Gastronomía: la apuesta para que la gente vuelva al centro de Medellín
Casi todo lo que pasa en Medellín pasa por el centro. Los turistas y los migrantes, las autoridades locales y un montón de gente, alrededor de un mill...
TL;DR
- The Candelaria Food Fest aims to revitalize Medellín's downtown by showcasing its culinary and cultural attractions.
- The festival featured 26 restaurants and over 50 small businesses, seeking to improve the perception of the city center.
- Carlos Maya, owner of Simone, highlights the diverse offerings and challenges faced by downtown businesses, including safety and public space issues.
- Palazzetto de Italia, founded in 1986, is a traditional Italian restaurant that has maintained its authenticity despite city changes.
- Hacienda Origen, established in 1991, focuses on contemporary updates to traditional Antioquian cuisine, attracting both locals and tourists.
- These businesses are actively working to encourage residents to return to and enjoy the downtown area, treating them as the 'local tourists' who have drifted away.