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Guatemala’s culinary history is gaining global recognition

Jul 11, 2024 | Community News

July 11, 2024

Guatemala’s culinary history, influenced by Indigenous traditions, colonial impacts, and immigrant arrivals, is gaining global recognition. In the past decade, fine-dining restaurants like Flor De Lis, Diacá, and Sublime have elevated Guatemalan cuisine. A new generation of chefs is blending traditional techniques with modern twists and diverse flavors. Mercado 24’s 2014 opening marked the beginning of this culinary renaissance, celebrating local markets and produce. Restaurants like Ana, Nanik, Proyecto Tux, Nana, and Toi Doi are showcasing innovative dishes that honor Guatemala’s rich gastronomic heritage and international influences. Barriga Llena in Antigua epitomizes this evolution with its unique takes on classic Guatemalan dishes, embodying the local sentiment: “full belly, happy heart.”

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