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Post by búfalo on Oct 16, 2015 6:50:53 GMT -5
I wonder of the women in those pics knew what they were for and how they'd feel about it
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Post by gallito on Oct 16, 2015 17:52:02 GMT -5
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Post by gallito on Oct 19, 2015 17:00:21 GMT -5
La Macarena;Bogota's hip and happening restaurant district has something for everyone...art galleries,tapa bars and a whole lot more.
La Macarena: 10 Best Restaurants in Bogotá's Hippest Barrio
Between the Andes mountains and Colombian architect Rogelio Salmona’s bullring sits Bogotá barrio La Macarena. Ten years ago, this neighbourhood was off limits, but now it’s saturated with bohemian charm and eclectic cuisine. La Macarena is the trailblazer of the foodie scene in Bogotá, a city quickly turning into one of South America’s leading foodie destination. These ten restaurants display the delectable palate of barrio La Macarena.
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theculturetrip.com/south-america/colombia/articles/la-macarena-10-best-restaurants-in-bogot-s-hippest-barrio/
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Post by gallito on Oct 23, 2015 22:13:00 GMT -5
Five Bogotá ramen spots for more than just noodles One of the real treats of visiting Tokyo is being able to eat ramen at any hour of the day. In that effervescent capital every noodle counts, from the 5-star bowl in the Marunouchi district to the “take your ticket” hole in the wall catering to pre-dawn, post-karaoke, cosplayers. My first encounter with ramen came after a double red-eye to Haneda. After 22 hours in the sky, I needed food, real comforting food. Upon recommendation from the concierge at the boutique hotel – a former “love motel” – I had checked into, I only had to sway a few blocks amidst neon lights to reach noodle heaven. Two key words, “konichiwa” (good afternoon) and “arigato” (Thank you) were enough for the ramen master to read my mind. After presenting my select-by-the-picture ticket, a bowl of broth garnished with seaweed, a boiled egg, some bamboo shoots and steamed noodles turned up at the counter. It was an unforgettable meal. And it introduced me to Japan’s ramen ecosystem, which is as lush as cherry blossoms in the Imperial Gardens and as dedicated as the knife merchants in Tsujiki fish market. Back on familiar ground, Bogotá is catching up on ramen culture. Even though it appears simple, ramen is actually an elaborate dish which dates back four centuries to the kitchen food of Confucian missionaries. To get a taste of Tokyo, try these five delicious ramen restaurants. WOK At WOK, a pioneer of South East Asian cooking in the capital, the ramen offerings on the menu have been expanding to offer clients greater variety. From the WOK ramen with egg, mizuna lettuce, and chicken ($17,900) to the vegetable and shitake mushroom option, the bowls are generous, yet miss that “je nais se quoi,” which makes ramen anything but a run-of-the-mill meal. WOK’s inventiveness allows for variety, however, and their miso soup combinations are savoury and enjoyable as a lunch or dinner dish. Various locations Watakushi Watakushi is best known for its sakes and elongated sushi bar. Even though their rolls and temaki are house favorites, they also steam noodles the ramen way. A very traditional Japanese restaurant, both in décor and hospitality, Watakushi has been catering to Bogotanos for almost two decades. Carrera 12 No. 83-17 Hatsuhana Hatsuhana is best known for its extensive sushi “à la carte” but the venue offers a suimono rice noodle soup as a starter. Catering to business executives, Hatsuhana is best enjoyed in a group. Ramen may not be their forte, but it’s as Japanese as you’ll get in Bogotá. Carrera 21 No. 100-43 Arigato Knowing this essential word will get you through the door at Arigato, a small, unpretentious restaurant whose menu includes steamed dumplings, sushi platters and a delicately prepared tuna sashimi. There is also a house ramen, prepared with the warm hospitality and attention to detail this venue is known for. Calle 80 No. 11-28 Tomodachi Ramen bars have been sprouting up as an affordable lunch option in the