RUM Soaked BAJAN FOOD in Holetown, Barbados! Everything BETTER with Rum SHOP TOUR!

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My first day on the island of Barbados continued in Holetown on the island’s western side, where I’d get my first taste of rum-infused Bajan food! We were also going to stop at some rum shops!
Our first stop was Rum Stop, a restaurant where every dish is infused with rum! It’s located on the second floor of a beautiful building with a terrace and nice views. I could see lots of Mount Gay rum, which is the most famous brand of rum on the island.
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They’d be making several different dishes for us, including rum-infused ribs, Bajan macaroni pie, codfish and crackers, Bajan fish cakes, fried pork nuggets, deep-fried breadfruit chips, and flying fish! They serve them with rum-infused vinaigrettes, including a strawberry one, and a balsamic reduction!
They carry roughly 40 different rums across six different brands. They have some rum punch in barrels that they’d charred on the inside. It creates a flavor you can’t get anywhere else!
The fried breadfruit reminded me of a soft tostone. I really liked them! Meanwhile, I watched them cook their special rum-infused barbecue sauce and the ribs. Then, they pour the sauce over the ribs and the macaroni pie before topping it with a vinaigrette and the balsamic reduction.
Next, I tried some rum. It was really good! Then, finally, it was time to eat! On the terrace, we started with the Bajan fish cakes, which reminded me of fishy hush puppies. They were crispy on the outside and a little salty. I loved the tomato-rum mayo they came with!
The fried pork nuggets were crispy and tender, and full of flavor. They came with some nice, juicy roasted peppers. Adding some of my pineapple-guava David’s Been Here hot sauce added a fruity and slightly spicy kick to the breadfruit. I chased it with some rum with ginger. It was really strong!
Next was a fried flying fish with mashed potatoes and the strawberry-rum vinaigrette. It was so good, but adding the David’s Been Here hot sauce blew my mind.
Next was the shredded codfish, which had some peppers, onions, and cucumber mixed in. The mix of brininess, flakiness, and crunchiness was unbelievable. They came with Bajan crackers. Together, they reminded me of a saltfish ceviche!
Finally, we finished with the main event: the rubs and the Bajan macaroni pie. The ribs were tender, and the sauce contained both rum and gravy. I also loved the creaminess of the macaroni pie. There was so much rum in this meal! Eating them together blew my mind!
Then, we drove to Mount Gay Rum, which has been in business since 1703. They make the most famous rum in the world! Inside, we met Adrian, who would be giving us a tasting of their house rums and premium rums.
Their Silver is their youngest rum and is 43% alcohol. It was good but it burned! Their Eclipse is aged 2-7 years and is also 43%. They use it to make their rum punch and was really nice. The Black Barrel is aged 6-8 years as close to a spiced rum as you can get. These are all mixing rums!
The XO is aged 7-15 years and was the smoothest one so far. I wanted to buy a bottle! Next was a mixed drink called Blood, Sweat & Tears, which contained rum, lime, and cranberry juice.
From there, we drove to John Moore Bar, a very popular rustic bar on the ocean. The NBA legend Reggie Miller once visited here. Visitors can write their names on the ceiling.
We started with Foursquare Old Brigand Rum, which was very smooth. You have to drink a glass of water for ever glass of rum, otherwise you’ll get drunk! Then, we took our drinks to the terrace, which looks out over the ocean!
Finally, we hit our final spot, De Famous Bird Bar for our last shot of Foursquare Old Brigand Rum.
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[@JudyT868]

