Marion Bernstein

"The best West Indian food in NYC: A&A Bake Doubles and Roti - This Bed-Stuy stalwart specializes in two things: bake and (you guessed it) doubles. The latter? Well, let’s just say doubles are the best buck-fifty you’ll ever spend. These Trinidadian snacks are built on a base of deep fried dough, or bara, wrapped around a savory potato-channa curry. Don’t forget a side of extra napkins."

Rich Sanders

"There’s a good reason why this Trinidadian shop is known as “The Doubles King”. Curried chickpeas are sandwiched between a pair of fried flatbreads (baras) and they meld to become a wonderfully messy, squishy treat, but it’s the condiments and chutneys that separate the king from the commoners and as far as I’m concerned, A&A rules."

Rich Sanders

"The goat roti was rich and savory, absolutely delicious. Note that this type of roti, known as dhalpuri, comprises two layers of dough rolled out together with seasoned ground yellow split peas (dhal) sandwiched between. Floppy and supple, it’s a security blanket swaddling its treasure."