Trinidad’s Seafood Queen!! 🦞 LOBSTER MOUNTAIN + Breadfruit Oil Down in Toco, Trinidad!!

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  • Опубликовано: 20 ноя 2024

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  • @TasteofTrini
    @TasteofTrini 2 года назад +295

    Woww! You capture Trinbago so beautifully! Thank you, Mark!! I'm loving this whole series! #proudTrini #TriniToDeBone 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

    • @shaunsingh4855
      @shaunsingh4855 2 года назад +7

      Agreed completely.

    • @desertrose128
      @desertrose128 2 года назад +2

      It was wonderful!

    • @hedykarim3614
      @hedykarim3614 2 года назад +6

      I loved seeing your videos too ! I have made so.much of your recipes ,

    • @MarkWiens
      @MarkWiens  2 года назад +12

      Thank you so much!

  • @stephcarlofc
    @stephcarlofc 2 года назад +422

    Mark sir, this Trinidadian series is easily one of the best you have ever done. Trinidadian cuisine is truly on another level!! I always look forward to your fantastic videos!! You truly are a man for the peoples!!

    • @natashajames2644
      @natashajames2644 2 года назад +30

      Trinidadians is always the best they show there love to you with food I miss home

    • @michihofer587
      @michihofer587 2 года назад +26

      One day I'll visit this country because of delicious food. 🥰👍👏

    • @stephcarlofc
      @stephcarlofc 2 года назад +23

      @@natashajames2644 One my aunt's best friends was Trinidadian. Ma'am she made of the best dishes that still to this day was the best I've ever had in my life!! That dish called Doubles, love that!!

    • @nali1378
      @nali1378 2 года назад +5

      could not agree with you more, phenomenal!

    • @crabapples1995
      @crabapples1995 2 года назад +6

      The cuisine really does look amazing.

  • @jouezmoi
    @jouezmoi 2 года назад +624

    Yes. Finally, someone is getting a complete, well represented tour. Mark is going to every corner of the country. Well done VisitTnT, Foodie Nation et al.

    • @hedykarim3614
      @hedykarim3614 2 года назад +9

      The hog plum thing is new To me , nobody ever ate them but what a great way to utilize them .

    • @carlacupid2156
      @carlacupid2156 2 года назад +4

      Thank you on behalf of the team!

    • @Ajm833
      @Ajm833 2 года назад +7

      @@hedykarim3614 I ate them as a child 😊

    • @fitzgeraldseales9578
      @fitzgeraldseales9578 2 года назад +1

      @@hedykarim3614 hog P[UM IS NOT THE SAME AS PUMSITAI

    • @hedykarim3614
      @hedykarim3614 2 года назад

      @@fitzgeraldseales9578 I know there are three types of plum I’ve seen in TT, the common ones we make red plums out of , the governor plums and the bigger hog plums , you see growing on the side of the road which no one I knew ate .I haven’t tried it but I’ve always thought we could make something with it .

  • @SufferahsmusicHD
    @SufferahsmusicHD 2 года назад +155

    I find that Trinnidad have a Mystical Beauty….i’m Jamaican but whenever i see pics of Trinidad the colors of the skyline the sunset the water the greenery is different…just Magical..would love to visit one day

    • @jahscorp1317
      @jahscorp1317 2 года назад +15

      Come over brother and have a good time we'd love to have u my Jamaican brother

    • @Junjo11
      @Junjo11 2 года назад +10

      Trust me . Jamaica is more beautiful. You really do not know your own country. What I find is better in Trinidad than Jamaica is their hot pepper sauces. Trinidad gets number 1 in hot sauce, Jamaica is definitely more beautiful.

    • @SufferahsmusicHD
      @SufferahsmusicHD 2 года назад +47

      @@Junjo11 i didn’t say Jamaica was not beautiful in her Own right….i was only talking about the beauty of Trinidad this particular time…listen we dont shine brighter by dimming the light of others….everyone know how beautiful Jamaica is i am born and raised in Jamaica …can i admire the beauty of somewhere else without, feeling like Jamaica isnt beautiful ? Yes i can its called maturity….Tasia i love you My sister…no dosrespect

    • @SufferahsmusicHD
      @SufferahsmusicHD 2 года назад +9

      As for more beautiful….or less beautiful…beauty is in the eye of the beholder…we dont want none of these islands doing no BBLS

    • @Junjo11
      @Junjo11 2 года назад +3

      @@SufferahsmusicHD no disrespect either next time just make your clarification at the time of original post would have been better.

  • @cartman7570
    @cartman7570 2 года назад +201

    The hospitality of these people is insane, I've never heard of this place before, now it's my next destination. Im definitely going there

    • @08travish
      @08travish 2 года назад +2

      Of course , they have been there since I was a kid , and I'm in my Fifties

    • @anne-maried3104
      @anne-maried3104 Год назад +3

      I do hope u have a great and safe time when u get here! Enjoy!!!

    • @kristinalopz1623
      @kristinalopz1623 Год назад +2

      😁😆😅🤣🤣🤣🤣👌👌👌👌
      Either you're really hungry or are you really pulling one over on everybody...🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @brooklynwatsontv
      @brooklynwatsontv Год назад +4

      You will love it there. I haven’t seen a person go to Trinidad and not have a good time. I always have fun especially in Tobago.

    • @Talkbox77
      @Talkbox77 Год назад +1

      I was born there

  • @tanyakynoch8542
    @tanyakynoch8542 2 года назад +419

    I'm so falling in love with Trinidad and Tobago... the people are so friendly and the food just looks amazing 🥰

    • @tammygallant6004
      @tammygallant6004 2 года назад +42

      I'm Canadian married to a trini and living here and we have a awesome little island with amazing people and food to die for!