I love the simplicity and naturalness of these videos in Barbados so far. Craig, if you are reading this, you have such a warm, welcoming demeanor. You have that smile that would make anyone around you feel very comfortable. David picked the right person to be his host. But don't get him drunk. David did look a little buzzed and he started to change color. Who was the designated driver?🤔. All of that rum-infused food looked so scrumptious. My father used to put rum (Trinidad rum of course), in his pork to roast it in the oven. The coocoo is similar to polenta. David, as you travel around the islands, you will see a lot of foods that are similar: macaroni pie, salted cod fish buljol, accra(you rightly compared to hush puppy), breadfruit and a host of other foods. And you are right. You never drink alcohol on an empty stomach: either have something to eat or drink the water, because it goes straight into the bloodstream, up to the brain and that's why people get drunk and disorderly. Eating or drinking the water helps to dilute the alcohol. That view of the sea was beautiful. I could just imagine that sea breeze blowing. So David, another good one, nothing complicated and it makes it easy to write comments. Nothing to criticize here. Love Barbados. Back in the day we used to call Barbados"Tourism Island'. People are nice and friendly and to the chef : great job, great food. So on to the next one. Blessings to all🙏🕊️❤️🇹🇹🇨🇦

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Yes he is super amazing! ❤ thank you so much 😊

[@JudyT868]

@@Davidsbeenhere you are quite welcome 🙏🕊️🇹🇹🇨🇦❤️

[@darflame69yt12]

All my Barbadian people wassup!!!

[@fifi-246]

We good.🇧🇧🇧🇧

[@nicholasgill8066]

👾yyhhhhh🇧🇧

[@FBISHOJI]

Wassup

[@karminiparsan9256]

Barbados is so much like Tobago..I have always loved it. Great food!!

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Yes super dope! ❤

[@marlenepollard4982]

​@@Davidsbeenhere When I visited Tobago it did remind me of 🇧🇧 Barbados 🇧🇧. Difference Barbados is more developed and Commercially advance. I did meet quite few residents that told me a grandparent or grandparents were of Bajan heritage. Ironically I do meet Trinidadians🇹🇹 and Tobagoneans 🇹🇹 that tell me the same in Toronto as do many from 🇬🇾 share the same ancestry.

[@richardroach9213]

@@Davidsbeenhere I hope you get to try a good pudding and souse and maybe the cou cou and flying fish or a real ham cutter or fish cutter. For the fruits missed; dunks, seagrapes, ackees (guinep), hog plums, fat porks, sugar apple and soursop.

[@peterlewis7313]

I never heard of anyone eating themselves drunk, David you are the first...🇧🇧

[@waynelord7177]

I'm a bajan in Toronto for the past 45+ years. Apart from home cooking or at friends or special occasions, we do not get bajun food in Caribbean Restaurants. There are many Guyanese, Trinidadian and Jamaican Restaurants, so we do get island food here. This was a mouth watering video. Thanks David. Enjoy your world tour. Have a great day!

[@TeamXanders]

I think I will fly straight from Sao Paulo to Barbados. Delicious food.

[@jomittens]

Nice video.. Thank you for highlighting my beautiful country... A tip for visitors...Unless you're accustomed drinking rum...When you go partying or liming....NEVER try drinking rum on the same level with the locals... LMAOOO🤣🤣🤣🥰

[@SigmaHailey]

Seeing the rum barrels ...such history about Barbados rum...rum in foods drinks..Chef looks so versatile...his foods looks super delicious. The people so friendly a nice laid back place to visit. Beautiful video. As always Thanks David and safe travels.

[@Davidsbeenhere]

So much history!!! ❤

[@marlenepollard4982]

​@@Davidsbeenhere Cuz on Pebbles Beach near the Hilton Hotel makes the Fish 🐟 Cutters on the Island.

[@Stamara2011]

I am so thrilled with this video because Divid is highlighting and enjoying Bajan cuisine. There is so much o offer in terms of food culture on all the Caribbean islands. This video also makes me so jealous because I would love some flying fish right now.

[@waynelord7177]

He also seems to be a real food lover by the exuberance and alacrity in how he ate everything. It made you want to be there enjoying it too. 👌🏽

[@indianking25.]

Gosh getting hungry so early lol Barbados is beautiful enjoy de flying fish 🇹🇹

[@SandraSealySeawomanBDS]

Craig is the ultimate hang out buddy and wing man.🇧🇧🇧🇧💛 And 💙 vids like this with some history & knowledge like the rum tasting.

