By: Robert Lovi By: Robert Lovi | September 19, 2022 | Culture, Food & Drink,
Latin Restaurant Weeks is coming back with its annual event in Miami from Oct. 7 to the 21st. The regional exhibition, presented in collaboration with Grubhub Community Fund and the Feed the Soul Foundation, will highlight Latin-owned culinary companies and talent, including restaurants, bakeries, chefs, bartenders, and food trucks.
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Miami has the nation's eleventh-largest Hispanic population, with 72.5% of its residents belonging to this demographic. The Magic City is a melting pot of Latin American countries ranging from Cuba to Venezuela, Chile to Mexico, Costa Rica, and many more. For years, the city has attracted people;e from all over Latin America, and you can feel the culture everywhere you go.
The two-week festival, also known as "Tour de Sabor," highlights the various Latin regions represented and the people and businesses introducing them to locals and tourists. Festival participants can choose what to feature on their Latin Restaurant Weeks menus, showcasing the authenticity of their culture's dishes to attract new consumers to their businesses.
The festival takes place during the final week of Hispanic Heritage Month, an ideal opportunity for everyone to participate and celebrate this fantastic melting pot of cultures. Locals will be able to celebrate with participating Latin eateries by enjoying all of the flavors of culture beginning just before the celebration ends.
During the festivity, customers will enjoy tantalizing brunch, lunch, and dinner menu specials and tempting cocktail promos from participating restaurants. This year, restaurant registration is free. Each participating establishment will spotlight a trademark dish from their menu or a curated pre-fixe menu to promote the Latin delicacies they offer. La Catrina, Bachour, Amigo Grill, Fusion Fuego, Botanico Gin & Cookhouse, Tequiztlan Mexican Restaurant & Tequila Bar, and many more are among the participating restaurants. Latin Restaurant Weeks are an excellent opportunity to sample delicious cuisines from multiple restaurants without breaking the bank.
This year's campaign encourages locals and tourists in Miami to discover all of the flavors of Latin America in the city, including old favorites or new gems. Latin Restaurant Weeks showcases the vast diversity of Latin America by including as many different countries' cuisines for everyone to indulge in.
"Miami is a vibrant city, a true melting pot of cultures, and we're honored to highlight the cultural abundance that makes this city unique," said Karinn Chavarria, Co-Founder of Latin Restaurant Weeks. "Through the Tour de Sabor, locals and visitors can delve into flavors from Peru, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Venezuela, Colombia, and throughout the Latin diaspora, so Latin Restaurant Weeks is the perfect opportunity to try something new or visit an old favorite all while supporting your local Latinx culinary industry."
The festival is partnering with GrubHub and Feed the Soul Foundation; the regional event will highlight Latin-owned culinary businesses and talent, including restaurants, bakeries, chefs, bartenders and food trucks. For additional information, visit the website.
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