    • @dennisonsmith3378
      @dennisonsmith3378 2 года назад +38

      As a Trinidadian your comment means alot!

    • @trinievilkitty
      @trinievilkitty 2 года назад +34

      Trinis to the world!!🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🙂🙂🙂 ( Thank you for the love and appreciation! 😊💕)

    • @al.redzzz
      @al.redzzz 2 года назад +18

      as a trinidadian that means ALOTTTT because our island isnt recognized or not really popular i think BUT THE FOOD W FR FR

    • @tanyakynoch8542
      @tanyakynoch8542 2 года назад +4

      @@tammygallant6004 you're so lucky

  • @lincolnclay7925
    @lincolnclay7925 2 года назад +284

    The shine this mark is giving Trinidad and tobago 🇹🇹 is truly immeasurable! These videos will live on for many many years to come.....the best spotlight on that country i have every seen.

    • @MarkWiens
      @MarkWiens  2 года назад +18

      Thank you very much Lincoln, it was an honor!

    • @saddist1Gtown
      @saddist1Gtown 2 года назад +1

      If you admire his work so much then edit your comment and respect his name- Mark.

    • @stillirise7813
      @stillirise7813 2 года назад

      @@saddist1Gtown How about you get the duck sick!!

    • @marygabriel3328
      @marygabriel3328 2 года назад +1

      @@MarkWiens your amazing keep doing this wonderful job..

    • @saddist1Gtown
      @saddist1Gtown 2 года назад +2

      @@stillirise7813 You are falling in the gutter whoever you are... Just clear off it was a genuine attempt to get someone to respect a person's name. Understand now Moore? Surname Ron.

  • @sharp-m2k
    @sharp-m2k 2 года назад +169

    God Bless Trinidad and Tobago. Much love from Venezuela.

  • @channelle0001
    @channelle0001 2 года назад +57

    Growing up my parents always told me that we were lucky to live here but you made me fall in love with my own country even more

  • @NaughtyJack335
    @NaughtyJack335 2 года назад +30

    All the foods they served were beautiful but their hearts were even more beautiful.Awesome country, awesome people with big beautiful hearts❤️❤️❤️

  • @lifeisablessing247
    @lifeisablessing247 2 года назад +249

    It's so refreshing to see all these new places AND faces of Trinidad and Tobago. I was getting a bit tired of seeing almost the same faces, and places each time a foreign RUclipsr visit our islands. I'm happy to see how much you enjoyed yourself Mark. ❤️

    • @stillirise7813
      @stillirise7813 2 года назад +5

      👍🏾💯

    • @mega-mind3167
      @mega-mind3167 2 года назад +31

      Agreed finally some real diversity and an honest representation of Trinidad culture, insteaded of a one-sided view manipulating the world. This is real trini culture.

    • @Triniforchrist
      @Triniforchrist 2 года назад +4

      @@mega-mind3167 🤝💪👍👏

    • @sarai373
      @sarai373 2 года назад +8

      @@mega-mind3167 true diversity of Trinidad. I hope he goes Tobago too.

    • @deianncunningham9935
      @deianncunningham9935 2 года назад +4

      All yuh give him some cascadoo, he wouldn't need a trini ID card he'll be a Trinidadian. He nah going home, captivating food and delicacies yuh call that. In the word of Mark emm! Emm!

  • @mybloatedbelly1132
    @mybloatedbelly1132 2 года назад +133

    Mark Weins was given a balanced view of Trinidad and Tobago’s cuisine. Our food is an amazing showcase of our people. Well done on your tour guide!!!

  • @gillthom6589
    @gillthom6589 2 года назад +182

    I am a Trinbagoian, I take my hat off to you, "Mark" and your crew. Your videos of Trinidad & Tobago are "Excellent!"👌 Your Portrayal of the food and hospitality of the people are "Marvelous!" My Love for my country increased from watching these videos. All your videos from around the world are "Awesome!" May God continue to Bless you, your family and your crew; as you follow your passion around the world. 🌎

    • @MarkWiens
      @MarkWiens  2 года назад +14

      Thank you very much Gill!

    • @gillthom6589
      @gillthom6589 2 года назад +9

      @@MarkWiens You're welcome. I hope you took home bottles of hot/pepper sauce. Saw how much you was loving it. Will there be videos on the the twin island, "Tobago?"

    • @anne-maried3104
      @anne-maried3104 Год назад +4

      I have only recently come across this guy's videos and feel that I'm becoming addicted to watching them. I love that I'm being introduced to some places I've never visited in my own T&T...and my salivary glands are just going!😃 Thanks Mark...awesome job!

    • @anne-maried3104
      @anne-maried3104 Год назад +2

      And I love that he seems so naturally friendly!

    • @gillthom6589
      @gillthom6589 Год назад +3

      @@anne-maried3104 l am already hooked. He is so delicious good,😊 at what he does.

  • @elihithomas4283
    @elihithomas4283 2 года назад +44

    I am still trying to figure out how Mark can eat so much and still be this thin. I know him from his videos from around the world but his visit to TT 🇹🇹 is on another level. He eats so much.

    • @Mariescott3380
      @Mariescott3380 Год назад +2

      I would have been full after the first meal of the day.

    • @MadelineSehna
      @MadelineSehna 9 месяцев назад +3

      I was thinking the same thing. I gain weight just watching him eat🤣

  • @PepperCornFilms
    @PepperCornFilms 2 года назад +71

    After watching the five Trinidad foodie videos from Mark so far, I am leaving my home in Sydney and moving to Trinidad 😁

  • @sherronguy5448
    @sherronguy5448 2 года назад +96

    As a trinbagoian I was so proud to see how beautiful Mark Wien's published our culture
    Thank you

    • @sleepyjo9340
      @sleepyjo9340 2 года назад +2

      Honestly mark is one of the nicest people on this planet. I also love your culture too!