business districts of Calle 100 and Avenida Chile. Tomodachi means “friend” in Japanese, and in the Zona G this new addition to the ramen rave opened its doors recently with limited seating and an interior design reflecting Tokyo foodie decorum. From the noren draped entrance to pine wood tables, their menu is all ramen with several smaller options, such as Otumani (sides) and Gohan (rice) to enjoy. The ramens are priced between $26,000 and $28,000 and you can add additional ingredients to your Shoyu, Komen and vegetarian Yasai. Diagonal 70-A No. 4-66 Bogotá has been on an ethnic food adventure for some time now. In as much as you can grab an excellent curry or enjoy American Chinese at PF Chang’s, you can delve into the rich tapestry of Japan’s culinary arts. So enjoy some noodles of note. Sayonara! thecitypaperbogota.com/dining/five-bogota-ramen-spots/10028
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Post by gallito on Oct 23, 2015 22:19:04 GMT -5
Bogota Bakeries: “Knead” to know By Maria Carvajal Confess. You’re after the dough! Not the kind that goes to the bank, but that which comes from bakers. And Bogotanos really like their dough. In fact, many very traditional bakeries continue to occupy corner lots across this metropolis, namely Pan Fino, Pan Pa’ Ya, Doña Dicha and Pasteleria Toledo. These establishments specialize in traditional pastries and sweets, usually heavy on the cream and sugar, such as the time-tested Brazo de Reina. Then, rows of minced pies (pasteles) filled with chicken or beef, and of course, those endearing yuca rolls from the Valle de Cauca, known as pan de yuca. While these businesses continue to churn out Colombian household favorites, often to accompany a hot mug of chocolate, increasingly there are artisanal bakeries sprouting up across the city, with gluten-free loafs, as well as international favorites: the ciabatta and the sour dough. Many bakeries in Bogotá are also improving on texture and taste by giving the dough a run for its…well, dough. Take the baguette at Grazia (Calle 69 No.5-04) as one example. Created by chefs Rafael Haasz and Claudia Oyuela, this French classic stick has the bite for those in the “knead-to know” of the city’s Gastro Zone. Just across a small park behind the Spinning Center Gym, is the bakery of Camila Marulanda (Calle 68 No.5-53). As you wander into this vibrant space with several tables, a very friendly Camila, showcases her baked goods and daily selection on a series of wooden shelves, and which include lean doughs such as Farm bread with cranberry and pecans, muesli bread and multigrains. While the breads are fast movers in this venue which also serves as a smooth cup, Camila Marulanda’s breads are baked with dried fruits and nuts for health-conscious clients and the neighbourhood vegan in mind. I heard from a friend of a friend, that Arbol de Pan’s sour dough was worth a walk south along the Carrera Quinta to the flourishing foodie district of the Calle 67. The brainchild of chef Olga Lucia Visbal, a graduate from the Gato Dumas School of Cooking, Arbol de Pan (Calle 66 No. 4A-35) delivers on nutritional breads which are crafted in the ‘Bread Tree’s’ kitchen and are hardly the com- mercial loafs sold in local supermarkets. Arbol de Pan’s rotating selections include a much-coveted sour dough, puffy ciabattas perfect for sandwiches, as well as baskets filled with almond croissants. If France gave us baguettes, New York a perfect bagel, then Germany is country of pretzel perfection. One German café and bakery, Brot (Calle 81 No.7-93) is a popular meeting place near the Zona Rosa and its reputation and influence for fresh breads and pastries extends far beyond the soon-to-be baptized “Coffee Zone” or Zona C. One of the house best-selling items is the pan de chocolate, and its easy to see why: the pastry is brittle with a generous portion of Colombian chocolate. Working the wheat in Chapinero is Felipan (Calle 51 No.9-73) and an arti- sanal bakery/restaurant located down from the Séptima as you head towards the Galerías shopping district. Serving vegetarian lunch specials and a popular lasagna, Felipe’s breads have a real following and are meant to accompany his classic India-inspired no meat platters. Catering to different dietary needs, yet