I always thought the name Quetzal was interesting TIL it’s this bird
I hope this post is allowed. I always see ‘Quetzal’ mentioned as THE place to eat in Toronto and the name was fun. Found out it’s actually this bird. Now you know. Photographed by Arpit Bansal.
by vishyav
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Logical-Bit-746
I definitely find this interesting and a new fact for me!
Also, and I honestly am not into photography so it doesn’t really matter to me, but good on you for mentioning the photographer; they definitely deserve the recognition
ZookeepergameWest975
You’re not throwing shade to the restaurant are you? It is a stunningly beautiful and rare bird. Would love to see one.
See also. Quetzalcoatl
Haven’t been to the restaurant eye. Would like to go.
soiboi64
Its also a currency of Guatemala
Right_Hour
If you think this bird is cool – Google Quetzalcoatlus 🙂
spice_tiger
The national bird of Guatemala and also an important figure in pre Columbian culture. From what I understand, the original chefs of Quetzal were drawn to it from their time traveling together in Mexico. They also named their later (now also closed) business Fonda “Balam”, which follows. It seems they have a keen appreciation for pre Columbian culture. Really hope those two are doing well. It is very strange to see Quetzal is still basically running that same version of their old menu after all these years. I wonder if they’re still in the city.
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I definitely find this interesting and a new fact for me!
Also, and I honestly am not into photography so it doesn’t really matter to me, but good on you for mentioning the photographer; they definitely deserve the recognition
You’re not throwing shade to the restaurant are you?
It is a stunningly beautiful and rare bird. Would love to see one.
See also. Quetzalcoatl
Haven’t been to the restaurant eye. Would like to go.
Its also a currency of Guatemala
If you think this bird is cool – Google Quetzalcoatlus 🙂
The national bird of Guatemala and also an important figure in pre Columbian culture. From what I understand, the original chefs of Quetzal were drawn to it from their time traveling together in Mexico. They also named their later (now also closed) business Fonda “Balam”, which follows. It seems they have a keen appreciation for pre Columbian culture. Really hope those two are doing well. It is very strange to see Quetzal is still basically running that same version of their old menu after all these years. I wonder if they’re still in the city.