Endless TOBAGO BREAKFAST FOOD TOUR!! Doubles + Rustic Food in Crown Point, Tobago!!

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After arriving on Tobago the previous night, I got up early to go on an all-out breakfast food tour of the island!
My friend David, and I would be exploring Crown Point on the southern tip of the island. We’d be starting with some doubles at Debe Delights!
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They sell doubles, aloo pies, and cheese pies. I watched them fry up the baras. I’m always amazed at how quickly they cook!
They add chana, mango chutney, chadon beni, and roasted pepper to the bara.
The doubles were so tasty and savory. I loved the mango chutney and the roasted pepper. The chadon beni added a nice earthiness. We enjoyed them with some Solo cherry soda, which is customary with doubles.
Next was the crispy aloo pie and a baigan pie, or eggplant pie. They were beautiful and golden brown. I liked tje eggplant more than the aloo!
David and I picked up Jason and Candice on our way to get some coffee. Tobago seemed like an island paradise. There was a lot of colonial architecture.
We drove to The #1 Dirt Oven, where we met a woman named Angela. It was beautiful, cozy, and rustic. They had aloe plants outside. This place is as traditional as it gets!
The had enabel cups, calabash shell bowls, and even masks made from calabash. First, Angela brought us a soursop smoothie. I watched the cook make pancakes from cassava and coconut.
The smoothie was thick and sweet, and milky, and also contained cinnamon and nutmeg.
They also cooked potato hash, steamed bhaji, smoked herring, saltfish buljol, coconut bake, fried shark, jack fish, and more.
Angela grows lots of peppers but can’t handle them. She likes to experiment with the different ingredients. They have lots of pepper sauces!
They also have lots of unique knicknacks around, including maracas, masks, cricket bats, old-school typewriters from the 1960s, and a bit of coral from the reef.
We started with a bread platter of cassava pone, pumpkin bread with cranberry, and sweet bread. The cassava pone contained coconut and almost reminded me of banana bread.
The pumpkin bread contained flaxseeds and sunflower seeds as well as cranberries. It was fluffier and more neutral. It was fresh, smoky, and artisanal.
The sweet bread had a harder feel and denser texture. It also contained flax, sunflower seeds, and dried fruits, as well as vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sweet breads are essential in Tobago!
Then, we got some cassava flatbread, coconut bake, shark, and fry dry herring, smoked herring, bhaji, the saltfish buljol, and cocoa tea.
The cocoa tea was milky and flavorful! I loved that Angela grated some fresh cocoa on top.
The fry dry herring contained small bones and a slight breading. It was really nice!
The fried shark filet was very meaty and moist, and the coconut bake with pulled smoked herring was really flavorful. I also really liked the salted fish with the coconut bake, too!
The salted cod was better than the other fish. We added some salad and tamarind chutney to the crispy cassava-coconut flatbread, which blew me away. Everything was so fresh.
Adding a mix of everything on top was insane. I loved the papaya chutney, which also contained ginger, turmeric, tomato, and garlic.
Then, I tried the spicy chutney, which hit me right away! The cocoa tea cleansed my palate, and the roasted pepper chutney was maybe a 6 or 7 in terms of heat.
Breaking up everything and eating it with my hands was the best! Then, I saw where Angela has a guesthouse, garden, and is rebuilding the restaurant.
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[@locutz]

After this series and seeing you handle doubles ,I've officially knighted you an honorary Trini 😂

[@reeneljoseph]

Bake and salt fish, smoke herring and a hot cup of Chocolate 😋 Trini style .

[@romessa6]

Hi David! I am loving your Trinidad and Tobago coverage! It's all about the people, culture and food for me! I haven't been back to my homeland in years and I watching these videos is making me want to head back for some much needed vacation! Keep up the good work and loads of love! ❤❤❤

[@ellec1009]

Girl, get yuhself dere! I never feel "alive" until I'm home. Serious

[@kimone99]

David is having the time of his life!! His facial expressions are killing me 😂 Now I want to go to Tobago as well!

