Carmen Medellin: A Culinary Jewel in Medellín’s Gastronomic Scene
Medellín has quietly turned into one of South America’s most interesting places to eat. Travel + Leisure recently called the city “the Next Big Thing in Global Cuisine,” and the food scene now includes more genuinely original restaurants than you can comfortably get through in a single visit. Carmen, in El Poblado, is the place […]
Colombian beer and Colombian liquor
Colombia drinks more interestingly than its reputation suggests. The beers go a long way past the cheap tropical lager, with a fast-growing craft scene. The country’s two signature spirits, aguardiente and rum, carry serious regional identity and a few internationally recognized premium labels. And there are a handful of older traditional drinks, some genuinely pre-Columbian, […]
Colombian Food: 52 Traditional Dishes to try
Colombian cuisine often receives criticism for being too bland, greasy, or sweet. That might be true in some parts, but I greatly enjoy it. The food is diverse, with each region of the country having its unique dishes. This cuisine is characterized by dishes passed down from generation to generation, influenced by indigenous Colombian culture […]