Leh we eat some FOOD

Aye, bake and shark? Now yuh talking! That’s the real star of Maracas Bay, where the waves and the flavors come together like a sweet lime. Bake and shark is ah classic Trini dish that every local know and every tourist need to try.

So, here’s the scene: yuh by the beach, sand between yuh toes, and yuh catch the scent of something frying up nice. That’s when yuh know it’s bake and shark time. They take a piece of shark, season it up with all kinda Trini spices—green seasoning, garlic, pimento, all the good stuff—and then fry it till it’s crispy on the outside, tender on the inside.

Now, the “bake” part? That’s a fluffy fried bread, golden and warm, ready to be sliced open and filled with that delicious shark. But here’s where the magic happens—yuh reach the condiments bar. This is where yuh get to build yuh own masterpiece. Yuh have yuh choices: shadow beni sauce, tamarind, garlic sauce, pepper sauce, coleslaw, cucumber, pineapple, tomatoes—anything to customize yuh bake and shark.

Everybody have dey own style. Some people go heavy on the shadow beni, others load it up with pepper. But no matter how yuh build it, once yuh take that first bite, is pure bliss. The bake is soft, the shark have that perfect crunch, and all them sauces mixing up in a burst of flavor.

And let’s not forget, bake and shark is best enjoyed with a view of Maracas Bay, watching the waves roll in while yuh dig in. It’s the kind of food that makes yuh proud to be Trini, and no trip to the island is complete without tasting it. Bake and shark? That’s a piece of paradise in every bite!