[@malcolmanderson-n4g]

I agree. He did a great job showcasing what Bim has to offer!

[@JP-br5os]

When he topped the macaroni pie with the ribs and the gravy...my goodness yassssss! Maybe it's just a Trini or Bajan ting but I love gravy pon di pie. Usually do curry but will do any gravy when I order it and eat that BY ITSELF! OMG.

[@briancotter1915]

Your channel is the 🐐 for food tours, enjoy every episode local south floridian 👌

[@seancallahan59]

Rum did indeed originate from Barbados

[@mariabronki1712]

Just love your videos it's fantastic I'm enjoying every minute of it much love 💖from Zimbabwe 🇿🇼Africa

[@telsarenee9469]

Rum stop is the best and you are literally eating everything I order ..yummmyyyyyyyyy

[@joannemcmillan3105]

Anywhere in the world we are we gat to have our breadfruit!!!!! 🇯🇲 🇯🇲 🇯🇲

[@MiroslavMates]

Barbados proof that The Beatles are limitless. Splendid rum video David

[@christinechance7663]

That looked soooo fun you guys were relaxed,and just having a great time sipping rum!!!!!All the food looked amazing ,I think my favorite had to be watching you guys eat the ribs &the fish spread with the crackers yum I love the texture with the fish &raw onion then the cracker crunch yum!!!!BEAUTIFUL scenery !!!!Just a great video!!!!ove u DAVID!!!!💙❤🌞😍💥😜🤩💕🥰🤗😘👍👍

[@crabmusic1]

David I really enjoyed watching you be so relaxed you were like you just said it a whole bunch of skin and said let me be here in this moment drinking the rum laughing I love you partner over there along with you the food look phenomenal but most of all I'm happy to see you happy like that it was such a pleasure and I love the fact that you made this video just like we will all hanging out oh we must do this so we must go no no it was you and everybody with you kiss taking in some good enjoy yourself there Barbados looks phenomenal I would love to go there someday peace ☮️🇺🇸

[@tamwithtwobees1715]

Rum Stop is one of the best local restaurants and bar on the island. The fried octopus is one of my favorites.

[@rashidarowe7882]

My Island, hope to see you next time you visit. Great show !

[@barryboyce7718]

David just loves his belly😅😅😅but yes the Rum Stop is a wonderful place to try out and the drinks are awesome, speaking from experience

[@richardtpgusa7236]

Been too long, I need to pay a visit....no family left there, but a few people I can look up. I'm sure to put Moores bar on my list, thanks David

[@sonjaanderson6933]

I go back every year, as a matter of fact i was there in November 2022. Love my island.

[@jaiappletray1322]

The last stop was a real rum shop with the cussin lol.

[@tamikasamuels1636]

I love Barbados

[@alexjones6758]

My hometown we are great where our food is concerned . Nice to have you David . I follow you and Mark Wiens all over the World . Been a fan for a very long time.

[@Natasjja]

I love the Bar , absolutely amazing , another great vlog David , much love to you , stay safe .. One love .

[@Davidsbeenhere]

much love to you too Natasjja. One love and peace and blessings to a beautiful weekend!

[@angelabirkett9671]

Hello David this is the first time seeing your vlog and I must say you sure can hold your liquor . Love the food and your tour guide is very nice 👌 . I will definitely try dining at this restaurant on my next visit .

[@Dano.book-em24]

Rum, rummy, island boy! It's dangerously smooth and easy to drink, and goes so well with fish and ribs 🍖

[@tanyaevs31]

My favorite town and country! Thanks for the memories!

[@venom5809]

Much better than that first Barbados video and yes, Mount Gay rum is the best in the world.

