Exploring Venezuelan Cuisine on the Southern Tip of Trinidad
In a captivating journey just seven miles from the shores of Venezuela, David Hoffmann takes us on a unique food tour through Trinidad, where the rich tapestry of Venezuelan culture intertwines with local life. Known as “Little Venezuela,” Cedros stands as a poignant backdrop to this exploration of flavors, migration, and identity.
David visits beloved eateries that serve iconic Venezuelan dishes, including arepas, cachapas, tequeños, and empanadas, revealing how these comforting foods represent more than mere sustenance—they embody memories, survival, and resilience. With around 45,000 Venezuelan migrants and refugees now calling Trinidad home, the tour offers a platform for these voices to be heard, showcasing their stories amidst the culinary delights.
Traveling through bustling Chaguanas and vibrant San Fernando, David connects with fishermen, families, and street vendors whose experiences are shaped by the geopolitical climate. The video emphasizes the power of food as a bridge that connects past and present, fostering understanding in a world often divided by borders.
Join David as he invites viewers to eat and listen, diving deeper into the essence of Venezuelan identity in Trinidad. This is not just a food tour; it’s a narrative of resilience, community, and shared humanity. If you’re passionate about discovering authentic culinary experiences and the real stories behind them, this video is a must-watch!
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Hola David: Busy right now. Will make further comment later. For anyone who thinks David is pronouncing 'Cedros' wrongly, he speaks Spanish and that's the correct pronunciation. Happy New Year to you and your family 🙏🏻✌🏻🥰🥳🎊🎉🍾🥂
David Cedros is pronounced as "Seedros"
Hola everyone, I am happy to see the new additions to T&T flavour list. I welcome you to T&T more great foods to eat. Yum yum.
love you so much
13:23 I hate Mr No War The Liar
He’s hurt so many countries I’m sorry 😞
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David thx u for using the right map of Suriname. See you back soon in Paramaribo😊
Pronounced 'See-dross'. Never heard it called little Venezuela till today.
Ive never heard Cedros being called little Venezuela. The migration to Trinidad only started recently, when chavez and then maduro destroyed the venezuelan economy. It used to be very wealthy before chavez came along. Many Trinis used to go there to shop and vacation.
It is good to know we have Venezuelan foods here apart from local…diversity at it's best!!!. And the foods are really amazing..now getting used to.. Arepas…tortillas and so much more. As always much Thanks Davud…Hailey and myself wish you a safe prosperous New Year with your family…Peace and blessings always.
sorry but send them back. we have enough spanish here already. i understand people want to be nice but trinidad is suffering and we have enough problems let alone enough to help thousands of venezuelans. and now trump is endangering all of trinidad for oil that we won't see a dime of. sad, but we will all lose. so sad to see so many trinis ok with this.
Nothing beats a Vene street hot dog…not the ones they have now,but 50 years ago…
Garlic sauce is a trini sauce
Let’s be real: the arepa is Venezuelan, through and through – even the word itself is ours. Colombia? Just playing catch-up. Dig into the history and you’ll see: a lot of what they claim actually started in Venezuela.
For example, Venezuela was the 1st country on the continent to cultivate and export coffee — not Colombia. The name Colombia itself was coined by the Venezuelan Francisco de Miranda in the late 18th century, and it was another Venezuelan, Simón Bolívar, who not only liberated Colombia but also adopted Miranda’s tricolor flag for the new republic. Colombia’s national dish, the bandeja paisa, appears to be a later, more elaborate imitation of Venezuela’s traditional pabellón criollo. They began calling Cali La Sucursal del Cielo after Caracas had already earned that nickname decades earlier. As for the reputation of being a land of beautiful women — well, Venezuela had already claimed that spotlight long before.
The Llanos region was originally part of Venezuela during the era of the Captaincy General of Venezuela (created in 1777). However, following the controversial Tratado López de Mesa–Gil Borges signed in 1941, Venezuela ceded significant portions of the Llanos to Colombia — a decision still viewed by many as unjust or politically manipulated.
Joropo and música llanera — which in Venezuela is simply known as música venezolana. While both countries share this cultural heritage today, its roots are deeply embedded in Venezuelan soil. ETC.
After over two decades of being dragged thru the mud, Venezuela deserves to be FREE of tyranny and stand tall again.
Envisioning a Free Venezuela for 2026
Hi David how are you my friend happy holidays i can't wait to watch this video next time you come Trinidad you have to make a day to meet all your fan's like in the mall just like how then book writer does do it for they fan's to sign the book for them 😂😂you bring David beenhere Jersey to sign for your fan's 😂lots of love from Trinidad 🇹🇹
It's crazy how much my country has changed,since I left 30 something years ago 😮😮
Having Venezuelan cuisine is a plus for Trinidad.
Thuper thickk 😂
Great journalism!
Is Americans who causing the war. Not trinidad. What stupidness
That is 45,000 Venezuelans that the government knows about.
This might genuinely be the funniest thumbnail title combo I’ve ever seen
All the best for 2026
only local food! Trinidad first, if it isn't your first home – well, time to go …unless your bringing prosperity for Trinidadians
Watch till the end and I’ll send you an arepa 🫓