[@tammyr4639]

Very happy that in Tobago you got to try more diversity for breakfast beyond the doubles and aloo!! Nothing like smoke herring/ salt fish and bake…… I never had that cassava coconut bread! I’m about to try soon 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@angelstarr5509]

It's great to see u loving Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 ❤️ our food and our ppl. Stay blessed and keep enjoying our culture and everything about it

[@selfmade128]

Horse Allyuh really carry the man Tobago to eat doubles? Smh Anyway at least he got to experience some good creole food/breakfast. Tobago hospitality

[@CelestialAscent919]

Every video keeps getting better and better. This is my favorite so far. I LOVE the idea of eating a meal from a big bowl. It's a lot of fun and you know something good is in it. I would like to try my hand at some of these foods. And coco tea ☕? Wow! 👏😇

[@jer6358]

Come experience our vibez, best times to visit are Carnival(February), summer vacation(July-August) or Christmas(November-December). That’s when most of the parties(fetes) happens.

[@chrystelw4863]

everything was so traditional! Love the old time cups with the Cocoa tea, my grandma always did that for me with dinner, 💗the fry dry Herring fish, the Cassava pone, interesting Turmeric Papaya pepper sauce, Turmeric is soooo easy to grow! Will try that some time and the Cassava flat breads. Yuh get a real good Tobago breakfast there David!! Great job The Dirt Oven restaurant 👏Love your T-short Logo - TTFA 👍

[@maria1977_]

Came across your channel recently can't seem to stop watching it truly enjoyed every episode so glad you had an awesome time here being a trini woman I know just how delicious the foods are big up Trinidad and Tobago looked forward to viewing more episodes p.s can't believe a tiny person like you can't eat all that food lol

[@ShabanandHailey]

I believe he does not have anything to eat before he does these eating segments.

[@1845May]

@@ShabanandHailey yes I heard hi say he goes on an intermittent fast,wow what restraint .🙃

[@isabellaramsingh4631]

Man you making fall in love with m,y own country yess.lolzz . loving all this exposure to the under dogs who clearly are brilliant at what they do

[@jacqueykoo517]

😋😋😋that last meal with the cocoa brought back memories of my grandmother. Everything you ate she used to make that. The cocoa with sticks of chocolate, cassava pone, sweet bread, herring, salt fish and bake....heaven, definitely heaven. Mouthwatering and the way you eat and explain everything, even more. Over the top.❤❤😋😋😉 Edit: the calabash, my grandmother had trees and used to make them. My uncle made the mortar, wooden scrubbing board for clothes and box ovens to put on the stove when baking. All for my grandmother. Good memories. Thank you.

[@KheKheGanja]

Aww that's so cool how your uncle made all those stuff!!!

[@Rhyouran]

Despite the influx of divisive comments directed toward content surrounding the indo trini flavors, awesome exposure, David is now a honorary trinbagonian, also the man pepper tolerance impressive, take win

[@ingridbee9192]

Lovely video, lovely warm people . I can watch you eat all the time. The love and passion about food. 💕💕

[@alieninthecaribbean]

Best time to come to Tobago for food is during Heritage Festival. Your belly will burst going house to house and being fed all the best stuff. Whole suckling pig, so many stewed meats, ground provisions, breadfruit, roast fish, lobster, conchs, clay oven-baked breads. Heritage Festival is in October. So there is still time to plan your visit.

[@natseetrini]

Good to know, I love it all.

[@maxmcnamara8382]

I'll have to remember this one 👍

[@BeeScott1982]

Only thing is I don't eat pig

[@1868MOB]

9:51 Kia's skin is glowing,beautiful. Great food but the doubles part was a bit repetitive at this point. Good content keep it coming.

[@misshglady4lyfe]

Roti is sooooooo good. My x boyfriend family is from Trinidad and whenever they went back they brought us some to Miami where we live and it's just delish!! Oh and Trini food is very spicy 🔥🥵 for the most part!!

[@jer6358]

The spicy is to combat how much rum we drink when we’re liming.

