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Foods of the World

Foods of the World

Enjoy the delicious foods from around the world!

Embark on a culinary journey at FusionFest with Foods of the the World & fusion dishes from the winning chefs of the culinary contest. Dive in and savor global flavors like never before!

Saturday 10am - 8pm
Sunday 12PM - 5pm

FOODS AT FUSIONFEST 2023

Arab Community Center

   Lebanese, Syrian, Palestinian & Jordanian traditional pies with traditional lemonade of the Mideast

 

Bahama Bucks

  Island treats: Shaved Ice, Smoothies, Acai Bowl

 

Dancing Empanada

   Puerto Rican food: Tostones, Empanadas of various flavors, Churro Cheesecake, Rice and Beans, Malta

 

Doseria

   Indian fusion food:  vegetarian, vegan, & gluten-free options, Samosas, Garlick Naan, Masala Naan Pizza, Dosa, Mushrooms, Mango Lasi

 

FlavaTribe

  100% vegan food:   vegan Lasagna, Tacos, Nachos, Green Apple Limeade, Ginger Sorrel

 

Flavors Nigerian

   Nigerian food from the west African region: Jollof Rice, Fried Rice, Fried Yam and sauce,Suya Fufu and Egusi soup, Zobo drink

 

Gertrude’s Kitchen

   Southern foods and dessert: Baked Beans with Smoked Brisket, Slow Smoked Chopped Brisket, Lobster Mac’n’Cheese, Smoked Ribs, Smoked Chicken, Mini-cakes, Strawberry Lemonade, Sweet Tea

 

Hot and Fresh Grill

   Jordanian food: Shawarma, Dolma, Falafel, Hot dog, Fries, Limonana, Water

Juju Taiyaki

   Japanese street food: Juju Taiyaki, Japanese Cream Donuts, Ube Shokupan, Dango, Choco Banana, Ramune soda

 

Kava Bowl

   Polynesian food and drink:   Musubi, Hawaiian Butter Mochi Cake, Haupia, Kava, Kimbucha, Mocktails of Kava and Natural Juices.

 

Kookiest Cakes

   Unique Pound Cakes treats that taste like Grandma’s sweets

 

Lady T Lemonade

   Fruit Infused Lemonades served in 16 oz pre-chilled carry pouches

 

Maya’s Merienda and Asian Street Foods

   Filipino food: Pancit, Kwek-kwek, Sisig, Isaw-Isaw, BBQ Meat Skewers, Hibachi Steak, Chicken or Pork, Siomai, Buko Salad Drink, Summer Cooler sodas

 

Nguyen and Lam

   Vietnamese food: Harumaki Spring Rolls, Steamed Gyoza, Bulgogi Rice, Baos, Stir-fry Chicken Noodles, Coffee

 

Paula’s Jamaican Cuisine

   Jamaican food: Patty, Jerk Chicken, Curry Goat and Oxtail, Rice and Peas, Sorrel

 

Peru Power Food Truck

   Peruvian style street food. Fried Yuca, Tacos de Jalea, Ceviche, Chchi Morada

 

Pho Wheels

  Japanese Sushi.

 

Pipos Latin Food

   Venezuelan food: Empanada, Tequenos, Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice

 

Rock Paper Scissors Eat

   American Street food paired with unique plant based options: Sloppy Joes, French Fries, Black Bean Slider, Cheeseburger, Fish Po Boy, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Ice Tea, Peach Ice Tea

 

Schnitz and Giggles

   German street food: German Meatball with Lingonberry Sauce,  French Fries, Bratwurst, Currywurst, Pretzel with Beer Cheese, Schnitzel

 

Ukrainian Traditional Food

   Ukrainian Traditional Food: Berdychiv Cheesecake, Pierogi, Mlyntsi, Ukrainian Hot Dog, Pork Kebab, Uzvar, Kvas, Juices

 

Veggie Garden

 

  Vietnamese vegan food: Spring rolls, Summer rolls, Vegan Soy Drumsticks, Spicy Soy Rib, Rice Noodle, Vietnamese Coffee, Thai Tea, Asian Beers

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STELLA ARBELAEZ

Heritage: Colombia

 

Coming from a well-educated family and a good elementary education in Bogotá, Colombia, where she was considered “too energetic,” Stella’s family sent her, and her mother to the US to better afford higher education for all her siblings. She came to Queens, NY, where an aunt owned a gas station. During her high School years, although she was not fluent in English, she was accepted into an arts high school.  After completing a BFA in Fine Arts Illustration, she continued with art classes and worked in the design field. That eventually led to a position with Walt Disney Animation in Orlando.

 

Her family suffered a number of tragedies – her father was killed in Colombia, her mother was killed in the US, her sister was dying of cancer.

 

Through the Disney connection she met a Californian and moved there to get married. After the birth of her daughter, she pursued a degree in early childhood education and devoted her life to her family. Her husband and his friends did not speak Spanish. She was not allowed to speak Spanish at the dinner table, and gradually lost touch with her Colombian heritage. She became a surprisingly “well- adapted” exotic person, rather than a true representation of her culture. An annual trip to a Colombian restaurant for her birthday and trips to visit her relatives in South Florida were the sole ties to Colombian culture.

 

While visiting her extended family in Florida, her marriage ended traumatically. This sent her into a couple of years of dark depression and self-condemnation. For her 48th birthday, she joined a Meet-Up group for a 4-day hike to the Appalachian Trail. “With every step I took”, she recalls, “I felt more alive. I felt the blood rush to my legs and my heart pumping to get me through the next mile.” Hiking the Florida National Scenic Trail in 2020, while reflecting on the person she had been, the person she now was, and the person she still wanted to be, led her back to art. Her mantra became, “Nature heals.”

Also, visiting her extended family in South Florida, she felt enveloped by the love and warmth of her childhood in Colombia with dance parties where they would dance salsa, merengue, and cumbia until the wee hours of the night, reveling in their festive traditions. Her little dog, Bobo, is a faithful companion.

MICHEAL ELLIOTT

Hi there, I am a writer, director & cinematographer local to the St.Pete area. I have worked on short films, commercials, and a couple of feature films, mainly in the camera or lighting department. I have also worked on several passion projects like “The Beat Within,” which was a short documentary following a women-led drum circle in Dunedin. I was an editor for a few years prior to trying my hand at shooting, so I shoot with the edit in mind. I am a South African-born immigrant who moved to the United States to study business management but fell in love with filmmaking and telling stories after being here for a few years. My direction changed from economics to making movies and telling stories. I believe documentary work is vital and important in current media and entertainment, especially to tell the stories of those who do not have a voice and are under represented. I would love to participate in your event and look forward to the challenge and excitement!