Sabores CMDX is a traveling Latin food event that has made past stops in Minneapolis, Houston and most recently Vancouver, Canada. Inspired by the tastes and flavors of Mexico City, the food festival celebrates the urban center's culture and introduces North American audiences to its most popular dishes.
Launched by Mexico City's tourism bureau in 2015, the event targets gourmet food fans and promotes authentic and artisanal eats with a cultural flair. Lead by chefs Mario Espinosa, Gerardo Vazquez Lugo and Jose Manuel Banos, Vancouver's version of the Latin food event included stops at local restaurants like Burdock & Co, Cacao and Homer Street Cafe and Bar where the culinary experts collaborated with resident chefs Andrea Carlson, Jefferson Alvarez and Tret Jordan.
Traveling Latin Food Events
Vancouver's Sabores CDMX Festival Celebrates Mexico City's Fare
Trend Themes
1. Latin Food Pop-ups - The increasing popularity of Latin American cuisine provides opportunities for pop-up food festivals and events that introduce audiences to authentic and artisanal dishes with a cultural flair.
2. Cultural Culinary Events - Food festivals like Sabores CMDX highlight the cultural significance of cuisine, providing opportunities for immersive experiences that combine food, music and other elements of Latin American culture.
3. Gourmet Food Tourism - Culinary events that target food enthusiasts provide opportunities for cities and destinations to showcase their unique cuisine and tourist offerings.
Industry Implications
1. Food & Beverage - The food and beverage industry can capitalize on the trend of Latin food pop-ups by creating products and experiences that highlight authentic and diverse cuisine.
2. Tourism & Hospitality - The tourism and hospitality industry can leverage the trend of gourmet food tourism by promoting culinary destinations and offering immersive culinary experiences to attract food enthusiasts.
3. Event Planning - The event planning industry can take advantage of the trend of cultural culinary events by organizing immersive experiences that combine food, music and other cultural elements to create memorable experiences for attendees.