  • @007hybridtheory
    @007hybridtheory 2 года назад +213

    Thank you for this beautiful series on my country! I love that you showcased some of the lesser known gems, hardworking persons, warmth and authentic beauty of our culture😊. You do a wonderful job describing and teaching Mark! Thank you for sharing our culture with the world! You are an honorary Trini and always welcome!💜😁🥳

    • @MarkWiens
      @MarkWiens  2 года назад +12

      Thank you for your amazing support!

    • @Trinimahsiv
      @Trinimahsiv 2 года назад +3

      @@MarkWiens your videos bring out the true essence of Trini culture ..well done 👏👏👏

    • @acb651106
      @acb651106 2 года назад +3

      @@MarkWiens love your series you must come back

  • @thelocksmith5129
    @thelocksmith5129 2 года назад +36

    Man the hospitality showed by my Trinidad/ Tobago brothers and sisters was next level!!! Reminds me of the hospitality I get when I go visit family in Mexico. Trinidad and Tobago are definitely on the list!!!

  • @tgoosby84
    @tgoosby84 2 года назад +28

    Just because Mark seems happy all the time doesn’t mean he always is. Sometimes our happiest friends and family we don’t check in because we assume everything is okay. Mark I love all the light and love you bring and pray over you and your family. Please proactively and consistently take care ❤️

  • @MrAnder213
    @MrAnder213 2 года назад +32

    Wow that food looks unique and fantastic. From watching this video Trinidad and Tobago is a place i must visit one day. Much Love from a Salvadoran.✌️🤝🇸🇻 🇹🇹

  • @blackbolt1013
    @blackbolt1013 2 года назад +68

    Great video I'm glad you did this series I'm not from Trinidad but I've always enjoyed the food. Very culturaly diverse It's like the United Nations of Food.

  • @camtra18
    @camtra18 2 года назад +171

    I need to go to Trinidad to experience this. There were many Trinis at University of the West Indies in Jamaica, and I always wanted to see their island. Thanks Mark for bringing this alive for me, it's like I was there. Much love from Jamaica.

    • @Trinavara
      @Trinavara 2 года назад +5

      One love...

    • @jeffreyramsey4538
      @jeffreyramsey4538 2 года назад +7

      Hi Lisa come on down and visit us, we are One Caribbean People and u will be made to feel most welcome

    • @charissemodeste6489
      @charissemodeste6489 2 года назад +3

      Lisa.. "IS AH MUST!!"
      "Pass Tru" 😄

    • @barrytelesford5265
      @barrytelesford5265 Год назад +1

      you wont want to leave.

  • @sophiaisabelle027
    @sophiaisabelle027 2 года назад +155

    The seafood Queen of Trinidad no doubt loves to pour her own heart and soul into cooking such delicious food for all the people she has surrounded herself with. Seems like she will continue to do what sparks her passion towards spreading positivity through the cuisine that’s somehow unique to that place. Great job as always, Mark. May God bless you steadily. The Trinidadians are certainly generous, kind and talented in more ways than one.

    • @marybaptiste3087
      @marybaptiste3087 2 года назад +1

      I love her food

    • @MarkWiens
      @MarkWiens  2 года назад +15

      Thank you very much, it was an honor to meet so many amazing people behind the food in Trinidad and Tobago!

    • @marybaptiste3087
      @marybaptiste3087 2 года назад +4

      I have bought and ate Kay's food...she is the best on the north coast. I have never tried her sea food but looking at what was presented to Mark Wien and company makes me what to try it....

  • @1313sp
    @1313sp 2 года назад +33

    Their food is amazing, but the people are even more amazing!! That presentation of the seafood feast is a work of art!

  • @bellahadzone560
    @bellahadzone560 2 года назад +17

    The way mark wife hugged this lady brought joy to my heart #trini❤ I love my country

  • @dgrantos
    @dgrantos 2 года назад +105

    Mark you are truly a pepper sauce champion. I've never seen anyone eat the amount of spice and heat that you do.

    • @melnelo3875
      @melnelo3875 2 года назад +11

      The way he ate that scotch bonnet! I could never! And I’m good with spices and hot stuff but he is the champion.

    • @Ajm833
      @Ajm833 2 года назад +3

      @@melnelo3875 my family eats scotch bonnet like that too, that’s how I grew up eating lunch with a hot pepper whole

    • @sallyholder-james9226
      @sallyholder-james9226 2 года назад +3

      He should consider doing the one chip challenge , seeing he like heat so much you did well Mark hats off to you!!

    • @melnelo3875
      @melnelo3875 2 года назад +1

      @@Ajm833 That’s Trini to de bone🇹🇹😀

    • @annschram8552
      @annschram8552 2 года назад +1

      Same thing I am saying
      He's a boss with the pepper

  • @Fredboot1
    @Fredboot1 2 года назад +32

    I've been to about 80% of the Caribbean but not Trinidad & Tobago, thanks to this, that stat may change. Cheers Mark.

  • @Trini_Surfer
    @Trini_Surfer 2 года назад +69

    Amazing work Mark and what a great experience ❤ thank you so much for all the wonderful memories you have given to me. It was an honour to be a part of your Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹 experience

  • @rachelkay1105
    @rachelkay1105 Год назад +38

    Aunty Kays is like a gourmet restaurant in the countryside. Her presentation is on point. Loving this tour of T&T!!!

  • @mattype1488
    @mattype1488 2 года назад +42

    I suffer from terrible mental health and just want to say Your videos take me away n out of my head so Thankyou Mark 🙏 , youre always so positive and happy its contagious .

    • @Junjo11
      @Junjo11 2 года назад +4

      Take care of yourself. Meditate and take part in sports.

