Why Vegan Caribbean Food is Making Waves in Brooklyn | Hungry For More

In an area of Flatbush Brooklyn, known as “Little Caribbean,” the flavors of the islands are on every corner - with jerk chicken, oxtail stew, beef patties, and more.
Locals Michael and Nicole Nicholas - aka Aunty Nic and Uncle Mike - wanted to bring the same flavors of their upbringing, but with a healthier twist. Their cafe, Aunts et Uncles, features home recipes with plant-based ingredients, such as the bake & saltfish - a classic and iconic Caribbean breakfast. Their cafe is a tribute to the culture of Flatbush - providing inspiration, comfort, and healthy cuisine to the community they love.
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[@FirstWeFeast]

What's your favorite Caribbean dish?

[@DOOBISOFT]

I absolutely LOVED the Bake & Saltfish thing and whatever dish that was at 10:10 with the greens that looked fire

[@DOOBISOFT]

& Don’t be shy to make them 20 mins long I’m sure more people would love longer short “documentaries” about these wonderful people that you film

[@luzcartagena6869]

Anything with salt fish in it. Bake, fritters, ackee, doesn't matter to me as long as it has salt fish in it. Also curry chicken and conch salad.

[@dreamrelaxing8234]

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[@SheikhDeezNuts]

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[@shdwblw]

I live just a few blocks from Aunt’s Et Uncles and find myself here about once a week. I’ve literally tried everything on the menu and it’s all delicious. The music is always a vibe, the staff is so polite and the food never disappoints! If you’re ever in the area you should definitely stop by for a bite. I promise they won’t let you down.

[@lindsayengland5241]

Oh my goodness. I’m jealous!! I’ve been vegan/vegetarian for 25 years! Since I was 12…you can’t find this in north east Florida!

[@JohannysVeganCooking]

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[@JohannysVeganCooking]

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[@JennaParikka]

Oh man I'm so happy for you & jealous at the same time 😅 Everything looks so delicious AND plant based! 🤤🤤🤤

[@gauravvikalp]

I really appreciate that the gaps that traditional publications like Condé Nast can’t fill, channels like First we feast and munchies are able fill. I think this is the new food journalism.

[@ericmorey7726]

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[@hopegold883]

Good for them. Giving creative latitude (if not freedom;who knows).

[@zamphox]

"consume life rather then someones death", damn that's a great way to put it, I'd buy a shirt with that on it

[@phearz0r]

So what you're saying is that plants aren't living things? ALL life has to consume other living or formerly living things. That's how the food chain works, goomba. Veganism is not healthy for humans, not healthy for the planet, not healthy for anyone except the companies selling highly processed garbage and labeling it "vegan food"

[@zamphox]

@@phearz0r Well "living" is pretty vague, but I think it's safe to say plants are not sentient, so they are not really "dying" in a sense that would be relevant. You do you, of course, but I'd recommend you try it, for like a month, to compare how you feel, to maybe prove me wrong.

[@bluepajamagamers5704]

@@zamphox Something doesn't have to be sentient to die. "They are not really dying in a sense that would be relevant", that is the most nonsense statement I've ever read. Plants and animals are both alive and they both die, based on our understanding yes they experience it differently, but they both die, period. Many would argue in comparison to our sentience animals aren't sentient in a "relevant" way. Can you see how your comparison makes no sense? Eating is consuming life, that is just what it is. People have different beliefs and that is ok, but what you're peddling in this comment section is straight-up dumb. Sorry but it's true.

[@zamphox]

@@bluepajamagamers5704 alright then, worth a shot

[@phearz0r]

​@@zamphox why would I torture my body with plants for a month? im not brain damaged. 99% of plants are toxic to us in some way, they have their defense systems. 99% of animals are not toxic in anyway to humans. Humans are obligate carnivores, with a recent adaptation to eating plant foods. Our ancestors have been eating meat for millions of years, suddenly some millenial says it's bad for us? i dont think so. and really, you gonna say that because something isn't "sentient", it's not alive? that's something ludicrous a vegan would say to cope with the fact that they are killing living beings to sustain their life. plants damn well have sentience, and they feel "pain" , and respond to stimulus, and have memory. this is one of the main issues that vegan people have, they have this guilt, that has been implanted into them. killing animals for sustenance is 100% normal and part of life

[@illstrick5]

This is dope. Love the healthy concept, unity, culture, partnership, community, and ambition. Salute y'all.