[@someperson4397]

You are more Trini than Trinis , bad man licks the doubles paper . You really got a diverse set of meals here

[@satiesankar7280]

Authentic trinbago dishes,I must admit Tobagonians makes the best cocoa tea..

[@AliciaBankhoferEdu]

I’m truly invested and enjoying watching you eat food for 30 minutes at a time. Such a delight! I have to look up these places when I’m back home next time. Keep up the good work! Greets from Austria!! 🇦🇹

[@camecex]

Loving David's facial expressions while he is eating.

[@joysam4523]

Just by looking at that pone i know it's good,,,,granny good and you know how long i ain't drink that tea, that's child hood memories

[@lizabetx483]

The cassava bread when made without coconut is the contribution of Trinidad and Tobago's original occupants -indigenous people. It was the bread which kept early settlers, the enslaved and the slave owners, alive in the early days of colonization in the Caribbean. Its found in all Caribbean islands. Have it with some ripe Avocado which has been lightly sprinkled with salt.

[@skinnydee1886]

Lizabet X, While reading this I was in tears just thinking about all the hardships our ancestors had been through and made it better for us; whether dead or alive, may God bless their dear souls! Thank you for this comment, it jogged my memory; God bless you 🙏 ❤

[@ShabanandHailey]

Another awesome one, the traditional utensils, food, and you enjoying it all also the friendly and beautiful girls, Sent me back to my childhood days memories, Loved this video, Thankyou David and stay safe on all your travels,

[@jennifermaharaj3551]

A good variety of Trini breakfast and food.

[@RelaxingKH]

Hi jennifer Maharaj,Can you cook food?

[@isisheggs8065]

I love her garden and restaurant so vibrant

[@cutesywootsey]

It's raining cats and dogs here while I'm watching and i'm craving a cup of that cocoa tea and bake and smoke herring, fry dry and saltfish 😋😋

[@KenneyBear]

You have to try preserved Plums, Mangoes ext, basically any preserved fruit, here in Trinidad and Tobago.

[@jasminespencer2872]

Yes I want to see a trini snack video Including our preserves

[@Ajm833]

Fudge too

[@jeromef.5489]

They killing David with doubles, we offer so many more options for a Trini breakfast.

[@jelinthemix]

He asked for Doubles every day though lol

[@jer6358]

He’ll be leaving with a few pounds heavier.

[@lieselthomas8640]

Agreed,

[@lizabetx483]

It is intentional since they would like it to be declared the national dish of Trinidad and Tobago. See the bigger picture.

[@nataligajadhar1531]

What about the other part of the video ' breakfast at the dirt oven' ? A wide choice of trini breakfast, bake and coco tea, buljol and smoked herring etc. real local stuff. So not sure what you mean.

[@gymdoc7549]

One thing bout David…the boy love him some doubles lol

[@ra-en6wi]

This looks so good. Awesome vlog and you got some great people helping you showcase the variety of delicious foods in Trinidad and Tobago.❤

[@poisonkiss201]

David's gonna have doubles tabanca for sure

[@natashasamaroo1959]

Yum that doubles looks so good. Excellent video coverage on our sister isle Tobago

[@natashasamaroo1959]

Roasted pepper brings out the best in the cruisine

[@anlemeinthegame1637]

What a great video! The authenticity, hospitality, & enthusiasm make me feel like I'm right there eating with you.

[@CaribbeanLife101]

Nice. I hope you get to try callaloo and crab and dumplings.