    • @anne-maried3104
      @anne-maried3104 Год назад +4

      Don't stay at home too much...get out and about. Relax outdoors, take a long bus ride, visit the beach and just chill there. Take along your favourite music or a good book and find a shady spot.

    • @swarajnanda5990
      @swarajnanda5990 Год назад +2

      we're in this together my brother

    • @VionaRG
      @VionaRG Год назад

      🫶

  • @KammyWalks
    @KammyWalks 2 года назад +71

    This made me shed a little tear. The quality of food from aunty Kay and the presentation just blew me away! As a Trini, so happy there are spots that are taking our local food to new heights.

    • @Zen-cx5tc
      @Zen-cx5tc 2 года назад +6

      Yes, it was amazing. Proud to be a trini 🇹🇹

    • @dennylegendre6048
      @dennylegendre6048 2 года назад +3

      So proud to be a Trini. Love T&T with a passion

  • @FoodieNation
    @FoodieNation 2 года назад +42

    This was such a great tour! 👌 That Seafood Platter looked divine, loved the creativity of the Pineapple Chow and Raymond came through with that 'side of de road' Hog Plum Cocktail! 🇹🇹🔥 Great work also #VisitTrinidad and team for bringing this together!

  • @jasonramsingh9947
    @jasonramsingh9947 2 года назад +92

    The aerial shots done by the drone really gives, even born and bred Trinbagonians, a breathtaking view of our beaches and countryside from literally another level. Superb editing skills. Well done Mark! 💯

    • @EdwardMontserin
      @EdwardMontserin 2 года назад +2

      Completely agree! the footage is superb

  • @pricelucianworld953
    @pricelucianworld953 2 года назад +49

    Even though am from St.Lucia I just love how this man captures the food culture no matter where he goes...there's no high-tech product crew...Mark you're the best because of your natural ability to capture the soul of why we love your videos...am sure you have been offered to do it with a bigger production crew but let me tell my bro Mark not all things are for sale....keep the good vibes flowing my bro from St.Lucia we love it

  • @cazjosh
    @cazjosh 2 года назад +212

    Mark ate more pepper in his short stay than plenty of the Trini population eat in their lifetime 😂 This man is ah beast! Also this is the most thorough food vlog of TT from a foreign content creator

    • @brandyj794
      @brandyj794 2 года назад

      For Sure I can cook too

    • @hazeleighknutt
      @hazeleighknutt 2 года назад +5

      Definitely he ain’t running from the pepper . He qualified I approved

    • @anne-maried3104
      @anne-maried3104 Год назад +1

      He's a serious pepper freak! Wow!

    • @desireefrancis6226
      @desireefrancis6226 Год назад +2

      Lmao he really does. I’m looking at him Eat all this pepper like 😳😳😳

    • @00TheRealTC
      @00TheRealTC Год назад +3

      No doubt! I cannot tolerate pepper at all, so I just watched in awe as this man devoured those peppers. Honourary Trini for that obsession alone.

  • @planetlondon6145
    @planetlondon6145 2 года назад +63

    Trinidad has its unique way of preparing fruit, vegetable, fish, sea food and meat using special herbs. The island looks beautiful and clean. And the people look friendly and lively.

    • @slc801
      @slc801 2 года назад +11

      Thanks 👍🏼we always season our dishes especially meat with , what we call “green seasoning “ the food doesn’t taste the same without it .

    • @sarai373
      @sarai373 2 года назад +6

      Our seasoning is fresh and on point. We love our seasoning.

    • @Ajm833
      @Ajm833 2 года назад +6

      Yes we appreciate good tasting food, ❤️🇹🇹

  • @magicmike6129
    @magicmike6129 2 года назад +47

    It is truly amazing how Trinidad 🇹🇹 food is so versatile and encompasses so many different styles and flavors. This is only the 5th episode and I can't keep up with all the different varieties of food.

  • @sherylsutherland1183
    @sherylsutherland1183 2 года назад +123

    I was happy when David Hoffman or Hoffman came to Trinidad and Tobago I watched the whole series but Mark went above and beyond and I'm so happy with the content so far he's not only trying the Indian delicacy but he's doing all the hot peppers sauces all the weird and unique food and trying everything that's why I like Mark and I would always say he is doing Trinidad better than David ever could.

    • @plenty3494
      @plenty3494 2 года назад +51

      Not David's fault! It was the company he kept during his visit.

    • @toonmili03
      @toonmili03 2 года назад +30

      It wasn't David's fault. If he had Visit TnT sponsor him he would have had better guides.

    • @mega-mind3167
      @mega-mind3167 2 года назад +27

      Exactly a nice touch of the African culture and indigenous culture that has existed the longest. It's nice seeing a more honest review of our cuisine. I enjoy all different cultural staples in Trinidad so it was off-putting only seeing a one-sided view. I just couldnt finish watching David's series. Too disingenuous (no fault of his)

    • @broman328
      @broman328 2 года назад +8

      @@toonmili03 he who shall not be named channel was in the Paramin vlog though. He just wasn’t in it 😂

    • @Ajm833
      @Ajm833 2 года назад +2

      @@broman328 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Ah weak

  • @irvingbaptiste2559
    @irvingbaptiste2559 2 года назад +24

    Thank you for showing the true beauty of Trinidad's people, its food, and the friendliness of the Islands.

  • @triciaviera7419
    @triciaviera7419 2 года назад +90

    Mark eating pepper like it's candy. I'm just in awe.

    • @feliciawhite7728
      @feliciawhite7728 Год назад +2

      I'm from the states and I say pepper, but after watching this series when I see pepper I think peppa.