[@readmyprofiledont5060]

Don't read my name:'_++:::!

[@JohannysVeganCooking]

Hey Great Plant based Vegan alternative "No Bake " Brownie bites kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIeYe6h_f99moNk

[@Riffified]

This is so fucking rad. They seem like wonderful people and I love how the entire area is represented in this video, not just their spot.

[@jasonmoore3980]

Crazy how much culture there is and how diverse it is between different sections of NY.

[@jillpatel474]

This is just a beautiful amalgamation of people, culture and most importantly food.

[@shaw8223]

I love this place! They make it so easy to be plant-based and support black biz at the same time. Food so tasty and def has a community vibe.

[@catzilla91]

This series is so underrated... I randomly watched some Hungry For More episodes and I'm glad I didn't skip these videos. Every episode is unique, awesome people, awesome places and most important... delicious looking, wide variety of food! Well done FWF!

[@jolewis2057]

I am so proud of my cuz and his wife. I can't wait to patronize at Aunt &Uncle and sample some of those delicious dishes. Wishing you both much success💞

[@bstix816]

Can’t express enough how great First We Feast is as a content provider.

[@feloniousbutterfly]

This looks amazing, I want to see more of this kind of growth all over the world but especially in America. If I ever find myself visiting Brooklyn this will have to be the spot to go if nothing else!

[@mistaboswell]

Big up to them for taking care of the community 😍🙌🏿😜👌🏿🔥

[@oliverluke9]

THE AUNTS Et uncles EPISODE IS MY FAVORITE!

[@jake_villanueva]

“Month 9 and we’re on complex..” so sick! Love to see more plant based options being offered to be affordable so people who actually live in the neighborhood have the option to eat there.

[@katykatforeverx]

yes let’s assume “people” who “live in the neighborhood” can’t afford nice plant-based food😍

[@blaizegottman4139]

Now I want to try it

[@doninhawaii4433]

Seems like a road trip is in order. But from where I live, it would have to be an air trip!!! All looked good!!!👍🍓👊💯

[@mehbkz]

I loved it, Very inspiring and felt organic...wishing you guys the best life can offer and a long and healthy lives 👍👊💯

[@JahleeyahKalonji]

That Bake & Saltfish looks good, another option would be a breadfruit & Saltfish, breadfruit is natures natural bread from a tree, tastes amazing. I remember as a child going to the river with my family and getting roast breadfruit stuffed with ackee and saltfish.

[@kirlynz2554]

I LOVE THAT THEY ARE PLANT BASED, YEAHHHHH!!! 🌾❤️✌🏻

[@ginsoakedgirl4]

This is my neighborhood! Thank you for putting focus on a wonderful vegan business, I'll be visiting them again soon :)

[@DOOBISOFT]

I think the Bake & Saltfish thing and whatever dish that was at 10:10 with the greens that looked fire. I absolutely LOVE THESE! Don’t be shy to make them 20 mins long I’m sure more people would love longer short “documentaries” about these wonderful people that you film. & lmfaoooo not her being like “it is NOT billy goat” just to confirm for people who would’ve took that seriously 😭😂

[@delishuspear]

This is the best series you guys have launched since Hot Ones. Super thoughtful, I've loved every episode so far. Well done!

[@ameralameddine]

What a wholesome place, love a spot with a story like this behind it, I hope to visit New York one day and try it out

[@SupaPoopaScoopa]

LOVE IT!! Especially considering when it comes to culture people think so stagnantly. You must have had overcome so much adversity from others. Glad you stayed strong! We must evolve with news-times or be left in the dust.

[@SLAMSwan]

I need to visit this place!

[@GIRLINPARADISE]

9:53 *yum yum, looks very tasty :). Thank you for the video :). Hi from Istanbul :)*

[@angelicalopez9557]

So glad I ran into this video and it’s made by people from that neighborhood. I’ll be supporting soon!

