What’s a pop up, you might be asking yourself? Well they’ve been around for a while. They are small restaurant concepts that are presented in different types of venues. Such as backyards, food trucks, garages, homes, in any space really. Were a certain type of food concept is served, seating is limited and it’s working hours and dates are not regular. It’s a dynamic that has been happening since approximately the year 2000. In Quito, we could say for the last 4 years or so.

The reason why this type of dinning has been such a hit is because it offers young cooks the possibility to simulate a restaurant ambiance without the real hassel of a payroll, investors and all the other things involved in opening up a formal restaurant. It gives the cooks involved an opportunity to be diverse, to show different aspects of their talent and of course make a buck in the process.

Pop-up’s in Quito

To find out what’s happening in Quito with this new dinning concept, you have to constantly check out Facebook. Follow your local hotels, restaurants and follow your foodie friends like La Comilona’s FB page, so you can be in the loop of what events are going on and how you can attend.

I want to go to a pop-up restaurant!

So, keep all this in mind next time you sign up to one of these events, where you will be supporting your local chefs desire to showcase their food and give you an experience you won’t forget. Start to think of how supporting your local community’s efforts. This will make your city have a better food and dining experience for locals and tourists. How you can learn from tasting new products that you weren’t familiar with and discover new recipes. Get involved in what your city is doing to bring comfort, creativity and fresh flavors to your table!