Change in Friedrichstrasse: Escobar gets new operators!

Change in Friedrichstrasse: Escobar gets new operators!

After 15 years in the catering sector, Ihsan Keklik and his partner Jenny Gak decided to give up the popular bar escobar in Friedrichstrasse. The new operators, Yalda and Adel Bioukzadeh, take responsibility for the local nightlife. The bar is handed over in mid-June. Rheinpfalz reports .

Keklik, who was born and grew up in Neustadt, describes the years as a challenge. Already in 2010 he and his partner took over the bar, which was previously called "Pirat" and quickly became a popular meeting place. Despite the initial successes, there have been several difficulties with neighbors and the authorities over the years. As Keklik explained, blocking times were enacted in 2018, which significantly impaired the company and the implementation of special events with DJs.

difficulties and challenges

Keklik not only sees a professional challenge in the catering trade, but also an urban commitment. He emphasizes that the numerous problems and the associated pressure significantly influenced his decision to hand over the business. "It was a difficult way," he explains, "and the stumbling blocks could not be overlooked." The joy of gastronomy has decreased for him in recent years and he has decided to turn to other areas of life.

Gastronomy plays an important role in urban development. According to an analysis of use your place , it is not only an important economic factor, but also contributes to the quality of life and attractiveness of the city centers. Innovative concepts and café culture are crucial to enliven social space and attract both locals and tourists.

strategies for the future

The challenges that came to light during the Covid 19 pandemic have forced many restaurateurs to rethink their strategies. Innovative approaches such as Ghost Kitchens and an increased online presence are becoming increasingly important for the future of gastronomy. These developments are part of a larger trend that could fundamentally change the role of gastronomy in the urban landscape.

The decisions of local politicians and the promotion of the city are crucial to support the gastronomy and to keep the city center of Neustadt attractive. The cooperation between urban planners and restaurateurs is useful in order to develop future -proof concepts and to strengthen the economic basis of the city. City administration is aware of this responsibility and develops measures to support the gastronomy.