De superar varias crisis a abrir su tercer restaurante en EE. UU.: el éxito de Juan Manuel Barrientos con El Cielo

Juan Manuel Barrientos, fundador del restaurante El Cielo. Foto: Cortesía

De superar varias crisis a abrir su tercer restaurante en EE. UU.: el éxito de Juan Manuel Barrientos con El Cielo

TL;DR

  • Chef Juan Manuel Barrientos has opened El Cielo in New York City.
  • Musician J Balvin is an active partner in the new El Cielo venture.
  • The New York opening is seen as reaching the 'Everest of gastronomy' and a significant challenge.
  • The restaurant space houses two concepts: El Cielo (tasting menu) and El Bistró Tropical (modern French bistro with a Latin and Colombian touch).
  • Barrientos has faced near bankruptcy four times with El Cielo but persevered.
  • He aims to replicate the integrated luxury experience of El Cielo Hotel in Medellín, combining gastronomy and hospitality.
  • The chef dreams of achieving a Michelin star in New York.