{"id":58064,"date":"2017-11-02T07:47:00","date_gmt":"2017-11-01T21:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-san-antonio-designated-creative-city-of-gastronomy-by-unesco\/"},"modified":"2017-11-02T07:50:03","modified_gmt":"2017-11-02T11:50:03","slug":"la-unesco-nombra-a-san-antonio-ciudad-creativa-de-la-gastronomia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/la-unesco-nombra-a-san-antonio-ciudad-creativa-de-la-gastronomia\/","title":{"rendered":"San Antonio Designated &#8216;Creative City of Gastronomy&#8217; by UNESCO"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">SAN ANTONIO<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">Nov. 1, 2017<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212;\u00a0On Tuesday, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) designated <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> a Creative City of Gastronomy, making the city part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN). <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> is only the second city in the U.S. to earn this distinction, and the first in <span class=\"xn-location\">Texas<\/span>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"prni_dvprnejpg4e8bleft\" style=\"WIDTH: 100%; TEXT-ALIGN: left\"><img decoding=\"async\" id=\"prnejpg4e8bleft\" title=\"Chicken Tinga Tostada_Credit Visit San Antonio\" border=\"0\" alt=\"Chicken Tinga Tostada_Credit Visit San Antonio\" align=\"middle\" src=\"http:\/\/mma.prnewswire.com\/media\/595508\/Visit_San_Antonio_Chicken_Tinga_Tostada.jpg\"\/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio&#8217;s<\/span> culinary heritage is significant for its confluence of many world cultures such as Mexican, Spanish, German and French, as well its geology and geography. <\/p>\n<p>Drawn to San Antonio&#8217;s river running between the coastal plains and hill country, for 13,000 years indigenous people foraged roots, harvested pecans and hunted game. Trails and river ways brought trade with other groups who introduced gulf coast game. In the 1700s, Spanish colonists and Canary Islanders introduced new traditions and tastes. Other new flavors, spices and ingredients from <span class=\"xn-location\">Europe<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Asia<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Africa<\/span> came with German and other European settlers in the 1800s. <\/p>\n<p>Today the city&#8217;s culinary scene has since blossomed in its richness, with chefs honoring and celebrating its culinary heritage through preservation and innovation. Beyond the famous <span class=\"xn-person\">River Walk<\/span> and historic walls of The Alamo, <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio&#8217;s<\/span> culinary scene has historically been firmed planted in blends of Tex-Mex, but has now progressed to &#8220;Tex-Next.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>As a gateway to <span class=\"xn-location\">Latin America<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> is uniquely positioned to showcase and celebrate the richness of this cuisine. The third campus of the prestigious <span class=\"xn-org\">Culinary Institute of America<\/span> (CIA) is located in <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span>. Dedicated to the foundations of culinary instruction as well as specializations in Latin cuisine, this campus takes advantage of <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio&#8217;s<\/span> cultural influences and access to indigenous ingredients. The CIA campus is located at Pearl, a 22-acre indie food haven in a repurposed German brewery built in 1883. With 18 concepts, including a robust weekend farmers market and the city&#8217;s first food hall, Pearl is a destination onto itself. <\/p>\n<p>UNESCO&#8217;s Creative Cities Network promotes international cooperation and encourages the sharing of experiences and resources to promote local development through culture and creativity. The local food movement and enthusiasm for sustainable programs spurred the dramatic evolution of <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio&#8217;s<\/span> culinary landscape and inspired a comprehensive effort to apply for the UNESCO designation in <span class=\"xn-chron\">June 2017<\/span>. <\/p>\n<p><i><span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio&#8217;s<\/span> officials on the designation: <\/i><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This designation is a great honor for <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span>,&#8221; <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> Mayor <span class=\"xn-person\">Ron Nirenberg<\/span> said. &#8220;As a Creative City of Gastronomy, we will seek to strengthen and expand international connections, share our culinary arts and heritage globally and introduce <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> as an international culinary destination. We look forward to actively participating in the Network, which is aligned with our dedication to sustainable and equitable urban planning.