Enjoy food, enjoy the history of St. Augustine's food.
"See great historical men some call re-enactor, see how they add to downtown St. Augustine. To me these men are much more, they are living historic figures. They read, they study, they perform, they live the history must of us only read about.
How is it that food plays an important roll in the history of man?
Hear how the new world, was not new and how early Americans shared their food and grew their diverse cultures here in St. Augustine.
New World, Old World Food
Sharing his ideas on the importance of food in the new world.
Filmed on location in historic St. Augustine June 19, 2010 at the First Food - St. Augustine and the Birth of American Cuisine event at the Colonial Spanish Quarter Museum.
The history of st. Augustine is the history of food. A re-enactor looking for great food is rewarded all over town, downtown St. Augustine has great places to get food everywhere.
Chad was busy firing cannons at the fort in St. Augustine the day we filmed the First Food program off St. George Street in downtown St Augustine. He was very kind to sit for a moment and talk about his ideas on how food influenced people in early Florida history.
"I get hungry every time I view this video. I think about all the great food here in St. Augustine. Spanish, Tapas, Delicatessens, sea food, Asian, Chinese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Japanese, Sushi, Fish & Chips, Chicken Wings, Hamburgers, Steakhouses, Irish food, gyros, Coffee Shops, ice cream shops, health food, British, Cuban, Caribbean, Mexican, French, Italian, Pasta, Cajun & Creole, American, Mediterranean, great Pizza everywhere, gourmet, great Bakery's, Greek, exceptional Chowders, Barbecue (some of the best in the South), great soups, Fast Food, Vegetarian, bring your apatite to town with you," said St. Augustine filmmaker Bruce Merwin.
