Bahamian cuisine

Popular seasonings commonly used in dishes include chilies (hot pepper), lime, tomatoes, onions, garlic, allspice, ginger, cinnamon, rum, and coconut.

Bahamian cuisine is somewhat related to that of the American South, with dishes held in common such as "fish 'n' grits".

In contrast to the offerings in the city of Nassau and the many hotels, "shack" type food stands/restaurants (including Goldies and Twin Brothers) are located at Arawak Cay on West Bay Street about 15 minutes from downtown Nassau and 25 minutes from Atlantis Paradise Island resort.

This is a very organized and safe place to enjoy fresh seafood and all local Bahamian dishes.

Some settlements have festivals associated with the traditional crop or food of that area, such as the Pineapple Fest in Gregory Town, Eleuthera.

[5] Coconut Grove, Florida celebrates the Goombay Festival in June, transforming the area's Grand Avenue into a Carnival (Caribbean Carnival) in celebration of Bahamian culture, Bahamian food and music (Junkanoo and "Rake'N'Scrape"[6]).

[5] It is named after the goombay goatskin drums that generate the party's rhythms and held in celebration of the heritage of Key West's large Bahamian population with food, art, and dancing.

Sky juice is a drink consisting of coconut water blended with condensed milk and gin.

[3][9][11] The Yellow Bird (cocktail), the Bahama Mama, the Goombay Smash, and Planter's Punch[2] are popular local drinks.

Conch, a large tropical mollusk (sea snail) with firm, white flesh, is the national dish of the Bahamas.

[2][14] Fish may be served escabeche style, in a mixture of lime juice or vinegar with seasoning.

An inexpensive dish, known locally as "Fire Engine", consists of steamed, canned corned beef served with either grits or white rice.

[15] Bahamian side dishes shared with the American South include grits, baked macaroni and cheese, coleslaw, potato salad, boiled vegetables, and johnnycake.