Author Archives: dholguin

Slow Food Bogotá – The Yuca Event

Posted on April 1, 2013

So, I went to a Slow Food Bogotá event back in November of 2012 and I’m just posting it now…no, this is not an April Fools joke. It actually took me nearly 5 months to post this…yeah, I know. Anyways, … Continue reading →

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Weekend Getaway: Cartagena de Indias

Posted on February 28, 2013

I’ve been to Cartagena three times in my life. Once when I was about 7 years old (my memories consist of the hotel pool), once for work (the company I worked for paid for everything), and again towards the end … Continue reading →

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Chopinar: Chorizos, Pinchos & Arepas

Posted on September 2, 2012

Chopinar is a small fast food chain that serves some rather tasty Colombian snacks. You may have seen them around Bogotá at gas stations or at some free standing locations, but you’ll probably remember them because of Babe, the talking pig … Continue reading →

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Las Margaritas: Traditional Bogotano Cuisine in the heart of Chapinero

Posted on July 27, 2012

Las Margaritas serves traditional santafereño or bogotano fare. What kind of food is that? Well, to start it isn’t pretentious or fancy but definitely flavorful and filling. Continue reading →

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Top 5 things I did (and ate) in Boston, MA

Posted on July 4, 2012

Bogotá Eats & Drinks went to Boston in May for a much needed vacation. Continue reading →

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An introduction to Colombian cuisine: 5 places to get started

Posted on June 12, 2012

Top 5 restaurants in Bogotá to sample Colombian cuisine. Guest post on See Colombia Travel travel blog. Continue reading →

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Ají: Colombia’s answer to hot sauce

Posted on May 17, 2012

Colombian food is not spicy and aside from a handful of Colombians I know, most aren’t particularly fond of very spicy food. Regardless, this thing we call ají is by far one of Colombia’s most popular condiments and, as its name … Continue reading →

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Sunday at Usaquén’s Flea Market

Posted on May 10, 2012

If you come to Bogotá, you shouldn’t miss Usaquén. It’s worth going on any day of the week to stroll down cobblestone streets lined with colonial buildings and eat at one of its many restaurants – but Sundays are special … Continue reading →

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La Xarcuteria: original handcrafted sausages in Bogotá

Posted on April 16, 2012

La Xarcuteria is one of Bogotá’s newest and most exciting casual restaurants. Check out their delicious handcrafted sausages and other tempting menu items. Continue reading →

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South American Gastronomy on wheels…

Posted on April 11, 2012

Colombian agronomist and chef Diego Moreno is biking his way around South America to discover the continent’s cuisine. Continue reading →

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