[@ingridbee9192]

Rum and more Rum. So much diffrent flavours and grade. A little splash of rum in everthing always taste really good 😊. Nice food with rum flavours as well. Those ribes looks very delicious all those flavours infuse. Nice macaroni pie to. Cheers David🥃🥃😉💕

[@Mlybirdfarm]

Hello david ...this is amazing ..wow very good .thank you so much for sharing vidio .i like it I hope stay connected

[@AA-zv9ci]

Welcome to my lil beautiful island David . Enjoy every bite and don't get too drunk

[@tones_2466]

David turned into a full bajan, love it!😄

[@samanthasimpson7270]

stumbled on your account when you went to surfers cafe and i love it!! As a bajan it’s awesome to see an americans appreciation for our local dishes that we’ve grown up with! I think you should go on a tour with Sunflower stables! They take you for a swim with horses and then make you a lunch that is to die for!!

[@garychung4238]

Good food 🇨🇦🇹🇹🇧🇧👍👍👍

[@Tinaraine]

I'm jealous, You get to enjoy my country and I am not there. Great video

[@queenlovely694]

Hi David , I love the name Rum Stop, omg flying fish nice. Food looks yummy 😋

[@lydiareece6280]

Welcome, To My Home Land Barbados 246🇧🇧🇨🇦

[@stephanieholder7063]

all that food you guys ate 🤣🤣@ 19:34

[@aquab5838]

Congratulations on sauce! Do a giveaway on your channel, great Business move! Food looks so good!

[@a.phillips6892]

Oh my gosh EVERYTHING looks so good! I love Bajan food! Fried grapefruit? I must try!No Bajan style restaurants where I live😩

[@Laught-Everyday]

You need to get Mark and Sunny to visit Barbados

[@krisannwelch8634]

@ 12:25 the easiest thing to liken cou-cou to is polenta but less gritty

[@wictonaye21]

Making me miss home.

[@yuriluvcandengue2728]

I love Barbados nice country

[@yvettekinchking8838]

Food overload 😋

[@Triniforchrist]

The food looks so delicious

[@tomashoffmann8963]

incredible Barbados!!

[@nicholasgill8066]

My father side of the family use to own mt. Gay rum before it was sold, so pro tip, if u look on the old bottles ull see roy gill, that's my grandfather

[@tracyb246]

I have some new places to visit when I go home. 🇧🇧🇺🇸

[@waynelord7177]

I have no idea how that little guy can eat so much food. That the food was rum tinted and that he sampled and drank so many shots of rum, he can handle his liquor better than I can. Lol

[@MorganDeshayes]

"Hum, tender"! 🤤😂

[@angelineedghill5898]

loved this video David

[@pdesignsbarbadoslimited57]

RumStop is always our first stop...!

[@majidagundy636]

LOVE IT!!! ❤

[@sunitasukhai3405]

Yum yum... Trinidad 🇹🇹

[@hardcore4838]

Sorry I don't get too see you man blessed 🙏

[@iantheianthe846]

With all that tastings, David will be stoned drunk by the time he leaves the Mount Gay shop

[@lydiareece6280]

1703 Mount Gay Rum 🇧🇧🇨🇦💙💛💙

[@michaelandersson4926]

Greate vid 🥃👍

[@antonybarker9000]

RUM STOP#1 STOP IN TELL ALFREDO BARKS SENT YA

[@Zero-hl2zy]

Yummy Rum recipe food ❤👍👍👍⭐⭐⭐

[@boirocr-Tamiko5]

I love it 🌹😍 always shake and fist bump with right hand 🙏🏾🌹💕❤️👑

[@engr100viki5]

my best bro david looking handsome thank you for your huge respect against cpec friendship countries lot of love from your cousin viki 💙

[@geronimocroes3928]

Hello from Aruba

[@rpgtrident3364]

One Happy Island! Love it there! Respect from 🇧🇧

[@valdenelucas2349]

Thank you for visiting my beautiful country, by the time you finish drinking all of that rum you're gonna real drunk...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@tamaratingling-cano9742]

you need to come to Belize next...