    • @rachelkay1105
      @rachelkay1105 Год назад

      You seeing that right. I swear Mark enjoyed the peppers more than the food. 🤣

    • @sweetpeasurvivor8784
      @sweetpeasurvivor8784 Год назад +1

      Ikr him brave masa 😆😆😆😆

  • @surfinbird71
    @surfinbird71 2 года назад +24

    I been planning to visit the Virgin Islands but Trinidad was not on my stop list. Thanks to this videos it is now.

    • @VisitTrinidad
      @VisitTrinidad 2 года назад +2

      We look forward to seeing you!

  • @nadinekhaznadar5758
    @nadinekhaznadar5758 2 года назад +117

    Sooo much better than what chef Jason did with David. Excellent, varied foods to sample. Very inclusive of all the foods Trinidad and Tobago have to offer. ❤️

    • @janelleferrette8843
      @janelleferrette8843 2 года назад +22

      Coming from seeing both, I can't agree with you more. Such rounded coverage of Trinbago 🥰 .

    • @licir272
      @licir272 2 года назад +24

      Hear nah..u are spot on..and with every new video i keep thinking of more food for him to try..Trini Chinese food, Tobagonian Blue Food and Curry Crab and Dumpling, Trinbago Christmas food..so much fooddddd 😁😉😋😏

    • @lincolnclay7925
      @lincolnclay7925 2 года назад +2

      Don't blame David it was the attention whore he was running around with that made the series leave a bad taste in people's mouth

    • @nadinekhaznadar5758
      @nadinekhaznadar5758 2 года назад +27

      @@lincolnclay7925 most definitely. Not blaming David at all. Just hope when he comes back Visit Trinidad looks after him. Chef Jason was appalling.

    • @lizannfortune5098
      @lizannfortune5098 2 года назад +25

      Wow you're saying what we all were thinking. Chef Jason annoyed me so bad in those videos. He didn't represent at all.

  • @berniel6962
    @berniel6962 2 года назад +59

    Mark is giving a good advert for Trinidad. I didn't know Trinidad had such a variety of food. My mouth is watering. 😋

    • @mega-mind3167
      @mega-mind3167 2 года назад +2

      We do its just some foods are more expensive so if you wanna visit jist for the food, save up for that lol. The seafood is the most expensive.

    • @zazatv6822
      @zazatv6822 2 года назад +2

      Real food

  • @Yollaww
    @Yollaww 2 года назад +19

    I do really love it, when locals from everywhere around the world, proudly present their traditional foods, and could vibe with our smiley face while eat their foods 😍🥲

  • @kirkynachulus1024
    @kirkynachulus1024 2 года назад +20

    Another Caribbean food tour banger, great food/atmosphere and friendly hospitable ppl. 👍🏾👍🏾🇯🇲

  • @shivanasieusankar1547
    @shivanasieusankar1547 2 года назад +25

    Coming from south trinidad I must say toco people are some of the friendliness people you can meet. Always love visiting. The atmosphere is clean calming and sooooo relaxing 😌

  • @randalr3204
    @randalr3204 2 года назад +48

    As a Trini 🇹🇹 to d bone i could do nothing but smile and feel proud during this entire series. If you have been following Mark for long you'll know when you see the Satisfaction of content in his facial expression and i see nothing but joy whilst he was eating every drop of our Trini sweetness. #visittrinidad well done

  • @missybaker1608
    @missybaker1608 2 года назад +16

    Oh Mark you Zak and the tour guides enjoyed all of that fabulous food!!!! The lady who was manning all those skillets of Lobster and beans and the salsa with the cucumbers. Then the chef preparing the fish, ribs, plantains. Frying fish first on the cast iron grill then steaming it with banana leaf as the cover Oh man!!!! They have the most wonderful resteraunts and views of the Carribean.

  • @MrGerardgordon
    @MrGerardgordon 2 года назад +24

    This series of videos about Trinidad and Tobago food culture was amazing. I don't know why but this last vid made me tear up a bit. It was amazing seeing my country through your eyes Mark.

    • @dennylegendre6048
      @dennylegendre6048 2 года назад +4

      Yes, I shed a tear too. Just happy the world is seeing who we are. Our cuisine is so amazing 🇹🇹🇹🇹

  • @cheryl239
    @cheryl239 2 года назад +6

    Aunty Kay"s quickness of Skills in the kitchen amazing.Her presentation mouth watering.

  • @Yeah.Meri.Duniya
    @Yeah.Meri.Duniya 2 года назад +33

    Carrabien seems to be food paradise!!!
    I'm lovin each episode

  • @trinievilkitty
    @trinievilkitty 2 года назад +88

    The Seafood Queen is the epitome of vivacious Trini spirit!! I loved her!! And that seafood platter looked HEAVENLY!Havent been down that side of Trinidad in years - this vid makes me want to make a roadtrip there so bad now! All the food looks sooo good, the sea and coastline as well - and everyone was so authentically friendly and welcoming - combination of Caribbean and country hospitality! As a Trini myself, it's amazing that Mark ( a foreigner) is giving me new appreciation for my culture, and now I am excited to go there myself! Awesome video! ( And also awesome Trinis 🙂🙂 - cah forget to big up meh people hehehe!😌😊 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹)

    • @akeemfletcher1658
      @akeemfletcher1658 2 года назад +3

      that second to last sentence resonates with me profoundly. his vids have me missing home rel bad! i grew up in South so some of these places up North i've never been but def want to go to.

    • @ursulamartin1038
      @ursulamartin1038 2 года назад +1

      👍👍👍👍🇹🇹❤

    • @spiritualcleanse7115
      @spiritualcleanse7115 2 года назад

      He went to Jamaica, and his tour guide gave him a similar experience that he's recreating in Trinidad.
      I wish he would visit Tobago as well because I'm curious about it.

