The Argentine actor and model grew up in Puerto Rico, Julian Giland his contact, Alberto Navarro, decided to put an end to speculation about a possible closure Miami SquareRestaurant that the interpreter opened in 2018. “La Placita is still open and will continue, eventually another location will be found” Navarro stressed in a telephone interview with this medium.
The PR professional explained the controversial Puerto Rican flag mural painted by the Puerto Rican artist Hector Collazo Hernandez At the end of December 2018 it would violate codes Monuments and Environmental Protection Agency of the city because MiMo District (Miami Modern) It’s a historic place in Miami. With that in mind, the owners, Gil and the Chef Jose Mendinthey have to restore the building to its “original condition, i.e. paint it white”.
“When we painted this building with the flag, they gave us permission, but then they backed out and said no, that was no longer possible.”, Navarro clarified. At the same time, he noted that the photo that the actor published 5 days ago with a broken heart emoji is not up to date.
The spokesperson commented that both Gil and Mendín are looking for a new location to open the restaurant, which will highlight Puerto Rican cuisine with a modern twist.
“It’s still working with the same harness and everything, the only thing that will happen is that the flag will not be there. Of course, at some point they’re going to look for another building, or suddenly they’re going to be looking for a ranch,” Navarro said as an example.
Gil, for his part, expressed himself through a statement. The actor took the opportunity to thank Miami Mayor Francis Suárez and city commissioners who have supported Puerto Rican identity and the permanence of the Puerto Rican flag from day one.
“I’ve always been a law-and-order person. There was as much legal fighting as possible to keep the flag. We will comply with the MIMo Historic Preservation Board’s decision to remove the flag. We will be looking for a new place to celebrate Puerto Rican culture and gastronomy. At the moment and until further notice we remain open.he showed.
The careers adviser commented on the actor’s state of health: “He’s doing very well. Thank god this cancer thing was able to overcome it. It needs to be checked every six months, but it’s fine.” Navarro explained that Gil made the announcement to raise awareness of the dangers of irresponsible sun exposure.