We began as a spice company peddling spices to Takoma Park - Silver Spring Co-Op, Living Well, GLUT in Brentwood, MD, and Fresh Food Factory in DC. We also sold prepackaged meals to local stores as well as spices through e-commerce.
Customers enjoyed the samples of food from the spices and prepackaged meals and from there, Trini Vybez Food Truck was born. With the success of Trini Vybez Food Truck and the assistance of various local grants, owner, Natalia Kalloo was able to open a full service restaurant.
Natalia is currently a Board Member and an active Co-Chair to DC's Food Policy Council under Entrepreneurship and Food Jobs. She is currently serving her second term supporting local food entrepreneurs with a streamlined approach to licensing, permitting, raising capital, and managing the many challenges faced by food entrepreneurs such as Initiative-82. She is a longstanding Ward 4 resident since 2008.
Reviews
“Various meats and vegetables are curried and served over rice or as part of a traditional Trinidadian roti—choose either bussupshut (torn up flaky roti for dipping) or dhalpuri (a roti filled with a dusting of seasoned split peas). Veggie sides accompany almost everything"
— Washingtonian
“Hidden GEM! Friendly staff and gracious owner. Great spot for girlfriends or a date and all the food is Yummy!! Good tunes and low-lit, intimate bar as well. So glad we stumbled into this place. Great meet up spot.”
— Guest Michole B. via Google Reviews
“Trini Vybez is the perfect restaurant for rainy weather — Trinidadian food, influenced by Indian, West African and Native American cuisine, is warm, comforting, flavorful and sunny. The restaurant interior looks the part, with velvety red-painted walls and vibrant house-plants.”
— Guest Nora Giuffrida via article for Sidwell Friends
“Came here for a tasting event and everything was incredible, I have been recommending this place to all my friends! The roti was flakey yet still had a satisfying bread-y bite and the stews were so flavorful-- the chicken stew was probably my favorite. The cocktails are also very good and strong! It's cool to know that this is one of two (I think?) Trinidadian restaurants in the DMV so I wish the owners all the best! Will be back :).”
— Guest Micaela W. via Yelp