due to the town's geographical location, it is surrounded by ocean, the seafood on offer is second to none so many of the recipes often revolve around fish, lobster, and other fruits of the sea - regional food takes center stage and the end result is usually very healthy.

many sustainable initiatives are also promoted during the festival and revelers are informed about ecological responsibilities and minimizing the impact of food production on the environment - education also plays an important role as well but there's no doubt about it, the food is absolutely delicious. 

african cuisine is also an important part of the festival due to the many slaves that were transported to brazil during the mid 1500s. in total 55 restaurants, all situated within an eight-kilometer stretch, cook up the best african recipes.