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Bogotá Wine Culture and educating the Colombian consumer

Posted on February 22, 2012

Wine consumption in Colombia has increased by almost 30% in the last year and that’s partly why so many high-end wine stores keep popping up around Bogotá. The Wine Store is a prime example. But I wonder…who is their toughest competition: large … Continue reading →

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Musical Interlude: El Ajiaco

Posted on February 22, 2012

Daniel Santos and La Sonora Matancera explain how to make the cuban version of ajiaco…yucca, calabaza y boniato:

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Musical Interlude: Mi Limon Mi Limonero

Posted on February 15, 2012

This ode to the lemon was a hit in Spain in the summer of 1969. Hailing from our neighboring country of Venezuela, Henry Stephen started his career in rock and roll and later went on to act in telenovelas. Mi Limon Mi Limonero sold … Continue reading →

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Andrés Carne de Res in Chía & Andrés D.C.

Posted on February 13, 2012

30 years in the making: a Colombian wining, dining, partying institution There are some places that go beyond ordinary and become legendary. Andrés Carne de Res in Chía (about 40 minutes outside of Bogotá) is one of these places. Ask just about anyone in Bogotá what … Continue reading →

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Colombia’s Official Blogger Program Takes Off

Posted on February 8, 2012

Yesterday Proexport launched its new Official Blogger initiative. 33 bloggers, yours truly included, will share their stories about Colombia with the world, through their eyes, ears and taste-buds, enticing tourists and investors alike to come and experience Colombia. We all got together at … Continue reading →

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Paloquemao Market: A Bogotá must-see

Posted on January 30, 2012

The Plaza de Mercado de Paloquemao is one of Bogotá’s most important markets for fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, dairy, flowers, and much more. It was founded in 1946, and has been in its current location since 1967.  Pawel, a friend from … Continue reading →

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La Botica de Café: Colombian coffee gets sophisticated

Posted on January 20, 2012

La Botica de Café at the new Bogotá Hilton is creating coffee culture. A tinto (black coffee) in most places can be, and oftentimes is, average  - probably from not being prepared properly or from sitting in a coffee pot or thermos for too long. Not to … Continue reading →

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El Cocuy National Park, Boyacá (and a little lamb)

Posted on January 10, 2012

A few months ago I jumped at the chance to go on a 5-day trekking adventure in Colombia’s El Cocuy National Park in the Department of Boyacá (about a 10 hour bus ride from Bogotá). It was hard, it was grueling, and … Continue reading →

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TEJO: Colombia’s national sport

Posted on December 20, 2011

A couple of weeks ago I went to an end of the year party and we didn’t go dancing or riding around town in a chiva. Even better. We went to play Tejo. This Colombian sport involves hurling a heavy … Continue reading →

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MASA: fresh out of the oven in Bogotá

Posted on December 5, 2011

MASA opened on a very auspicious day – 11/11/11 – and is now offering such an overwhelming array of baked goods that you might just end up overeating – it’s very possible and I say that from experience. It’s impossible … Continue reading →

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