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Travelers are increasingly seeking a destination with a robust culinary scene as a way to really get to know the heart of a city,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Casandra Matej<\/span>, President &amp; CEO of Visit San Antonio. &#8220;The UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy designation confirms what millions of visitors have known all along\u2014San Antonio&#8217;s cuisine is truly unique and authentic to our region.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;One of <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio&#8217;s<\/span> most important identities comes from its deep culinary traditions which began with the innovative agricultural techniques of the Native American peoples who lived here for thousands of years,&#8221; said <span class=\"xn-person\">Richard Perez<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> Chamber of Commerce President and CEO. &#8220;These have evolved and mixed with many others to create a unique and burgeoning food scene. The San Antonio Chamber is honored to have been part of the UNESCO Creative City application process, and we are eager to learn from and share information with other Creative Cities on a global level to enhance the culinary arts.&#8221;\u00a0\u00a0 <\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is an exciting time for the culinary arts in San Antonio\u2014the designation reinforces the creativity and hard work of every individual who participates in and supports the local culinary community and the philanthropy of so many groups, like the Chef Cooperatives and our chapter of Les Dames D&#8217;Escoffier,&#8221; Chef <span class=\"xn-person\">Johnny Hernandez<\/span> of <span class=\"xn-person\">Grupo La Gloria<\/span> said. &#8220;From showcasing our culinary heritage to sharing local innovations and leading the way with <span class=\"xn-org\">San Antonio&#8217;s<\/span> brand of culinary diplomacy, the opportunities afforded us as a City of Gastronomy are all reasons for <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> to celebrate today.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The international bonds <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> solidified as a World Heritage Site are invaluable to us as a community and growing city,&#8221; District 3 City Councilwoman <span class=\"xn-person\">Rebecca Viagran<\/span> said. &#8220;Becoming a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy will serve as another catalyst that encourages equity and more opportunity to protect and promote our local cultural assets at home and on the global stage.&#8221; Viagran&#8217;s district is home to four of the five San Antonio Missions that comprise a UNESCO World Heritage Site.<\/p>\n<p>The UCCN covers seven thematic areas: Craft and Folk Arts, Design, Film, Gastronomy, Literature, Media Arts and Music. UNESCO announced this week that 64 cities have joined the Creative Cities Network. The UCCN is now comprised of a total of 180 cities from 72 countries.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ctt.ec\/1t7HE\" rel=\"nofollow\">Click here to post to Twitter.<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><i>About Visit San Antonio: <br \/><\/i><\/b><i>Visit <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> is a 501(c)6, and serves as the sales and marketing arm of San Antonio as a leading leisure and meetings destination. San Antonio welcomes 20.9 million overnight leisure visitors annually. Hospitality is one of the top five industries in the city, contributing $13.6 billion into the local economy and employing more than 130,000. More information about Visit San Antonio can be found at <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/visitsanantonio.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">visitsanantonio.com<\/a>.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span>: America&#8217;s 21st Century City\u00a0 <br \/><\/b><i><span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> is a global city with a dynamic economy and workforce, a deep cultural heritage and diverse communities that are resilient and welcoming. It is one of the strongest fiscally managed cities in the country with a vibrant business climate and a &#8216;AAA&#8217; general obligation bond rating from all three major rating agencies. <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> is a city that nurtures entrepreneurship, encourages investment and funds infrastructure. America&#8217;s seventh-largest city offers growth opportunities in bioscience, financial services, aerospace, cybersecurity, energy, transportation, manufacturing and healthcare. In 2015, UNESCO designated <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio&#8217;s<\/span> 18th century Spanish colonial missions as a World Heritage Site &#8211; the first in <span class=\"xn-location\">Texas<\/span>. Proudly called Military City, USA\u00ae, <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span> is home to one of the largest populations of active duty military, veterans and crucial military commands. In 2018, the city will celebrate its 300th anniversary, honoring its rich past and a bright future focused on innovation and livability. 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