| February 8th, 2025
Menu boards for the Polynesian Market and North Atlantic Market booths.
Polynesian cuisine is a blend of fresh, tropical ingredients and traditional cooking methods, often centered around seafood, coconut, taro, and breadfruit. Many Polynesian dishes also incorporate raw fish, marinated in citrus juices and coconut milk, similar to poke. The cuisine reflects the Polynesian’s deep connection to the land and sea, offering a balance of savory, sweet, and umami flavors.
Atlantic-style seafood cuisine is known for its fresh, hearty flavors, influenced by the cold waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Dishes often feature fish like cod, haddock, and salmon, either grilled, smoked, or battered and fried. Shellfish such as lobster, crab, oysters, and clams play a central role, often served steamed, in chowders, or baked with butter and breadcrumbs. Traditional preparations emphasize simple seasonings like butter, lemon, garlic, and Old Bay seasoning.