    • @trinievilkitty
      @trinievilkitty 2 года назад +2

      @@spiritualcleanse7115 waiting to see if there are any Tobago vids myself!!

    • @Triniforchrist
      @Triniforchrist 2 года назад +1

      @@spiritualcleanse7115 I heard he went Tobago as well, can wait to see them as well

  • @curiouscommenter3175
    @curiouscommenter3175 2 года назад +46

    The island and foods of Trinidad and Tobago looks really appetizing and the people are really friendly...Thanks for another great video Mark. I understand that their food takes on a special vibe at Christmas time.

    • @cherisselambert3774
      @cherisselambert3774 2 года назад +6

      Yes and it's sometines too much. Lol your belly will burst!!

    • @curiouscommenter3175
      @curiouscommenter3175 2 года назад +5

      Lol...the hazards of eating tasty food 🤔🤣😂

    • @plenty3494
      @plenty3494 2 года назад +6

      The whole menu of the country and music changes in December 🎄 🎄

    • @Truzakar
      @Truzakar 2 года назад +2

      This is true

    • @rachelkay1105
      @rachelkay1105 Год назад +2

      Ohhh, don't get us started on Christmas!! Its a whole different type of mouthwatering food...pastelles, ponche de creme, mauby, gingerbeer, blackcake/fruitcake, peardrax, and the list goes onnnn.

  • @griceh
    @griceh 2 года назад +9

    One simple word “AMAZING”. Am sold, thanks to you Mark, am really ready to visit T&T. Great series.

  • @surajmohan5130
    @surajmohan5130 2 года назад +20

    Again Mark Wiens is showing the world that Trinidad and Tobago is such a beautiful place. ❤❤

  • @christinelaptiste7965
    @christinelaptiste7965 2 года назад +14

    This series is BOSS! As a proud Trini I am discovering things about my country I did not know! Now I have to do more exploring. That hogplum..yum. Growing up we chewed the young hogplum leaves with salt for sore throat. It worked all the time!💯

  • @telearaujo379
    @telearaujo379 2 года назад +20

    This was the best tour of Trinidad and this is why I watch MARK WEINS 🥰🥰❤️❤️ everyone loves mark and his family, also the best parts be when they say oh be careful with the chillies and he just take it like a real one 🔥🔥🙌 I wish to visit Trinidad soon.🥳

  • @triciaviera7419
    @triciaviera7419 2 года назад +21

    I can't help but smile throughout the video. Mark's authentic reactions to eating the local dishes is so infectious. 🙂

  • @philshearaweinland3380
    @philshearaweinland3380 2 года назад +20

    Mark the series of videos that you have provided to us is amazing! I have a father that is from Trinidad, I have never been there but I am going in March. So these videos have now given my husband and I places to go to when we get there. Much love and appreciation!💕

  • @Casper_Winther
    @Casper_Winther 2 года назад +40

    Looks like a beautifull country with wonderful people and delicious food :) Thanks Mark for another amazing video.

  • @Trini_Skunt-Troll
    @Trini_Skunt-Troll 2 года назад +23

    Auntie Kay is a powerhouse, that huge seafood spread was just loaded with love and deliciousness. All the stops featured some delicious local snacks- pine chow, paimee, pawpaw ball, fresh baked pone😍 boil corn. The cutters by Auntie Hazel little parlor look real tasty too…at that point I would have been stuffed. But then Mark had a two heavy dishes after🤯(dat means I’m a lightweight at this eating thing😂)But Mark real get thru on this trip and deservedly so btw- let’s all thank him please for another fascinating showcase of our beautiful island 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

  • @sherryhardeo6370
    @sherryhardeo6370 2 года назад +28

    I love Mark! He is so cultured and brings out the best of the every flavor! Trinidad is so multicultural and he has managed to reach every taste. Awesome job! so proud to see the vids!!!!

  • @Itsdchung718
    @Itsdchung718 2 года назад +11

    Mark!!! I have to watch your videos on a full stomach because it’s pure salivation while watching the food prep and your sampling the food. The Seafood Queen delivered a feast fit for a king and YOU are the Foodie King.
    You made this food come alive. You elevated snacks like Pineapple Chow, Pone, that we take for granted. Thoroughly enjoyed this video. I’ll be replaying this one.

  • @Failed.Society956
    @Failed.Society956 Год назад +9

    I have fell in love with the tropical nature of this country what a scenery 😍 and the hospitality, and kindness of the people who live in it is unbelievable! I wish to travel here one day 🤞

  • @xhon-miqueljennings6210
    @xhon-miqueljennings6210 2 года назад +15

    Aside from the awesome showcasing of our food, your cinematography is gorgeous! Who knew Trinidad was so beautiful?! Its all about your viewpoint😍

  • @sapthasharma5074
    @sapthasharma5074 2 года назад +20

    I am so glad i watched your vidoes on West Indies. It is so difficult not to like the inhabitants of this country and island. They are so friendly, so hospitable , so so wonderful human beings.

    • @stefanjay6856
      @stefanjay6856 2 года назад +4

      Thank you! Your comment means a lot. Love from Trinidad & Tobago 🇹🇹❤

    • @karminiparsan9256
      @karminiparsan9256 2 года назад +3

      Thsnk you...we do appreciate your positive feedback🥰

    • @Ajm833
      @Ajm833 2 года назад

      ❤🇹🇹

  • @marilynb884
    @marilynb884 2 года назад +14

    Thank you Mark for capturing the original culture and food of Trinidad and Tobago it was not one sided.

  • @08travish
    @08travish 2 года назад +17

    You'll never find this goodness flavour any where else in the worlddddddd , fresh everything, from the sea , from our backyards , the best place in the world to be

  • @ben_indra999
    @ben_indra999 2 года назад +39

    This seafood plattern at Auntie Kay's is absolutely mind blowing. Such a pleasure to watch you eat it. No super fancy 5 star restaurant wherever could beat it. That's the key to success by cooking. Keep it simple. Quality and preparation are already obvious just by watching the video. Soon you will reach the 10 million subscriber Mark and you've earned it, you've always been the #1 food vlogger and you ever will be.

