CNN Insider Guide to Bogota, Colombia

Bogota, Colombia, often called the Athens of South America, has plenty to offer business travelers and tourists alike. Named UNESCO City of Music for 2013, Bogota is home to international jazz and theater festivals and an exciting national music scene. Visiting modern Bogota offers the chance to discover world-famous museums, breathe in the irresistible smell…

Potatoes, Peppers and Corn at a Colombian market

Corn, peppers and potatoes are staples of many Latin American diets, and Colombia is no exception. During a recent visit to the Palo Quemado market in Bogota, I found some interesting variations of basic ingredients I thought I knew plenty about. This corn is missing a few teeth…. But husked and cleaned… and then ground…….

A Restaurant Called Abasto

The facade is plain white and the blue letters simple. Abasto. As in, going to the store. We step in the restaurant and the first thing we’re hit with is the sight of some crumble-topped muffins which are just gorgeous.  I hadn’t actually been hungry before that moment but quickly got hungry. Since we were…

French Connection in Bogota

A new restaurant adventure started by a young couple in Zona G, Bogota, shows that wholesouled work and a creative attitude are the secrets of success. Read more about Grazia in this article from The City Paper.