Roots, rhythm & recipes: exploring Cali's food heritage

Today we take you to Cali, Colombia, a vibrant city filled with flavor, tradition, and culinary stories waiting to be discovered. Joining us at the table in this episode is Catalina García, the executive director of the Cali Valle Bureau. She will share about the multicultural heritage that shapes the city’s culinary identity and highlight how Cali promotes and protects the incredible biodiversity that makes this region so attractive.Whether you're a city leader or a food lover, join us at the table🍴Subscribe on your favourite podcast platform and leave us a review to let us know what you think of Cities at the Table 🎧About the city of Cali, ColombiaLocated in the Valle del Cauca region, Cali, is a major city in southwestern Colombia. The city is known as the capital of salsa thanks to its vibrant music and dance culture. Nestled between the Andes Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Cali's remarkable ecological wealth directly influences its food scene. With over 300 varieties of fruit and access to diverse ingredients from seven surrounding rivers and the Farallones mountain range, the city offers unparalleled culinary biodiversity. About the Food Capitals by Délice Network The Food Capitals is the international network of cities committed to using food and gastronomy as powerful tools for economic and sustainable urban development, cultural identity, urban well-being, and city attractiveness.Founded by Lyon in 2007, this non-profit organisation gathers cities, working together on food culture, food sector, food policies, and food scene development. Through annual gatherings, study tours, collaborative projects and year-round dialogue, the network fosters a global community dedicated to learning, sharing, and connecting through food.www.thefoodcapitals.comAbout Cali Valle BureauCali Valle Bureau is the official organisation promoting Cali and Valle del Cauca as vibrant destinations for gastronomy, culture,and tourism.Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.