
    @catey101 Před 7 lety +2

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

  • @veshmahlalwah334
    @veshmahlalwah334 Před 8 lety +92

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

    • @qblarg
      @qblarg Před 7 lety +9

      shoulda got a peardrax

    • @j.chaitlal9421
      @j.chaitlal9421 Před 6 lety +3

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

    • @syd2800
      @syd2800 Před 6 lety

      veshmah Lalwah yes boiiiiiii

    • @ArunaKhudan
      @ArunaKhudan Před 6 lety +2

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

    • @Sexytrinireds
      @Sexytrinireds Před 5 lety +1

      Best is a SOLO 😃

  • @quixscent7734
    @quixscent7734 Před 7 lety +12

    Good thing i live in Trinidad#BESTDOUBLES

  • @lindale2213
    @lindale2213 Před 8 lety +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.

  • @angelcardenas9422
    @angelcardenas9422 Před 8 lety +1

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

  • @abhinavkushal6431
    @abhinavkushal6431 Před 7 lety +15

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

  • @xx-jp2yt
    @xx-jp2yt Před 7 lety +1

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

  • @irenevano
    @irenevano Před 6 lety +1

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

  • @chefmike9945
    @chefmike9945 Před 8 lety +1

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

  • @TandJgaming
    @TandJgaming Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @LillyPlans
    @LillyPlans Před 6 lety

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

  • @kalasalad
    @kalasalad Před 8 lety +1

    Best series on Eater!

  • @okinoboo4743
    @okinoboo4743 Před 8 lety +1

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

  • @Blueskies1180
    @Blueskies1180 Před 10 měsíci +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. 😊

  • @pgame20
    @pgame20 Před 8 lety

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

  • @moniquec3122
    @moniquec3122 Před 8 lety +7

    This food is sooooooooooooo good. I always get salt fish and bake with channa (chick peas) with hot pepper sauced tamarind sauce for $4.00...OMFG!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @CupcakeYT.
    @CupcakeYT. Před 7 lety +10

    Aye I'm Trinidadian☺

  • @SilaChea
    @SilaChea Před 8 lety +1

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

  • @xilousuchus
    @xilousuchus Před 3 lety +1

    As a Trini born in Canada its a shame ive never been to Trinidad to taste the real thing, but we have some good doubles here in Toronto

  • @richie125o8
    @richie125o8 Před 8 lety +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

  • @Jolene8
    @Jolene8 Před 8 lety +15

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

  • @Farhana09151989
    @Farhana09151989 Před 4 lety

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

  • @OneHotTrini
    @OneHotTrini Před 6 lety +5

    A&A doubles is the best in brooklyn. They moved to 1337 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11216. Im going there now for a bake and saltfish with fry aloo and a doubles. #greedy lol

  • @ramishrambarran3998
    @ramishrambarran3998 Před rokem

    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.

  • @barry4988
    @barry4988 Před 8 lety

    Great host. Great series.

  • @naianya
    @naianya Před 8 lety

    Keep it coming!

  • @dannyflanagan4791
    @dannyflanagan4791 Před 8 lety

    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!

  • @roarmaus
    @roarmaus Před 7 lety +2

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

  • @MerlinOpeth
    @MerlinOpeth Před 7 lety

    good video man, all the best.

  • @TheLovelySheri
    @TheLovelySheri Před 5 lety +3

    Trinidad has the best food in the world.

  • @jaydabarran8374
    @jaydabarran8374 Před 4 měsíci +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

  • @TheLaidbackBiker
    @TheLaidbackBiker Před 2 lety

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

  • @vy7925
    @vy7925 Před 5 lety

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

  • @YBR111
    @YBR111 Před 4 lety +2

    1:03 FACTS.🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

  • @olimakiella
    @olimakiella Před 3 lety +1

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

  • @anjoferguson3717
    @anjoferguson3717 Před 5 lety

    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

  • @HelloKiwe
    @HelloKiwe Před 7 lety +13

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

    • @rennzzos788
      @rennzzos788 Před 6 lety +1

      Japadadian?? That is fantastic.