[@karminiparsan9256]

Oh gosh..that was fantastic David. My kind of breakfast...such a delicious spread and gracious hostesses👌👌

[@sallykumar2971]

What a blessing it to see you enjoying so much of our delicious food back home. Hats off to you . You are great sport . Love all your videos. Will try to visit those places you went next time I visit Trini and Tobago 👏😋😋🙏🏼❤️😘

[@antonioreis7909]

I Hope our Twin islands was nice that u have to do it Twice David!!!! 🇹🇹👍😉🇹🇹

[@vv6533]

very high quality, organic and tasty food

[@radhadass6848]

Most marketing doubles ever get international thank david and team

[@brendamaharaj4912]

GREAT JOB GUYS KEEP ENJOYING TRINBAGONIAN FOOD DAVID AND TEAM BEAUTUFUL❤❤

[@Earlenembj1]

David is like a kid in a candy store🤗. That cocoa tea looks yummy. Enjoy😋

[@mariahoffmann5328]

another epic video!! Wow you really traveled this amazing country ;)

[@barbaraskitchen-ju]

Nice to see you’re enjoying my beautiful country Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 and our delicious food

[@jenniferward5216]

I happenstance on this channel and I am binge watching. You guys are hilarious the sounds and the expressions on your faces is like you're romancing the food. I am a foodie and just love to see others enjoying real food.

[@22seanmurphy]

Hi David, wow what a beautiful place with beautiful people and the food looks to die for i could almost taste that sticky sweet bread, 🍻🙏

[@canadianmoose9010]

I would love to eat at that ladies restaurant... the food looks so good!!!

[@KheKheGanja]

🇹🇹🇨🇦Canadian love!!!

[@karenthomas6233]

Beautiful sister isle Tobago Beautiful people beautiful food all the time Jason u really went all out boy thank u for these beautiful beautiful breathtaking vlogs beautiful food ,people , scenery real trinidad not the 1% kfc, Church’s rituals is not a representation on the true Trini and Tobagonian we out and about with David , Candice , Jason , David been here and all the other host who all represented

[@damianrichards5941]

Look at we now ďavid never knew what was coming from Trinidad this small island off a a population of 1.5 million there you go David am sure you would be back I don't think think you even left 😎😎😎

[@chandanieomasankar807]

Trini is known for their doubles n am happy David eat it as much as he did we all no he will not get it like that in d USA

[@lakelifeclermont]

Nice breakfast tour love the food choices ❤️👍

[@RelaxingKH]

Hi Bren Lakelife .How are you?

[@specialkaran]

Love it bro. I think we all need to cut down on the fried bread lol but still looks like a great time.

[@jasonphillips8754]

hey David this doubles became a overkill now T&T has so many different types food 😳

[@lincolnclay7925]

HEAR HEAR!!👍🏾🇹🇹

[@nicholasgeorge1883]

d man just enjoying what he came to like. he is showcasing the other foods. let the man enjoy himself. feel he going to eat them fake doubles back in miami.

[@bigmamat6523]

Why is almost everything cooked in curry????

[@TierManDag]

One can never have enough doubles 👌🏼

[@socaaddict3887]

@@bigmamat6523 That's just what is being showcased. Curry is more of a treat than an everyday experience for most of us.

[@susieboodoo8464]

Loving the Tobago vlog!!

[@raymondkhan6315]

You should try calaloo rice and stew pork and curry crab and dumpling bust of trini flavours

[@indarjitsingh4604]

He did. He loves coo coo.

[@karranboodhi3444]

Man you make my mouth water seeing you eat all these food. Blessings man

[@CookNComedy]

my mouth watered the entire video, I can't watch you 1st thing in the morning 😂

[@KiranG03]

Wow, roasted Scotch bonnet chilly sauce!! You’re brave, David! Your face turned so red after eating doubles with that sauce 😡😃 Enjoying your Trinidad videos 💕

[@melanieroque660]

Wonderful locations in Tobago to enjoy eating adventures!

[@yvettedookhran2594]

Smoke herring n dhal rice with plenty tomatoes and onions

[@skinnydee1886]

Yvette girl, you forgot to mention the hot 🌶 🌶 🌶 🌶 🌶

[@karenthomas6233]

David u are Trini to de bone now boy beautiful food

[@FoodieMeatsFood]

Two David’s eating doubles 🤣

[@socaaddict3887]

Double Davids devouring doubles

[@ojosef4608]

I enjoy authentic, natural contents like these and a parting from the enormous curry or Indian cuisine.