[@patriciamaingot658]

I want to give a big Shout Out to my sister and her husband mike I’m so proud the success the love you are bringing to the society everyone needs that positive energy and food for the soul god is good everyday all day keep doing what you do stand tall curry goat look tun up lol. Stay bless❤️❤️🙏🏾

[@seanlohr7366]

That food looks awesome! I know where to go when I am back in NYC area. Truly inspirational and the food is wonderful instead of the usual. It is a comfort food of its own. 👍😀

[@ShirahamaNeo-Tokyo]

This series is amazing but DAMN its making me hungry right now at work.

[@exchurchmouse]

The salt fish bake looks amazing.

[@smiley37greg]

Rarely do I see plant based for dishes that I would want to travel for to try. These might encourage me to do so.

[@lerkesha23]

I went to school with Loni. And my parents are from St. Lucia. Used to spend my summers in Flatbush with my aunts and cousins. And lived there when I was too young to remember. This is so cool

[@LittleBigBabytiger28]

I am in love with every philosophy and general vibe of this video! This makes me very proud to be black. Positive representation is so crucial. We all need to see in real time, how we can all do better. Thank you for this, bless.

[@mimithomas]

I would love to try this food I am working on being vegan myself!

[@kaaleenjoseph1776]

I'm ready to go to New York and try all these places!

[@arickwest9180]

I’m impressed a new vegan place made it through quarantine. Must be good food

[@kage122]

can’t wait to hit this spot. preferably this weekend

[@mlggamer5296]

I actually didn't know there's a place in Brooklyn called Flatbush I swear there is a Flatbush in Jamaica. Much love to that couple by the way from Jamaica

[@patreekotime4578]

Flatbush Ave separates one of the wealthiest parts of Brooklyn from one of the poorest parts. The contrast is dramatic. The city street sweepers just turn around when they hit Flatbush Ave. Its like two different cities.

[@recycledcontent2959]

Used to watch your channel all the time before going vegan - thanks for putting out some plant based content!

[@indevibe]

Blessing for highlighting the cruisine of the Carribean!

[@crystalassam433]

Omg that food looks amazing 🤩 I need to go there some day ,

[@Dionysia1]

that all looks amazingly delicious.

[@lazcoroner1483]

Its a hit probably because the vegan food actually has some taste and spice

[@jsweissman]

I used to live in Little Caribbean! Aunts et Uncles is the best restaurant !!

[@cainealexander-mccord2805]

I love love love this series!! Please don't ever stop making it.

[@BIGGPHILL]

That was a beautiful story. Thanks for sharing!

[@_DavidLeBlanc]

Downvoter haters are the same type who won't even try this delicious looking food just because it doesn't have animal products in it

[@patreekotime4578]

I think its just people who get off on the downvote. Ive seen way too many videos with nothing to hate in them with lots of downvotes. Some people just live hate.

[@ActNasty5]

Bro barely anyone downvoted calm down😂

[@911HRW]

Downvoter haters are the same type who get angry that everyone need to appease vegans by ensuring they have triple the amount of products down to a “choice” to not eat something when those with allergies who “CANNOT” eat many foods are left hungry. And if we don’t appease vegans then they’ll create hashtags on social media hating on a company or restaurant.

[@brianbenedict8374]

Love it and what a awesome couple!

[@jrg6284]

This place is fire!! Food and service is always excellent! Big up to Aunt et Uncles🔥🔥🔥

[@jackie9068]

Keep up the great work and may your business grow

[@brokejaw]

I've been here once and tried the burger, its phenomenal, so many complex flavors, it took a while to make but SO worth it. The best vegan burger i've ever had.

[@ViolentAce]

I can’t believe I’m seeing my neighborhood on this channel lmao. Love to see it

[@davidedwards7408]

Beautiful! Inspirational! Thank you so much!

[@LastExileGames]

I don't live in New York, and I don't want to, but this channel makes me wish I could teleport there for lunch hour.

[@Kalo_]

I love this series, need more of this kinda content

[@garryhammond3117]

What a great episide! - Totally LOVED it!