  • @trinicassanova
    @trinicassanova Před 8 lety +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

  • @amandip.s.parmar
    @amandip.s.parmar Před 4 lety +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 Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety +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 Před 3 lety +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 Před rokem +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 .

  • @onelovelion9713
    @onelovelion9713 Před 5 lety

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

  • @alejandroseetal2275
    @alejandroseetal2275 Před 6 lety

    Loved the video eh 👊👊👌👌💯💯💯

  • @lonzoo6467
    @lonzoo6467 Před 7 lety +3

    I LOVE TRINIDAD

  • @dylanjawahir511
    @dylanjawahir511 Před 6 lety

    Big my country Trinidad 🙌🙌🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

  • @ernierobinson4892
    @ernierobinson4892 Před 4 lety +2

    Gosh How I miss eating doubles
    So many trini roti places in NJ going out of business :((
    It's hard to find a nice spot for doubles these days

  • @cessann9651
    @cessann9651 Před 8 lety

    my fave yt channel right now. 😊

  • @N_zoss
    @N_zoss Před 8 lety

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

  • @lenang9332
    @lenang9332 Před 2 lety

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

  • @bernscharles1396
    @bernscharles1396 Před 7 lety

    Great video!!!:)

  • @arifjatmiko7014
    @arifjatmiko7014 Před 8 lety

    great job Lucas!

  • @johnnyspeed5885
    @johnnyspeed5885 Před 5 lety

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

  • @syke77
    @syke77 Před 8 lety +2

    As someone with an Italian background...these are easily my one of my favourite foods bar none

    • @syke77
      @syke77 Před 8 lety +3

      Pro tip: When u want it spicy ask for it "with pepper". That's the lingo ;)

  • @Caramelized_Suga
    @Caramelized_Suga Před 5 lety

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

  • @xore_rexo8284
    @xore_rexo8284 Před 7 lety +5

    doubles on a Sunday morning is the best😂

  • @christiJK
    @christiJK Před 7 lety

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

  • @WilldoesPwns
    @WilldoesPwns Před 8 lety

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

  • @ZimranB
    @ZimranB Před 7 lety +4

    Good video. Just a few things to add that I haven't seen down below. Just be careful with ordering pepper on your doubles. Some doubles places have very hot pepper sauces while some are rather mild.
    Also I am surprised that no one showed you how Trinidadians eat doubles. Nothing was wrong with how you ate it and to be honest it doesn't really matter in the end, but to experience the real culture you should have ate it using one bara at a time to scoop the filling.

  • @deepanandlal6683
    @deepanandlal6683 Před 6 lety

    Glad seeing you like our food

  • @Rad1oSilence
    @Rad1oSilence Před 8 lety +1

    the best food show from eater

  • @DarthFurie
    @DarthFurie Před 2 lety

    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

  • @deepanandlal6683
    @deepanandlal6683 Před 6 lety

    Glad to see you like our food

  • @treynaevivica3578
    @treynaevivica3578 Před 8 lety

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

  • @pipachleba4243
    @pipachleba4243 Před 8 lety

    I'm in love with your job.

  • @eagleeye8916
    @eagleeye8916 Před 7 lety

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

  • @dtwelve2086
    @dtwelve2086 Před 7 lety +4

    its really cliché to say as I'm a national of t&t, but its really good as they say

  • @Nicohello666
    @Nicohello666 Před 7 lety

    I love this place. Been here plenty of times. Best doubles in Brooklyn and probably NYC. Also get bake and saltfish.

  • @imranali-cx8vy
    @imranali-cx8vy Před 7 lety +144

    Guess I am the only trinidadian here lol

  • @schroppieee
    @schroppieee Před 8 lety

    everyone loves you lucas!!