Hankering for bratwurst with a side of Thai gyoza and baklava ice cream for dessert? Or maybe some Sudanese curry chicken with some kimchi? Bangers and mash? Hot dog and fries?
Whatever your tastes, Arts in the Heart of Augusta is bound to have just what foodies are looking for.
While the festival brings lots of performers and visual artists to downtown Augusta Sept. 19-21, it will also bring together a smorgasbord of foods from around the world to give foodies a one-of-a-kind weekend.
“The global food village is famous for its authentic taste of global cuisine and is a favorite spot for foodies with 19 authentic cuisine booths. Food booths include China, Greece, Germany, India, Ireland, South Sudan, Sudan, Thailand, Vietnam, Korea, Lebanon, Trinidad, Philippines, Latin America, Jamaica, Turkey and Samoa,” according to a news release.
Advanced weekend passes are $15 and available online at ArtsintheHeartofAugusta.com. Children 10 and under are admitted free. Passes are good for the entire weekend. Badges at the gate are $20. Pets and coolers are not allowed; Lawn chairs are welcome.
To get your mouth-watering in advance, check out this menu sample.
CHINA
Sesame Chicken Dinner $15
Snack Noodle Bowl $8
Sesame Chicken (Zi Maah Gai) $6
GERMANY
Jägerschnitzel Plate $20
Kids: Bratwurst & Fries $10
Pretzel with Bier Cheese $8
GREECE
Vegetarian Gyro $7
Baklava Ice Cream Sundae $5
Yia Yia’s Stuffed Grape Leaves $12
GUAM
Chamorro Bowl $7
Lumpia Kelaguen 2 for $5
Mama ais Dutse $5
INDIA
Maharani Sampler Platter $10
NEW: Samosa Chat $6
Mango Milkshake $3
IRELAND
Fish and Chips $10
Bangers and Mash $10
Irish Whiskey Cake slice $5
JAMAICA
Curry Chicken $13
Jerk Chicken $15
Ox-tail $16
KOREA
K-CupBop $15
Mandu $10
Cucumber Kimchi $8
LAOS
Basil Chicken Pockets 3 for $5
Fried Chicken Dumplings 4 for $5
Boba Tea (Smoothie) $6
LATIN AMERICA
Stuffed Potatoes (Relleno de papas) $8
Elote/Corn (Esquite Corn in Cup) $8
Tacos $6
LEBANON
Falafel Sandwich $12
Stuffed grape leaves (4 pcs) $5
Loaded Lebanese Mini Pancakes $15
PHILIPPINES
Pancit (Noodles) 1 cup $7
Banana Turon (Fritters) $2 each
Snow Cones $3
SAMOA
Ivi òò (Pork Rib) $5
Fa’i Fa’alifu -Coconut Cream Banana $1
Sapasui Moa (Chicken Chop Suey) $5
SOUTH SUDAN
Curry Chicken Plate $15
Combo Plate: Fufu or Curry Chicken $30
Sambusas: Beef/Chicken/Veggie $7
SUDAN
Fatayer – vegetarian or chicken buns $6
Falafel Combo $17
Roselle – Karkaday (16 oz cup) $6
THAILAND
Thai Pork Jerky With Sticky Rice $12
Gyoza (Chicken Dumplings) 4 Pcs $5
Curry Puffs 2 pcs $10
TRINIDAD
Pholorie (fried split pea dough) $5
Curry Goat Plate $20
Chana & Aloo Takari (Vegetarian) $10
TÜRKIYE
Lamb Burger $8
Chicken Kebab $8
Lamb Gyro $10
VIETNAM
Pork Meatball Skewer $6
Sesame Ball (dessert) $2
Shrimp Tempura (5) $10
HOT DOG STAND
Hot Dog $3
Coke $2
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