  • @crispcat
    @crispcat 2 года назад +104

    I am definitely putting Trinidad on a list of countries to visit.

    • @spiritualcleanse7115
      @spiritualcleanse7115 2 года назад +2

      Check out his Jamaican series as well. So similar.

    • @Ajm833
      @Ajm833 2 года назад +2

      ❤🇹🇹

    • @VisitTrinidad
      @VisitTrinidad 2 года назад +3

      We look forward to seeing you! 😉

    • @Zen-cx5tc
      @Zen-cx5tc 2 года назад +1

      Please do 🇹🇹🤗

    • @mitsyspooner154
      @mitsyspooner154 5 месяцев назад

      Come we would welcome u

  • @annmariemccoon
    @annmariemccoon 2 года назад +23

    My beautiful country ❤
    Here from Florida
    I left Trinidad and Tobago 36 years ago only been back one time in so long but still looks beautiful love it Mark !!
    I will try to visit next year ❤❤

  • @devikafrancis5205
    @devikafrancis5205 2 года назад +25

    Mark you have outdone yourself again... Thank you for shining a light on how beautiful our country, its people and food is. Thank you also to those who sponsored and worked very hard to make his trip such a success 🙌 👍 ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @jotim7191
    @jotim7191 Год назад +13

    Marks channel is my safe-place. His videos has helped me so much through out the years. Thank you Mark for your content. Love from Sweden

  • @islandmanmikep
    @islandmanmikep 2 года назад +4

    I have traveled with Mark to many places on RUclips. He always makes me feel like were there when I could not be there in person. What a gift.

  • @carolking8835
    @carolking8835 2 года назад +14

    Trini 🇹🇹 here. I must congratulate Mark on his excellent showcasing of Trinbago.
    My grandmother used to boil the leaves of the hog plum tree and use it as an antiseptic for sore throat and it really worked. The actual fruit/plums are packed with vitamin C.

    • @anne-maried3104
      @anne-maried3104 Год назад

      Interesting....I didn't know this neither did I ever hear about burying the fruit in the sand!

  • @lengedary_14draws84
    @lengedary_14draws84 2 года назад +48

    Being from the Caribbean islands we all have the same foods , just different names. Those are fish fritters , in Puerto Rico we call them "Bacalaoitos" salt fish fritters & shape them flat and round ! Omg delicious, and the green sauce they have is basically our "sofrito" base to all our dishes ! Our ancestors are the same "Tainos "

    • @Ajm833
      @Ajm833 2 года назад +8

      Sofrito comes from West Africa not the “Tainos”. West Africans make green seasoning too. ❤ Saltfish fritters is from Portuguese influence.

    • @TheNeekaNeeks
      @TheNeekaNeeks 2 года назад +1

      And all green seasonings a taste different thays why when you visit caribbean islands the food taste different

    • @jabaltariq4606
      @jabaltariq4606 2 года назад

      Trinidad is "different" because of the large East Indian population and their impact on the food

  • @ryanmahabir664
    @ryanmahabir664 2 года назад +22

    I am loving this whole trinidad 🇹🇹 series such a nice diverse culture all the food looks so delicious and the people are so friendly & WELCOMING

  • @jolynerenelle
    @jolynerenelle 2 года назад +20

    I genuinely love these videos as you travel around our country...I almost dont want this series to end

  • @SunPrincipe
    @SunPrincipe 2 года назад +11

    Now I want to visit Trinidad. Such beautiful people and amazing food. Thank you Mark

  • @JohnBlessed5
    @JohnBlessed5 2 года назад +39

    Mark Wien's videos of Trinidad and Tobago just makes my day. I thoroughly enjoy watching him experience our culture, people and food. Everyone was so hospitable and friendly, that is the true Trini experience. #ThankYouMark #visitTrinidad

  • @neishasurujmal6810
    @neishasurujmal6810 2 года назад +15

    Mark hits that pepper sauce harder than most Trinis!!!! Undefeated yes!

    • @Junjo11
      @Junjo11 2 года назад

      Mark is Thai; he can handle hot pepper

  • @davesturn760
    @davesturn760 2 года назад +20

    This is an excellent food representation of what resides and is offered in our country Trinidad. So enjoyable to see our food guys invited and accomodated Mark Wiens to showcase our style of how we Trinis do it..big up to all the locations and amazing cooks/chef /great artiste in this video for making our mouths water. Amazing video

  • @jayabadola2689
    @jayabadola2689 2 года назад +13

    Such a warm, welcoming place! My mouth was watering the entire time over all those sauces & your company is quite delightful!! Alan seems awesome! :)

  • @qalcan2965
    @qalcan2965 2 года назад +4

    You know Mark loves what he eats when he does that little lean back and closes his eyes.
    It's amazing what my people can go with food.
    Big up alyuh self T&T 🇹🇹 🇹🇹

  • @bronzy29
    @bronzy29 2 года назад +17

    I sat and watched this with a stupid grin on my face the whole time! I was so happy and proud! Mark you eating pepper more than we trini's! Lawd! Love it! Love it!

  • @TheBestFoodieShow
    @TheBestFoodieShow 2 года назад +41

    You make great videos Mark, but this Trinidad and Tobago trip has been special.

    • @Rosejazjai
      @Rosejazjai 2 года назад +2

      Love your content!

  • @zipwangui
    @zipwangui 2 года назад +14

    Thank you Mark for making it possible for me to travel from the comfort of my bed! The satisfaction i get from the food, the people, the places is so fulfilling .Love n respect!

