Caribbean Favorites

In this episode, Seth samples the diverse array of flavors around DC from Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and Trinidad and Tobago, learning about the melting pot that is Caribbean cuisine. Signature dishes: Jamaican jerk chicken wings at Andrene’s Caribbean & Soul Food in Brightwood; chuleta kan kan, a fried pork chop at La Famosa in the Navy Yard; and curried beef roti at Cane on H Street NE.

Seth gets a taste of the Caribbean at Andrene’s in Washington, D.C. Owner Andrene Finn dives into the culinary experience of Jamaican food, teaching Seth how they make jerk chicken wings and the many spices which give them their distinctive flavor. Finally, Andrene and Seth sit down to a classic Jamaican meal — coco bread, beef patties, and of course their signature jerk chicken wings.

At the dynamic La Famosa restaurant in Navy Yard, Chef Joancarlo Parkhurst prepares his signature Puerto Rican dish, the chuleta kan kan, a fried pork chop with the belly attached and flayed out to resemble a mohawk. With its unique presentation and mouth-watering flavors, the chuleta kan kan is a must-try for anyone seeking an authentic Puerto Rican dining experience in the D.C. area.

Seth visits Chef Peter Prime at Caribbean restaurant Cane on H St NE in Washington DC to explore their Trinidadian Curried Beef Paratha Tiffin Box accompanied by classic Trinidad roti. Chef Peter explains how the tiffin box is a practical package to deliver their version of curry beef. He also talks about the different nuances and ingredients that go into Trinidadian curries.