Food and Wine Festival

[Username]

Could be worst, at least the Caribbean has a strong European influence (and honestly, I am excited to get the chance to eat some Caribbean food).

If this helps ease anyone's minds, here is some information about the Caribbean European influence

"Traditional island cuisine results from a melange of cultural influences. The islands have been fought over and owned by various European powers—mainly the British, French, and Spanish. All of these cultures, as well as their respective culinary traditions, have played a role in forming the multi-national cuisine of the Caribbean.

Read more: The Caribbean: Background & Influences http://www.globalgourmet.com/destinations/caribbean/cariback.html#ixzz2rKmLB6JA"

Also,there are still islands in the Caribbean that are British and French territories.

(Edit: I know many of these details have already been brought up in earlier posts, just wanted to re-frame the details before everyone got upset about the 'failure in themeing'.)

 

[Ghost of Pretzel Kaiser]

My concern isn't the food, it's how the booth would look and potentially clash with whatever area it's put in. I think the best option with be a Royal Navy Outpost type thing.

 

[pandorazboxx]

pirates. boom.

 

[Jacques]

Well, it wouldnt be the first time pirate decor was almost all leftovers from other things. Break out the Pirate Baargh!

 

[Party Rocker]

So here is where things get interesting, yes we will be seeing a new Caribbean booth this year, but wait there's more! The American Southwest makes its way to the line up in New France this year.

But more probably desired news is that according to surveys people wanted more culture. So in response, you can expect to see more costumes themed to the actual country of origin booths and possibly even characters to go along with the booths.

 

[Planeteer]

Steel drums by the Caribbean booth?

 

[Nicole]

Maybe someone at BGW needs a geography lesson.  I mean, I know that some insanely high number of people in the US can't place either Mexico or Canada on a map. But honestly?  The American Southwest in New France?  In a Europe-themed park?  Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?

Oh, and the F&WF was an upscale event. I don't see how "characters" fit in that category.

 

[chickenking]

Hopefully this means along the lines of the waiters in France at Coffee & Crepes.

 

[Nora]

I still cannot grasp why the Caribbean and American Southwest was picked over Thailand and India.

So we get Jamaican jerk chicken and Tex Mex. ::sigh:: This is over Pad Thai and Massaman Curry or kababs and Pork Vindaloo ... so sad.

 

[Jrbgwfan06]

I for one liked the Canada booth last year, I can't believe they're taking it away, that stinks.

 

[Party Rocker]

No one said the Canadian booth was getting the kick. They could add the American Southwest booth in another part of New France and keep both. All we know for sure is the American Southwest booth is coming.

 

[Jrbgwfan06]

I doubt it, considering the American Southwest will most likely need a nearby grill.

 

[Party Rocker]

Maybe a 2-in-1 booth? I just don't want to make any quick assumptions right away.

 

[David]

Oh, and the F&WF was an upscale event.  I don't see how "characters" fit in that category.

This. I will be extremely pissed off if they start adding characters every where at this event. The main focus is food and drinks, and that's exactly how it should stay. The more budget they allocate to that instead of characters, the better.

 

[Mushroom]

 

[Party Rocker]

Well guests did say they wanted more culture via in-park surveys.

 

[Nicole]

Ok. I really don't understand the correlation between "culture" and "characters."

To me culture is about a society's arts, literature, religion, etc.

 

[Thomas]

Just go with it, that works best around here.

 

[Mushroom]

Ok.  I really don't understand the correlation between "culture" and "characters."

They both start with "C." This is really all the park needs to justify stuff like this.

 

[Party Rocker]

The park will be launching a new micro-site similar to that of Howl-o-Scream and Christmas Town, but for the Food & Wine Festival.