Coffee Education: Should you Feel Intimidated?
Do you need a coffee education to get some satisfaction out of your morning brew? We explore the pros and cons of coffee knowledge.
What is the Secret of Colombia’s Happiness?
“Why do you love coffee?” I was in one of Bogota best specialty coffee shops. Light came streaming in the café on that sunny Bogota morning, and the intoxicating smell of freshly ground coffee made us all a bit dizzy. The tour guests crowded in to catch the barista’s answer to my question. Over the sounds of coffee cups clinking against saucers and the typical chatter of a busy cafe, the barista thought for a few seconds before answering. And what an answer he gave!
Cooking in Latin America: My Beloved Budare
Cooking in Colombia or Venezuela, you're going to come face to face with a budare. What is a budare, and how should you use it? Read on.
A Different Kind of Sunday Brunch in Bogota: JW Marriott’s Tamarine
In Bogota, Sunday brunch has been trending for some time. Many of the restaurants at top hotels boast a brunch menu, whether buffet or a la carte. Coaxing Bogotanos to leave their homes on Sunday mornings for a hearty meal isn’t tough – it’s traditional to go with the whole family to get their fill of tamales and hot chocolate and buñuelos.
When you look around at what’s offered for Sunday brunch in Bogota, there’s a definite tendency towards American or Colombian traditions. Waffles or tamales, scrambled eggs or empanadas, it can be hard to break that mold (not that I mind the waffle mold).
However, Tamarine broke the mold.
In Bogota, Don’t Drink the Water
Can you drink the tap water in Bogota? And how can you get served a glass of water in a restaurant?
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