Citrus powerhouse
South Florida is know for the Everglades and its Orange production. In terms of cuisine, healthy foods are a big trend, light and frugal to match the presence of the Caribbean sea, waterways and the Atlantic Ocean.
The cuisine from this region is heavily influenced by Latin cultures, The Caribbean in general and particularly from Cuba that over the years received a large number of immigrants, particularly after the Cuban revolution and from people escaping the Castro's dictatorship.