[@NIGEL530]

What a Beautiful array of delicious food Tobago is the place to be David I see you are having a fantastic time cheers from Orlando ❤️✌️❤️

[@jaybordoloi3171]

After long time i watching again David been here... Awesome David 🤓😎🤠

[@hanifaparris6298]

I can watch you go on these food hunt all day lol

[@chrisoreilly3134]

Those Omani sandals/slippers must be proper comfy hey... Lol, loving the vids Bro... Keep em comin.

[@stashavaughan6901]

Love the Trinidad series!

[@SexyBeautifulBabe]

Yummy 🤤 looks soooo good

[@sherrydenny7158]

"David Squared" 😉😉Nice video. David Wears the Foodie, Nice one ❤❤

[@DeeMooroogan]

I’m a new sub to your channel. I must say I love the way you are open to trying other cultural foods from different countries. You must go to MAURITIUS they do a lot of delicious street food there.

[@JakeVS2011]

doubles and Apple J, roti and red solo

[@WalkWithRooha]

I HAVE TO POST MYSELF THERE TO TASTE ALL OF THEM😋😋😋😋

[@elroyvanderley6460]

Love doubles! Had them for the first time at Roti Joupa in London.

[@carenna1220]

If you ever have the chance, you should come have it in Trinidad

[@elroyvanderley6460]

@@carenna1220 Yes, looks amazing!

[@lifewithliv5820]

Doubles can also be paired with Apple J

[@skinnydee1886]

Apple J with doubles are the best!

[@rbso6]

Oggoooooddd!!! Watch that cocoa tea!!!!! My Gosh!!

[@Ajm833]

Where in Trinidad Chef Jason is from because pone and sweet bread are known in Trinidad too..🤔 Pone and sweet bread not endemic to Tobago. It’s in both islands…🙄

[@ptcumanasharon]

Ent! meh eyebrow raise up on that comment inno. Cuz ah born and raised in NW Trinidad, and the amount of cassava pone and sweet bread that get cook in our house - it eh easy

[@simonechinchoy1408]

Jason talking real shit yes..he getting me so mad

[@lizabetx483]

True talk!

[@skinnydee1886]

Shweety Pumpkin, Exactly!

[@Blondie62]

David you need to check out my sister's husband. He's in Miami, Dade County. He does even your Bake and salt fish 🐟

[@សុភី]

Wow look amazing 👍video content for sharing friend ❤️👋

[@jennifermaharaj3551]

I like how David is still slim.

[@ppseven4009]

Dave the boss, man can eat pepper..

[@latoyaveizaga-noreiga875]

Oh I miss being there I used to live there for a few years I stayed in barataria chaguanas also arima I miss my doubles. I miss it all.. you have to try lollipop chicken

[@latoyaveizaga-noreiga875]

Oh yes wash it down with a solo especially when you're eating buss up shut

[@michellewilliams750]

His gym workouts must be intense

[@Aliciachance]

Lol love how he lick that paper. Ah feel he have trini parents

[@shelldown3189]

Stop it.

[@Kimmy_95]

Lol..... he really ate that doubles like a true TRINI haha 😆 🤣 I love it.

[@ghungroogangatesh3549]

Interesting , it seems Tobago has more African origin food , beautiful multiracial islands,🙏🏾👍✌🏾✌🏾✌🏾

[@sosou89]

Both islands have African origin foods. This conception is what we were trying to avoid when they were only highlighting our east Indian dishes in Trinidad. We are a very multicultural country but some folks seems to forget and our food are not divided by islands, especially Trinidad dishes.

[@nicholassookdeo9441]

Tobago has more afro-tobaganians than indo-trinis but both islands have different inspired food from different cultures/ethnicities.

[@1868MOB]

This is the problem right here,…..these hosts are pushing their bullshit narrative the Trinidad is indo centric and Tobago is Afro 😡

[@ptcumanasharon]

In Trinidad every single one of the dishes featured in the Tobago video are all normal everyday foods, just like all the foods featured in the Trinidad videos. Our cuisine is very blended and not segregated by island - everybody, no matter their ethnicity or location eats as a Trinbagoinian. In fact I got a huge bout of nostalgia remembering helping my great grandmother (a Chinese-Trinbagonian) make bowls out of the calabashes. 🥰

[@peterramcharan270]

Food looks good

[@sheenaharripersad8570]

David you sounding more trini than the local trins......

