Tag Archives: Bogotá

A Day at the Park: Las Puertas del Cielo Recap

Posted on September 14, 2010 by

Sunday’s event was more enjoyable than I had expected. The weather behaved well, the food was delicious and very satisfying, and the people watching was top-notch. Las Puertas del Cielo, an increasingly popular independent design festival, is definitely worth a visit when it … Continue reading →

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Chigüiro at El Motorista redux

Posted on June 21, 2010 by

A couple of years ago I wrote about a place called “El Motorista” which is where I first ate chigüiro (read more about that here). I didn’t take any pictures on that occasion but this weekend I returned and I … Continue reading →

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Omri Garbanzo and Falafel Bar

Posted on May 29, 2010 by

I sincerely love falafel, so when a friend told me about this falafel bar I wasted very little time in getting over there. I rode over on my bike, parked out front and sat down to a pita stuffed with … Continue reading →

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LA BARRA Hospitality Awards 2010

Posted on May 5, 2010 by

La Barra magazine is hosting its 5th Annual Hospitality Awards ceremony tonight at El Moderno school in Bogotá. Each year all the best players in the hospitality industry are awarded in 39 categories including best restaurants, cafes and fast food … Continue reading →

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Tapas Macarena & Concha Buika

Posted on April 3, 2010 by

A few weeks back we went to dinner at a Macarena dining institution ~ Tapas Macarena ~ followed by a concert at the Santamaria bull ring. The restaurant felt exactly like the kind you would come across in this bohemian-like Bogota neighborhood. It … Continue reading →

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Bogotá’s Ciclovía Street Food

Posted on March 26, 2010 by

This past weekend I went for a bike ride in Bogotá’s Ciclovía, the one day a week that dozens of city streets are closed off in order to give people mile upon mile of open roads for biking, skating and … Continue reading →

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FRaTeLLi eSPReSSo BaR for a Downtown Bogotá Lunch

Posted on February 5, 2010 by

UPDATE: FRaTeLLi has a new location in Zona G! Carrera 5 No. 69-27 This week I had the pleasure of having lunch for the second time at Fratelli Espresso Bar at the San Martin shopping center downtown. I don’t go downtown … Continue reading →

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Fruit Stands on the Road

Posted on February 2, 2010 by

This beautiful fruit stand is one of many on the road from Bogotá to Anapoima (via Girardot). It’s definitely a favorite stop on the way back home to the city to bring something more tropical to the chilly plateau. Bananas, … Continue reading →

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The New York Times Ranks Colombia #26

Posted on January 13, 2010 by

Last week The New York Times listed Colombia at #26 of the places you should visit this year. Colombia is indeed a country which offers a lot of things to see and do…and eat! The capital city, Bogotá, has seen some major transformations … Continue reading →

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Gastronomía Food Fair at Corferias – November 11, 2009

Posted on October 14, 2009 by

Blogging doesn’t just give me an excuse to procrastinate endlessly – tinkering with this little blog nearly all day – I can also share some interesting things with people who end up at Bogotá Eats.  For example: I’ve set up an event reminder for … Continue reading →

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