The “bandeja paisa,” one of Colombia’s most iconic dishes, is not for the weak of heart or stomach. This meat-laden tray of food, named for the “paisa” people of the Andean region of the Antioquia ...

Colombian cuisine isn’t exactly known for a light touch, defined as it is by hearty stews and soups. Take one of the country’s most iconic dishes, the popular Bandeja Paisa, literally a “paisa tray,” ...

Bandeja paisa (or "country platter"), also known as montañero, tipico or antioqueña, is a cultural mash-up of meats, rice and beans hailing from the mountains of northwest Colombia. Thirteen-plus ...

Whenever Long Beach chef Carlos Jurado visits Colombia, where he was born, he winds up feeling pulled to the hot dog stands set up along well-trafficked streets in cities across the country. Over the ...

A couple years back, after I signed my first book contract, my wife and I decided we wanted to leave Miami for good. We longed for the change of seasons, and I felt it would only serve my writing to ...

Editor’s note: This story was originally published in 2025 and has been updated. Craving a taste of Colombia without leaving New Jersey? From vibrant arepas to savory bandeja paisa, exceptional ...

It's easy to get lost in the abundance of delectable handheld foods from Colombia. As a Colombian American, I fall victim to this trap all the time. When I'm out in places like Queens, New York, or ...