Tastes of Colombia Archives - Page 6 of 8

A Restaurant with a Mission: Abasto in Quinta Camacho

Post author:Karen Attman
Post published:March 10, 2015
Post category:Restaurants and cafés in Colombia Tastes of Colombia

We always seem to have the desire to celebrate those in our community whose creative impulses make them look beyond themselves and their immediate benefit and see the big picture of the community they belong to. These are people who manage to reach deep within and find what matters most, and then publicly present that for others to share. For women working within the male-dominated restaurant industry, that’s not easy to do. But Chef Luz Beatriz Vélez has been doing that for years. As chef and co-founder of the restaurant Abasto, she has been focusing on local ingredients and working with farmers and artisan producers.

Colombian Wine Guide – Vinos Selectos 2015

Post author:Karen Attman
Post published:January 7, 2015
Post category:Tastes of Colombia

Ever feel confused about what wine to buy in Colombia? Ever stand in the wine store or supermarket and say to yourself, “Argentina, Chile, Spain … hey, where are all the wines I know?” If so, you’re not alone. All of us expats have had confusing moments in the wine section in Colombia. Thankfully, there’s a wine guide to get us through it

Grazia Restaurant in Zona G

French Connection in Bogota

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

After love bloomed between the two young chefs, the idea of opening a restaurant naturally developed, and they moved to 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.