Food in Global Winter Wonderland Atlanta

What could be better than having the opportunity to try delicious delicacies from all over the world in one place? Global Winter Wonderland Atlanta is your destination! With a mouth-watering international food bazaar that features dishes from American, Chinese, Mexican, Japanese, Thai, Greek, Italian, and Korean cultures, you may taste to your heart’s desires.

American: Corn Dogs

When you think of traditional American foods, corn dogs come to mind. The creator of the corn dog is disputed, but it didn’t take long for corn dogs to make their way into the hearts (and stomachs) of generations of Americans. Corn dogs have become so popular amongst the American people that National Corndog Day is celebrated every March.

Mexican: Tacos

Just as with the American corn dog, the origin of the taco is unknown. However, the word “taco” got its start in the 18^th century silver mines of Mexico, when a taco was just paper wrapped around gunpowder. Don’t worry; the tacos at GWW can be consumed. Don’t forget the salsa!

Chinese: Fried Rice

Fried Rice is one of the most popular and versatile dishes of Chinese cuisine, as several ingredients, such as vegetables, eggs, and chicken can be mixed into fried rice recipes. It is believed that fried rice was invented sometime during the Sui Dynasty (589 – 618 AD) in the city of Yangzhou. Because fried rice can be served as either a side dish or a main course, it is no surprise that it appeals to the palates of people of other cultures as well.

Italian: Pizza

Where would the world be if pizza had not been created? This traditional Italian meal has expanded beyond the Italian border and into the mouths of the American people. Did you know that Americans eat approximately 350 slices of pizza per SECOND? I think we owe thanks to Raffaele Esposito of Naples for creating this lovely treat in 1889.

Thai: Tom Yum Soup

Tom Yum Soup is a spicy clear soup that originated in Laos and Thailand. This dish, usually served as an appetizer, varies between the two countries. The Laotian version of the soup contains rice, whereas the regular version does not.  

Greek: Baklava

While many think that baklava came straight from the heart of Greece, it has been argued that the food has Assyrian origin. Around 8 B.C., Assyrians baked thin layers of dough with nuts and poured honey over it. The recipe spread around the region of the Middle East, but as many civilizations came and went over time, baklava eventually found a permanent home in Greece.

Japanese: Sushi

Just as with baklava, many people automatically associate sushi with Japan. However, sushi originated in 4^th century BC in Southeast Asia. At this time, salted fish was preserved with rice. This type of sushi is called nare-zushi, and was consumed only after the rice was discarded. When this meal was introduced to Japan in 8^th century AD, the Japanese preferred to eat the fish with the rice. Sushi began expanding rapidly outside of Japan in the 1980s in the wake of increased health consciousness.

Make sure you come to Global Winter Wonderland hungry! You will want to have room in your belly for all of the fantastic morsels that will be available right at your fingertips.