help needed from Colombians and lovers of Colombia worldwide!

Desideria (Moderator) says on Jul 28, 2005, 16:12:

did you check out Nestor Raul Anzola's directory of Colombian restaurants and tiendas worldwide? I know that he hasn't updated his list for some time now and many of then aren't certainly in business any longer but it's still a a major accomplishment and worth a look.
http://ocean.st.usm.edu/~nanzola/colombia.html
Cheers,
Desi

"I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them."-President George W. Bush

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Lauthra says on Jul 28, 2005, 16:42:

or http://ocean.st.usm.edu/~nanzola/sancocho.html
'Tis a very long list, some have the restaurants' link
Nato

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Nato (='.'=)

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kernow62 says on Jul 28, 2005, 17:15:

Yes, I already have the ones from his site that actually have links. Not many seem to have links though so I am hoping to add to his list which is a bit out of date although still useful.

I have found a couple in Georgia and one in Minneapolis, a few in NYC and one in Chicago so far.

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Peter Miami says on Jul 28, 2005, 18:12:

links Here are some I will send you some more later.
http://www.mamavieja.com/
http://ocean.st.usm.edu/~nanzola/sancochousa.html

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kernow62 says on Jul 28, 2005, 18:47:

Thanks Peter, I have eaten at Mama Vieja a few times, before they added the Mexican menu. I had some good meals and one bad one, the pork was coated with something that absorbed all the saliva in my mouth instantly it was a very weird experience.

For those in Orlando and elsewhere that have Bravo Supermarkets they have an excellent sellection of Colombian goods. For example Colombian chorizos how about 8 different brands to choose from, 4 different brands of lulo pulp, 4 brands of papa criollas, 3 brands of kumis, perhaps 10 brands of panela!! Most places I am lucky to find one of each if that. I even managed to find harina de platano excellent for thickening soups.

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Michael_B says on Jul 28, 2005, 19:12:

What is your URL of your website ?

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Gomezman5 says on Jul 28, 2005, 19:17:

I try to help ya Kernow So you want Colombian restaurants in Chicago??

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Caballista says on Jul 29, 2005, 06:24:

In New York City area we have many good places to buy Colombia Items, my favorite is Seba-Seba, but I don't have the info here, this sunday 31 is a Colombian parade at Northern Boulevard between 84 and 94 St. (not sure about the streets) but is close to this area. I'll have information for you on Monday about links.

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brad216 says on Jul 29, 2005, 07:11:

Philly In Philly, the best is http://www.tierracolombianaphilly.com/home.asp

Only place that my wife thinks comes close to being home in Colombia.

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Gomezman5 says on Jul 29, 2005, 10:28:

Tinto I read the article.....Boy I knew that place well. It is closed now and thank God. That article does not tell the whole story as to why he irritated the Chicago Colombian community.

The owner of this restaurant had the nerve to put San Cocho de Res on the menu, and then describe it as a "kind of soup that mostly poor Colombian people ate." What kind of crap is that? We were highly offended. I don't know what Colombia he lived in, but I don't think your average Colombian would appreciate someone describing the soup as a dish only for poor people. We were furious with him. And he did nothing to change it. In fact, I think he enjoyed irritating us. Fine, he did a good job at doing so. So his nonsense about us being irritated because he did not have gasiosa Colombiana or that he was not on Lincoln ave. just is not even remotely true.

As to the food....some dishes were ok. His Arepa con queso was good. B

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Albatross says on Jul 29, 2005, 11:12:

New York City www.villagevoice.com/nycguide/

www.timeoutny.com

“Democracy - a pathetic belief in the collective wisdom of individual ignorance." - H.L. Mencken

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bkelly says on Jul 29, 2005, 11:21:

Near San Francisco There is a restuarant called Cali Angela's in Burlingame, CA...about 16 miles south of SF. I will try and find a link to the restuarant for you.

--bkelly

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kernow62 says on Jul 29, 2005, 12:18:

For those who don't know my URL is www.gringoincolombia.com

It is a bit of a stretch to say it is a really useful website, but I hope to at least make the page of links very thorough and it must be getting popular because the links page has been bookmarked a lot as of late.

The section with links to Colombian businesses round the world is not ready for prime-time yet, so don't look for that section on the page just yet.

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kernow62 says on Jul 30, 2005, 08:26:

GringoDeLouisian that is exactly the sort of stuff I am looking for. It is a good site but the prices are a bit steep. For example a tin of frijol Antioqueño is a whopping $5.79! In Orlando I pay $.99 to $1.79. Papa criolla in a jar $6.59 I pay $2.50 - $2.99.

However for those who can't get stuff locally this is a good link.

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Tinto (Moderator) says on Jul 30, 2005, 08:32:

at that price spread an enterprising grocery chain in Florida ought to open their own online outlet

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pijume says on Sep 18, 2005, 04:32:

Colombian Restaurant page - Change of address The university changed the address of "Directory of Colombian Restaurant Abroad" to the following URLs:

http://ocean.st.usm.edu/~w302144/colombia.html
http://ocean.st.usm.edu/~w302144/colombiausa.html

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kernow62 says on Sep 18, 2005, 04:44:

Thanks, for letting me know pijume.

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Sep 18, 2005, 09:02:

pijume, que bueno verte aquí en los Jodidos Pero Contentos,
saludes,
Desi

"I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them."-President George W. Bush

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