Category Archives: Colombia

Slow Food Bogotá – The Yuca Event

Posted on April 1, 2013 by

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 by

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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Las Margaritas: Traditional Bogotano Cuisine in the heart of Chapinero

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

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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An introduction to Colombian cuisine: 5 places to get started

Posted on June 12, 2012 by

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 by

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 by

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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South American Gastronomy on wheels…

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

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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Guama – A sweet pod with a fun seed

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

Guama (Inga feuilleei) is a rather peculiar “fruit” that can sometimes be found on carts around Bogotá. I had never tried it but always heard about it because of a Colombian saying that goes, “salió como pepa de guama“. The seeds are a … Continue reading →

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Colombian Fruit Juices – A Love Story

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Guest post by Drew Sullivan of Mantaraya Colombia Travel Blog When it comes to lubricating a dry throat, freshly squeezed fruit juice is as good as it gets. The sweet, natural, aromatic flavors of fresh fruit trample over that of soft … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

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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