staying the course with traditional European pastry and cake recipes is Paste-Lita (Cra 13 No.90-28) and which recently opened it doors in the Chicó neighbourhood. An initiative by the husband and wife team, Daniel Reyes and Lina Bermeo, Paste-Lita was born from a childhood dream of Lina and a subsequent graduate thesis on how to set up an artisinal bakery and tea house in Bogotá. Pastel-Lita strives to be deliver to foreigners a selection of their national sweets and savouries, all accompanied with a very English cup of Tea. Blending tea varieties with cup- cakes, scones or a slice of Black Forest, the owners make and bake everything in their locale; and for $12,000 pesos you’ll be treated to a lunch special which includes a sandwich, cupcake and cold tea infusion. If you live in the Art-Deco meets Victorian barrio of Teusaquillo, and you love variety in your yeast, then Del Horno (Calle 28A No.16-29) is right up your sunlit alley. Founded by Lucas Reyes, Del Horno, rises to the occasion with its soft breads, raisin wheat rolls and oven baked cereal loafs, all neatly presented in wicker baskets. If you’re a fan of bread, Bogotá boasts its very own bread society, known as the Club del Pan. This community of professional and amateur breadmakers, host a website dedicated to showcasing recipes, the nutritional elements of certain breads (whether made commercially by larger outlets or by city artisans) and membership entitles you to participate in lectures, workshops by many of the city’s experimental bakers. So when on go, get to know your Bogotá dough. thecitypaperbogota.com/dining/bakeries-knead-to-know/8376
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Post by gallito on Oct 23, 2015 22:41:13 GMT -5
Bogota;Quebra Canto ~ laying down salas vibes and Caribbean... music for 30 years in Bogota's El Centro. This Bar was the brain child of 2 Univ Nacional students;actually the bar doesn't just play salsa music...funk,jazz,soul music are also highlighted. Cra. 5 # 17 -76 (Centro) www.facebook.com/quiebracanto.casa
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Post by gallito on Oct 23, 2015 22:50:18 GMT -5
Keeping in the rhythm de la paranda; www.hardsalsabogota.com/bares/ lists Bogota's caliente salsa clubs,,, This is a one stop website for hot live salsa music, click on the side,listen to salsa...in the groove while you read the forum and stay tuned for the latest events...
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Post by gallito on Oct 28, 2015 21:02:17 GMT -5
Clown Encuentro Internacional - Clown Festival 5th annual clown conference,live shows,workshops...Teatro Nacional Con talleres, actividades de integración, espectáculos y conferencias se celebrará en La Casa del Teatro Nacional la sexta versión de este encuentro que, en esta ocasión, se centrará en la dramaturgia en el arte del clown. Entre los países invitados están Brasil, Argentina, Alemania, Estados Unidos y por supuesto el anfitrión será Colombia. Clínica de payasos, trabajando con la nariz roja, la dramaturgia del clown, el clown en la calle, son algunos de los talleres impartidos a los que los asistentes podrán inscribirse. También habrá Payaso 3D, un espacio de diálogo donde los payasos podrán dar a conocer sus organizaciones, proyectos y trabajos en las distintas ciudades del mundo. El encuentro viene realizándose desde el año 2009 y en sus 5 versiones ha contado con la participación de 60 artistas y maestros, ha ofrecido 40 talleres de formación, más de 40 espectáculos, 30 charlas y 14 intervenciones públicas, abarcando un público total en sus actividades de más de 3000 personas. Esta es la programación para que no se la pierdan: OBRA: VARIETE INAGURAL // FECHA lunes 2 de noviembre 2015 - 8:00 pm OBRA: ESPECTACULO COLOMBIANO // FECHA martes 3 de noviembre 2015 - 8:00 pm OBRA: J.O.C. EL VIAJE DE UN PAYASO // FECHA miércoles 4 de noviembre 2015 - 8:00 pm OBRA: LA PERSEGUIDA // FECHA jueves 5 de noviembre 2015 - 8:00 pm OBRA: MUTE // FECHA viernes 6 de noviembre 2015 - 8:00 pm OBRA: FABRICANTE DE CONFETI // FECHA Sábado 7 de noviembre 2015 - 8:00 pm ¿Dónde y cuándo? Lugar: La Casa del Teatro Nacional Fechas: 2 al 7 de noviembre Precios: $34.000 Boletas en Tu Boleta
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