Floribbean (Florida) Cuisine
By: Allison Roland and Monica Shah
What is Floribbean Cuisine?
*The cuisine represents the variety and quality of food from Florida and the Caribbean Islands
*The cooking style used in Florida was influenced by Cuba, Jamaica, and the Bahamas
*The roots trace back to the Spanish exploring the New World
Latin Influences
*Floribbean cuisine has strong Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Dominican influences
Floribbean Dishes
Key Lime Pie
Swamp Cabbage
Conch Fritters
Florida Fun Facts
* Written records say that Europeans were the first to arrive in Florida, which marked the beginning of the American Frontier
* Florida was the 27th state
* The nickname is the Sunshine State
*Total area is 58,560 Square Miles (Land Area — 54,252 Square Miles/Total Water Area — 4,308 Square Miles)
Major Tourist Attractions
Disney World
Busch Gardens
Kennedy Space Center
Restaurants in Miami
* Garcia's Seafood Grille & Fish Market: Takeout available, $$
* Guanabanas Island Restaurant and Bar: Outdoor seating, kid friendly, $$$
*Thirsty Turtle Seagrill: Outdoor seating, kid friendly, $$