Chapter 1
Korean cuisine's New York evolution
Chapter 2
Caribbean culinary roots in Brooklyn
Chapter 3
South Indian spices redefine Manhattan
YOUR GOAL
Master of New York's new flavor wave
Ch 2 · Caribbean culinary roots in Brooklyn
marcus Caribbean culinary roots in Brooklyn
Brooklyn's got a flavor story, fresh and bold (yeah, so bold!) Island roots, new spices untold (flavors unfold!)
marcus Trinidadian doubles are a beloved street food made of fried flatbread and curried chickpeas.
marcus Flatbush, Brooklyn, serves as the official cultural and culinary capital of NYC's Caribbean diaspora.
Fun Fact
Scotch bonnet pepper: This Caribbean chili is up to 140 times hotter than a jalapeño and gives jerk seasoning its sweet, fiery kick.
Glossary
roti (noun)
A round, flat, unleavened bread popular in Indian and Caribbean cuisines. Since the late 1970s, Brooklyn institutions like Ali's Trinidad Roti Shop have served this filled flatbread.
A round, flat, unleavened bread popular in Indian and Caribbean cuisines. Since the late 1970s, Brooklyn institutions like Ali's Trinidad Roti Shop have served this filled flatbread.
Quiz
Which group of people originally developed the jerk cooking technique in 17th-century Jamaica?
Quiz
Which historic soup is eaten on New Year's Day to celebrate Haitian independence from French colonial rule?
Quiz
In 2017, which Brooklyn neighborhood was officially designated as 'Little Caribbean' to honor its cultural heritage?
Quiz
What essential wood is traditionally used in Jamaican jerk pits to smoke and flavor the meat?
Quiz
Which iconic bakery has been serving West Indian currant rolls and hardo bread in Flatbush since 1971?
Quiz
What is the name of the Trinidadian flatbread used to scoop up curried meats, known for its flaky, layered texture?