[@2075vj]

I’m just curious, how do you get that bottle of rum to Florida? Thanks for sharing I’m asking so I know what to do next time I’m traveling I want to buy something to bring home which is Florida as well.😊🌞

[@Davidsbeenhere]

I just stick it into my carry on luggage or specially add it as another bag. I often bring another bag to put things into so I can bring things back!

[@dwaynejordan5898]

No Oistins for grilled fish?

[@candicenisbeth9517]

Barbados did invented rum he is right first recorded in 1600

[@NewMillionaire]

My peeps!!

[@OnlyMullatx]

We did invent rum 🇧🇧

[@MrChef143]

Is your David's Been Here hot sauce up for sale?

[@tomyhh]

epic!!!!

[@jerminebaird645]

Hi David what’s the name of the place you visit .on the first visit to Barbados ?

[@itone246]

Surfers Cafe

[@stevemurray1340]

Luv it ❤

[@2075vj]

That food looks Devine 😋 Thanks for another great vid. Now I have go eat! lol You’re making me fat.

[@Davidsbeenhere]

Of course! Bajan food is so good. Hope things have been going really well for you too Vanessa! Hopefully this hurricane season isn't bad too!

[@davidmcdavid1713]

28:20 She's so gorgeous

[@Z.Simmons]

Bajan macaroni pie somebody please tell what that is

[@remiem-iw7uk]

It is def NOT mac n' cheese! Herbs, onion and spices with a lil tomato sauce in a real cheddar cheese (not fake cheese singles) sauce into which macaroni or whatever pasta is on hand is baked. diced veg, bacon, ham etc. can be added in then baked.

[@najibhourany6025]

Sahtein and cheers

[@lanceamillion]

😆☝I've heard of Barbados!!! 🍜🍚🍳🍸🍖🌶🍍🐳🛳🌊🐟🐟🐟🐠🐠🐠

[@goednieuwskrantje-nl]

But why is the rum gone?

[@ellyvantkruys773]

Somebody farted 🤣

[@kimskorner]

Mmmmhmmm mmmmm 😅

[@aA-tk6db]

Use me as the ACTUALLY button.

[@Phil-yx4qe]

USA people pick in other people plates but dont you do the same !! Just let what your mouth cant handle fall on the local host plate !! Travelling's about respect ... More alcool OK ?

[@عليعلي-ف5خ7ث]

شوكت تنشر لمقطع بل عراق من تضرك من زمان

[@gingerbread4061]

Say actually one more time.🙄

[@jasminepower2692]

I was looking for this comment 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@elainevadpaul9876]

Why are you not give the girl food 😕

[@peggystoutemorin4529]

She seems so left out. 😔

[@steveclaridge5837]

Drinking and driving is not an issue in Barbados then! 😒

[@remiem-iw7uk]

We eat heavy before drinks bro.

[@maxiancambridge668]

Seriously,how many times does this guy say 100% 😂

[@Nobody-fz2tz]

First Just trying to know why people do this

[@MiroslavMates]

once you find out let me know please

[@slymester]

@@MiroslavMates lmao

[@emildeleon4641]

Taste what?crunchy,delicous,salty

[@meganclarke3928]

If chef say "actually" one more time🤦

[@peggystoutemorin4529]

I thought I was the only one. He needs to retire that word. 😀

[@tomasonsfamily91]

Bro, i love your content but your camera skills need urgent attention!!! It’s main reason why I stopped watching. Two years later and it still needs work. Your B rolls are too fast and not in sync.

[@workshop3301]

Say what??? He left rum country, Guyana, and showcased this rum??

[@christophercarter2835]

How many brands of rum do Guyana have ?

[@christophercarter2835]

Barbados is rum country big man

[@gailspinks1]

U on jokes...When bajans start making rum Guyana was not a colony yet...

[@justjaleah6353]

Barbados is the birthplace of rum 🙂

[@KamInBim]

@@gailspinks1 preach!