CentroVilla25 opening in Clark-Fulton as a Latino community hub
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CentroVilla25, on West 25th Street. Photos: Sam Allard Axios
CentroVilla25 will celebrate its grand opening in Clark-Fulton this weekend.
Why it matters: The Latin food hall, business incubator and community gathering space has been in the works for decades.
- Leaders in Cleveland's Hispanic community want it to be a marquee attraction for the region's fastest growing minority group and a celebration of the city's rich Latino diversity.
Stop by: Events include a ribbon cutting event Friday from 10am-12pm and a ticketed gala Friday night.
- The inaugural Sabor y Ritmo Festival, a free event with live music and family-friendly activities, will be 1-10pm Saturday.
Catch up quick: The $12 million project was coordinated by the Northeast Ohio Hispanic Center for Economic Development, with contributions from the city of Cleveland and individual and corporate donors.
Zoom in: The 32,000-square-foot former warehouse space has been converted into a marketplace with eight food kiosks, a rentable commercial kitchen, community gathering spaces and retail stalls for Hispanic entrepreneurs.
Between the griddles: The mercado portion has been open to the public for a few months, featuring cuisine from Venezuela, Mexico, El Salvador, the Dominican Republic, Cuba and Puerto Rico.
💭 Sam's thought bubble: I'm a pupusa head and stopped by this week for a trio of the made-to-order stuffed griddle cakes from Antojitos Salvadoreños y Mas.
Go deeper: CentroVilla25 Showcases the Varied and Delicious Flavors of Latin-America