Karen Attman, Author at Flavors of Bogota

Gastronomy Market in Bogota

Artisan Products in Bogota: Gastronomy Market

Post author:Karen Attman
Post published:October 15, 2014
Post category:Tastes of Colombia

It’s well established that we all love to eat. And we love to cook with ingredients that can be hard to find in Bogota – international products as well as those that are local, organic, sustainable, delicious. And sometimes we need to find all those things in one place – the artisan bread for dinner, a box of handmade chocolates for a gift, a good local cheese, a bottle of wine. In just one place, and at a price that won’t break the bank? That’s hard to find.

Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards 2014

Post author:Karen Attman
Post published:September 2, 2014
Post category:Tastes of Colombia

This week is an exciting time to be in Lima, Peru. Not only do we have the amazing foodie magnet Mistura – ah, Mistura! – but we also have the awards ceremonies.

Starbucks in Bogota

Starbucks in Colombia

Post author:Karen Attman
Post published:July 21, 2014
Post category:Coffee in Colombia Restaurants and cafés in Colombia Tastes of Colombia

It sits on a corner facing Parque de la 93 in Bogota, the large green letters announcing the presence of the American coffee chain: Starbucks. But this is the first time the mega-company has opened a store in Colombia, and I was curious to see what Colombians would think of its arrival. So just a few days after it opened, on a sunny Saturday morning, I stood on the corner of the Parque de la 93 and got my first look at Starbucks in Colombia.

Taking Recycling to the Next Level in Bogota, Colombia

Post author:Karen Attman
Post published:March 13, 2014
Post category:Restaurants and cafés in Colombia

Container City took recycling to the next level when it opened to the public last year in one of the finest business neighborhoods of Bogota. Twelve shipping containers, each one occupied by a gourmet restaurant, bring a lot of personality to a fresh idea for Colombia.

Andres D.C. – Controlled Craziness in Bogota

Post author:Karen Attman
Post published:March 6, 2014
Post category:Restaurants and cafés in Colombia Tastes of Colombia

What can I say about Andres D.C.? Volumes could be written about this Colombian craziness wrapped up in one five story restaurant. Each level is categorized, so as you go higher up you get closer to reaching your goal.