Title: Describe influences on the development of various cuisines.
Course: Introduction to Culinary Arts (16051-18) > Section: Exploring Diverse Cuisines and Service Styles

Description should include the

- culture (i.e., traditions, customs, religions)
- geography (e.g., climate, growing seasons, soil, terrain)
- availability of ingredients.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What regional cuisines are popular in the local area? Why?
- What are some examples of regional cuisines?
- What factors influence the development of specific regional cuisines?
- What factors have contributed to the infusion of various cuisines?

Communication

- How does the media affect the popularity of cuisines in the area?
- How can customers express their interests in new cuisines?

Leadership

- How can leaders encourage customers and employees to experiment with diverse cuisines?
- Why can offering several cuisines make a restaurant successful? How can it make the restaurant unsuccessful?

Management

- What resources show what cuisines are popular in a given area?
- What information does management need to create successful menus for diverse groups of customers?