Jan
Trinidad’s national dish is Crab and Callalo. It’s not just a mere recipe; it’s a story told through flavors and ingredients steeped in history and culture. Let’s explore its roots and the narrative it weaves about our island’s past and present.
Jul
Bake and Shark is Trinidad and Tobago’s most iconic fast-food sandwich. It was popularized as a beach food on Maracas Bay, a beach in Trinidad, by Richard’s Bake and Shark. Now, the sandwich can be found all over the dual-island nation. Trinidadian fashion blogger Kamara Williams took producer Doyinsola Oladipo to try bake and shark […]
Jan
When Trinciti Roti Shop and Restaurant‘s late owner Vishnu Maheepat passed away last year, his son Amit stepped in like a champion. ❤️ Today, they still serve homesick Trinis, familiar Caribbean folk and curious foreigners West Indian specialties in Queens, New York. We have so much to thank our brothers and sisters overseas for, as they give us the […]
Oct
“…this Caribbean-Indian joint enjoys legendary repute among locals. On weekends the wait times can get long, but it’s worth it, regardless of what you’re coming for…” – JAKE BITTLE Read the full article: Gothamist’s Guide To Richmond Hill And Ozone Park
Sep
We recently had Propa Eats visit the shop. Our video interview is coming soon. View this post on Instagram You told us where to go for the best roti and doubles in NYC and we went. @trinciti_ny did not disappoint. We interviewed the owner @amit_maheepat and learned of the restaurant’s rich history and promising future. […]
In The News
Lazarus Lynch, author of Son of a Southern Chef, notes Trinciti as one of his favorite NYC spots in Timeout interview
Jun
As Timeout mentions, Lazarus Lynch is not from the south but a Jamaica Queen’s native. He was a raise in a Guyanese-Southern American household. In his interview, Emma Orlow asked: In your intro you talk about growing up in Southside Jamaica, Queens and going to the fish market on Jamaica Ave. Do you have any […]
Mar
We were recently mentioned in Hoodline.com‘s most recent post as they ranked some of the Trinidadian food around NYC. Hoodline.com states, “[we] crunched the numbers to find the top Trinidadian spots around New York City, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to venture when cravings […]
Interview
Internationally Known Rapper Anik Khan Helps Tell The Queen’s Immigrant Story With His New Merch Release
Oct
We recently teamed up with Anik Khan and other local Queens businesses to create a limited run of shirts. Equire magazine covered the story, stating Here in America, Khan has taken the opportunity to tell the immigrant story through his music, and now, through his merchandise. In collaboration with designer Joshua Vanleader, he designed a […]