Guayaquil is proud of its typical flavorswhich are not only the soul of the family kitchensbut a vital pillar of the city tourism. That is why the city is preparing to celebrate the first edition of the Saboreando Cupwhich you want to celebrate at menestras and guayaco moors. In this sense, the organization of the event will also hold a championship to choose the best representatives of both dishes, as well as other culinary proposals.
“When seeing the great heyday and excellent level of gastronomy in the city, which in turn has diversified and specialized, we ask ourselves What is the most popular traditional food in Guayaquil? The answer: the Moor and the stew”, illustrates Kelly Quijije, spokesperson for the event, who clarifies all the details of the first edition of this meeting that wants to be screened annually.
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When and where will the Saboreando Cup take place?
The Tasting Cup It will take place this Saturday, September 17, at the Palacio de Cristal (Simón Bolívar boardwalk and José Joaquín de Olmedo avenue). The event will run from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Admission is free.
How will this event unfold?
Besides of Championship of the best Moor and the best stew of GuayaquilThere will be an entrepreneurship fair, contests, activations, music, an inclusive space for people with disabilities and an area of solidarity with pets, where different city foundations will receive donations of food, medicine and other supplies in good condition for the rescued animals. .
Why were the moro and the menestra chosen?
Because they are two of the most traditional and widespread dishes in the city of Guayaquil, they have an incredible duality, they are accepted from the simplest to the most demanding sectors, it is as versatile as the Guayaquileño itself. They are two cymbals that have evolved from something very simple and functional to something a bit gourmetin some cases, and in others maintaining the essence with improvements according to time.
“We are looking for spaces to cooperate, for all participants to raise their current level and generate synergies in the city to strengthen it as a gastronomic tourist destination,” Quijije complements.
What will be awarded in this cup, what categories have been considered?
- Best Moor, first and second places
- Best stew, first and second places
- Challenge to innovation ‘Don Sancho Tuna’
- Award for the trajectory “Guayaquil is my destiny”
- People’s Choice
- Revelation restaurant
How many businesses will face each other?
Are 15 restaurants in total, of Moors and stews: My stove, Central 593, Los Portones, Puerto Moro, Parrillada Jr., Between Moors and Christians, Frita Moro, Los chuzos de Gabucho, Tomahawk, El noventazo, Los shillings, El toro asado, Gourmet Deli, The porkysa.
Who will be the judges?
- Chef Beto Saldarriaga, from the Ecuadorian recipes digital channel KWA.
- Yanina García, from the gastronomic digital channel Ecuadorian delicacies.
What are the prizes for the winners?
- Technical support in strategic communication and innovation (provided by Emotion Development Innovation, the company that organizes the event).
- Products of the sponsors (products of the brands Saboreando, Atún Don Sancho, Azucarera Valdez, Gustaff Chocolate).
- Handmade plates by Guayaquil artist Gia Vaca.
- Workshops at the Culinary School of the Americas.
- Mentoring for the participants.
- Travel within the country sponsored by Explore It.
Copa Saboreando is an event organized by the consultancy Emotion Development Innovationproducts savoring, Cedrax, Culinary School of the Americas. It has the support of the Guayaquil Municipality. (YO)
Source: Eluniverso
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