[@chaz12582]

Yummy! I wish I could visit and eat some of that food!

[@HanzHeHim]

Great work!!!! I can’t wait to visit

[@kristeenaalexander]

Luving ALL of this. Sending nothing but luv to you both!!!!!! #Keepgoing

[@Rachel-sv9pq]

Wow I would LOVE to come eat here. Maybe one day.

[@jadedjhypsi]

that baek looks just like fry bread that I grew up with =) we used to do Indian tacos or dessert with honey and powdered sugar!!!

[@abbylicioussGND]

Congratulations and All the best. I kept seeing the Grenada flag and just smiling😊

[@TamaraVlogs]

"Consume life, not death" I'm gonna start using that one!

[@mlggamer5296]

Oh yeah this is my place to live. I love my Caribbean culture specifically Jamaican culture

[@iiv3l0cityii]

Wonderful episode, loving this series

[@zombiesbride]

I've never had Caribbean food I have to try it!.

[@Smashboy44]

Absolutely love it what wonderful people

[@Joesy015]

*I’m a first generation American from Jamaicans from the area and I buy from there all the time. They are also on all the delivery platforms. I HIGHLY recommend the vegan lobster roll made from hearts of palm,it’s so delicious as well as they have spaghetti and it has a KICK to it with spices. It’s great to have them around because even though the area is also all West Indians, the food isnt always enough veg options …..*

[@colinstu]

WTH are with the downvotes on this series? It's great stuff!

[@jordy8059]

I'm not really into vegan content, but this is totally different. It's so wholesome and thoughtful. Great piece!!

[@mlggamer5296]

I'm not really a saltfish lover but that bake and saltfish looks so good I might try it out just this one time

[@victory4life00]

So down to earth, i love them!

[@edwarman-johnston7347]

This is incredible! What an amazing place and incredible people...plus the food 😍😋 Huge respect for these guys, i wish i lives in NY so i could go there!

[@lindsayengland5241]

Oh my goodness I want that sauce they put on the head of cauliflower!! 🤤

[@fookingsog]

Would Absolutely Love to have this kind of Restaurant Cuisine in Mississippi!!! Awesome Job!!!😁👍🏻

[@cheryl63...]

I'd eat there! The food looks amazing!

[@ruthieauguste670]

I gotta try this place! Super dope 👏🏾👏🏾

[@desmondpierre-louis948]

Will definitely go next time I’m in NY…Awesome!!!

[@seaninness334]

Looks SOOOOO good! I just crossed the line into type 2 diabetes. I'm learning, and some times the hard way. You're a couple hours away but I'm thinking road trip. Best wishes Aunts & Uncles.

[@savina8864]

Love my Caribbean people 🇹🇹

[@ciaacho1]

that's a power couple right there

[@emv8869]

If I’m ever in NY I’m definitely checking them out!!

[@donhermance6173]

Awesome looking food. Keep it up.

[@andreinalisette]

I gotta make my way out there and try all that delicious food!

[@JohannysVeganCooking]

Hey looking for some more Plant based recipes. I have a New channel TRY My Vegan Pizza NEW YORK STYLE kzbin.info/www/bejne/iJ2caqB3ophpnc0 Hope You Enjoy

[@vectorair1]

Change makers! Love this! Thank you 💕

[@MadamOasis]

Good food brings good ppl together ✨✨

[@gopium1976]

I love this, like truly truly love this. From Handsworth Birmingham.

[@idatemorino]

I love this place.

[@imsofocused4678]

I will definitely support this spot before the year is out.

[@cephasmakuzva]

Awesome series

[@polianarchy]

This made me soooooooo homesick 🤩

[@chris360s_]

Just finished eating from here. I had the AU burger w/ a side of their fries. Both were amazing!

[@Eldokuun]

Saint Lucia represented on First We Feast? Noice!👍

[@VanMorgue]

Love this so much.

[@RachelAma]

Love to see ittttt

[@eloiseeloiseeloise]

what did they use for the vegan saltfish?? i love Caribbean food so would love to try new dishes!!

[@alanthegoat6866]

Looks so good 👍