  • @candicemahase3822
    @candicemahase3822 2 года назад +8

    We are honoured and appreciate u for visiting and showcasing our multi cultural twin island of Trinidad and Tobago!! Love from from Trinidad Mark and we love u!!🇹🇹🇹🇹🥰❤❤

  • @natasharhoden5194
    @natasharhoden5194 2 года назад +13

    Thumbs up to our Caribbean chefs

  • @ciecat6015
    @ciecat6015 2 года назад +8

    I gotta say out of all the food they eat today, the one with the amazing variety of spread pork, plantain, smoked ribs & fish are the most intriguing & water-drooling for me.

  • @VisitTrinidad
    @VisitTrinidad 2 года назад +29

    Another great video highlighting our warm hospitality, beautiful scenery and incredible cuisine ♥️🇹🇹 #visitTrinidad

    • @stefanjay6856
      @stefanjay6856 2 года назад +10

      You guys MUST be commended for setting this up. Absolutely incredible work! Hope to see more like this from #VistTrinidad

    • @VisitTrinidad
      @VisitTrinidad 2 года назад +4

      @@stefanjay6856 thank you! Stay tuned 😉🇹🇹

    • @ZariDV
      @ZariDV 2 года назад +4

      You've done such an excellent job showing a beautiful variety of food, drinks, snacks, locations and overall experiences. Please thank everyone involved in putting together this visit. They all did Trinbago proud. It showed the common fan favourites of Trinidad and some places that many people didn't know about. Love that even Trinis get to learn something too!

    • @VisitTrinidad
      @VisitTrinidad 2 года назад +1

      @@ZariDV thank you! Glad you enjoyed.

  • @beautifulqueen9824
    @beautifulqueen9824 2 года назад +15

    Who would want to leave that paradise?! Friendly people, great food, beautiful nature!!!

    • @trini2DBone134
      @trini2DBone134 2 года назад

      Only foreigners think we country is a paradise

    • @beautifulqueen9824
      @beautifulqueen9824 2 года назад

      I am from India so I know what you mean. But it’s still a paradise.

    • @Trini_Skunt-Troll
      @Trini_Skunt-Troll 2 года назад +7

      There is an answer to that actually, but that’s a topic for another day

    • @cherisselambert3774
      @cherisselambert3774 2 года назад

      @@Trini_Skunt-Troll lmao it took so much in me not to ruin this 🤣

    • @Trini_Skunt-Troll
      @Trini_Skunt-Troll 2 года назад

      @@cherisselambert3774 done know 😅

  • @kcenzer4128
    @kcenzer4128 Год назад +20

    Trinidad and Tobago.... I would have NEVER known about, or where they were, unless I saw this amazing video from mark. Thank YOU so much! I am wanting to figure out how a person gets there and what it takes! The food--and the WONDERFUL people who live there and cook their amazing recipes-- just have me in awe! Thank You, Mark....as always--- an INCREDIBLE experience!

    • @footz718
      @footz718 Год назад +2

      Go to East Flatbush, Brooklyn if you wanna experience Trinidad for cheap or you don't have a passport

    • @TheGoogable
      @TheGoogable Год назад +1

      @@footz718 that’s a damn lie. That’s not out culture in Brooklyn!

    • @footz718
      @footz718 Год назад

      @@TheGoogable are you dumb? So East Flatbush ain't a real place? Ali roti shop ain't around Bake & Things ain't around Brooklyn doesn't celebrate J'ouvert ?

    • @TheGoogable
      @TheGoogable Год назад +1

      @@footz718 Not like we do. Not our culture. 🇹🇹

    • @footz718
      @footz718 Год назад

      @@TheGoogable my Grandmother move to East Flatbush, Brooklyn from Chaguanas and felt like she never left home the only complaint was Brooklyn couldn't compare to Trinidad around Christmas time. And the Yankees during the 1980 crack epidemic... You're right Brooklyn is not Trinidad but the way money is going now a day's you might as well settle for a bootleg Trinidad

  • @watfrd
    @watfrd 2 года назад +8

    Well done for showcasing T&T's lesser known eateries and "hidden gems" with a spotlight on seafood! Mark is the definitely the best Foodie/Travel show personality on RUclips!

  • @A-GoldenBar
    @A-GoldenBar 2 года назад +8

    Wow . This channel has more Trinidad and Tobago videos than any other country tours. Oh well, most say God is a Trini, everything nice down dey.

  • @nlwin7789
    @nlwin7789 2 года назад +25

    I love Mark in his graciousness in that he is open to all tastes and food cultures. Even when he doesn't really enjoy sweets, he manages to crack a smile and laugh😄😍❣. Many countries with similar resources may share similar raw materials but different culinary traditions but in the back of his mind, he's looking for a little something to bump up the flavor and spice up.😬

  • @ChickenDeranged
    @ChickenDeranged 2 года назад +20

    I had to stop halfway through and go get something spicy to eat - this vid made me so hungry, just watching Mark enjoy all that seafood. Trinidad looks amazing!

    • @Ajm833
      @Ajm833 2 года назад +1

      😂

  • @evinhohenrique
    @evinhohenrique Год назад +3

    I loved Trinidad and Tobago people, food and landscapes !!!

  • @gloriamariaalexandrehercul670
    @gloriamariaalexandrehercul670 2 года назад +5

    Hello Mark Weins, I love your vídeos, I watched almost all. Loving Trinidad Tobago, wonderful country, and food is delicious. Kisses from Brasil 🇧🇷 🇧🇷 🇧🇷

  • @leonorababoolal5825
    @leonorababoolal5825 2 года назад +9

    Mark loves all the food from Trinidad and Tobago...he keeps saying...oh oh oh...the flavour.