[@bombbaptista]

FUN fact. we (Tnt) grow locally the pepper called habanero.not scotch bonnet as i heard at @4:00 and theres a difference in scovills or Heat for each but scotch bonnet is used with more flavors in cooking

[@sparkywilliams103]

Good one soul food wit balance enjoy David

[@simonjoseph4783]

those roasted peppers got you😊, happy times 😊

[@lizabetx483]

Cassava pone and sweet bread is found in almost every bakery in Trinidad and Tobago. Of course some bakeries have a better product than others. But, a dirt oven imparts greater level of authentic flavour.

[@ellec1009]

Awesome! Which part is The Dirt Oven located? I couldn't tell. Scarborough? I want to go when I go down

[@KheKheGanja]

Carnbee#1

[@cherriecharles-votava7072]

I am speechless !

[@socaaddict3887]

So happy to see all of this. Hopefully you were able to enjoy the offerings of the Breakfast Shed in Port-of-Spain. Other desserts; chilli billi, currant roll, black cake, guava cheese, coconut ice cream, tamarind balls, coconut drops, jub jub. Condiments; chow chow, kuchela and jams (any fruit). Other dishes; pastelles, paime, callaloo, macaroni pie, breadfruit oil down, corn meal coo coo, corn soup, barbeque pigtails. I mean at least introduce the man to a Royal Castle chicken sandwich. I would continue, but I've made myself hungry. Need to get into the kitchen. I will probably snack on preserved fruits later. Ital food this weekend. David is missing SO much.......

[@gabriellaboynes7042]

@Soca Addict yes! yes and yes that’s what I’m talking about man… I think @Davivdbeenhere is finally reading our comments so they throw in this vid for us.

[@Sunsammy]

He had macaroni pie in the chula video and something else.

[@JudyT868]

@@gabriellaboynes7042 he has been reading the comments because about 2 weeks ago he answered my comments. Just remember that it's what they planned for him, so don't blame him if he doesn't visit the places that we would like him to see and the foods we would like him to try. They could have started him in Trinidad with this kind of food to give him a little taste before going to Tobago. e.g. the cassava pone is quite different to the one sold at the Indian vendors in Trinidad. The one in Tobago is how I remember it. This is an improvement but why did they have to go to Tobago for him to eat this kind of food. Doubles again although it looked tasty. It is kind of showing a divide between Trinidad and Tobago, if you know what I mean, everything Indian in Trinidad and let's see what else in Tobago. I will make a final assessment after it is all over. And I hope Jason Peru and whoever is responsible for arranging this trip and itinerary is reading our comments because they should explain how they planned it. David is doing a great job and you can see how much he really loves and enjoys the different foods. Look, no knife, no fork and no spoon.

[@VSM101]

There are more videos comming calm down lol

[@JudyT868]

@@VSM101 yes we know. Remember we are only commenting on what we see now and not what is to come. After all, we don't know what else he did so don't tell people to calm down.

[@nicholassookdeo9441]

Obsessed and love these videos.. Glad to see tobagonians and the tourists get/have/experience their own indo-trini food place. It must be convenient/fun. The wave of nostalgia from dirt oven place though. The hostsesses were very hospitable and informative. They also seemed very spiritual and aware from the om tattoo and evil eye jewelry. Good for them. Will definitely visit if i ever visit tobago.

[@shawnellemartineaux6212]

Now I feel like taking the ferry. 😂😂

[@joelitwaru45]

Hey David I like to recommend when ever u visit guyana pls visit an Indian wedding, love your videos btw.

[@cocoj.3457]

You he love it when he say gimme a bounce 👊🏽👊🏽😂

[@toonmili03]

Great video. I don't know how you eat so much.

[@nama2418]

looks yummy...would love to try Trinny food