Sunset Park Food Scavenger Hunt

Food Fusion

This grocery store carries products from the mainland Spanish- speaking countries. Caribbean food is not available.

Cultural Contrast

Shows that Brooklyn's "Chinatown" is multiethnic and has sizeable Chinese and Vietnamese populations.

Example of cultural contrast

Shows that Brooklyn's "Chinatown" is multiethnic and has sizeable Chinese and Vietnamese populations.

uniqueness of neighborhood

Vendors offered sweets, drinks, and snacks at cheap prices.

Example of ethnic foodways

The use of a foreign language in a store sign is an indication of the presence of an ethnic community.

Formal Institution

The Chinese-American Planning Council provides social services to Chinese immigrants.

Unique item

Piñatas: colorful boxes with candy. (Those pictured are without candy.)
example of food fusion

One stop place for Italian and Spanish food

Distinct ethnic group

This Salvadorian restaurant specializes in Salvadorian food but serves dishes from other ethnicities.

Street Culture

These home decorations represent the resident’s ties to his/her homeland.
Distinct ethnic group

This restaurant represents the Ecuadorian community even though it serves Americanized food.

Que?

Green-Wood Cemetery is the highest point in Brooklyn.
Past history

This train yard served this community since the BMT created the Bay Parkway Elevated line.

This karaoke hotel offers a popular activity that attracts people of all backgrounds.

ex. of ethnic foodways

This restaurant represents one of the many Latin-American nationalities found in Sunset Park

ex of ethnic foodway

This Georgian restaurant is unique, as it represents a European people group.

Example of street life

Residents playing Chinese chess in the street

This church serves the community as a place of worship and renders services to accommodate Spanish speakers.
Food Fusion

This tri-cultural restaurant is convenient and represents the diverse communities of Sunset Park.

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