A route through the flavors of Colombian cuisine in Spain
Halfway between the gastronomic culture of his native land and the new nuances that have been manifesting in the Old Continent, the Colombian culinary proposals make their way into Spain . After feeling the nostalgia of those Latin American flavors that used to accompany them in their home, cooks and chefs have established the colombian cuisine In our country.
talk about the gastronomy of this country is to make it from its vast landscapes, those that cultivate raw materials, from which recipes already assimilated into our gastronomic vocabulary are born, such as arepas , the fritters , the sancocho , the cornmeal patties , the ajiaco, the paisa tray... dishes that melt in your mouth when you taste them and that you can discover at the following addresses in Madrid and Barcelona.
QUIMBAYA (Zurbano Street, 63, 28010 Madrid)
Edwin Rodríguez, chef and founder of Quimbaya , lists his culinary project as "the first Colombian signature cuisine restaurant in Madrid." His more than 22 years of experience in the sector and his work with the chef Pepe Rodríguez of the restaurant El Bohío –which also has a Michelin star since 1999– led him to create Quimbaya catering in 2013 and, finally, to inaugurate his own gastronomic adventure on Zurbano street just over a year ago.
Edwin Rodríguez is the chef and founder of the Quimbaya restaurant
Under a concept inspired by the Colombian flavors and enriched by culinary techniques from different parts of the world, Edwin Rodríguez has managed to conceive a contemporary interpretation of the gastronomy of his native Bogotá.
"Quimbaya is the kitchen of Edwin Rodríguez; it is his gastronomic proposal of how he lives and understands Colombian cuisine , of the memories of his childhood and adult experiences, of his research and trips to many places, of long and deep conversations about how cooking is the epicenter of our culture", they tell Traveler.es from the restaurant.
Through its tasting menu , Quimbaya proposes a complete immersion in the different nooks and crannies of this Latin American country: Caribbean, the Pacific, The Andes, the Orinoquía Y the amazon ; places that undoubtedly constitute an intrinsic part of the culinary legacy of this gastronomic space in Madrid.
Quimbaya is a signature Colombian cuisine restaurant in Madrid
In addition to five signature cocktails, including Parque de los Nevados, Paseo por la Sabana, Cumbiana, Amazonas Açai and Atardecer Llanero, they offer a special selection of Spanish wines and French champagne who are in charge of pairing the gastronomic tour of Colombia.
THE FOGATA (Segovia Bridge, 1, 28011 Madrid)
It has been more than two decades since James Rivera she proposed to make use of his nostalgia for the Colombian food and his vocation for the hospitality industry to create a site that pays homage to the Colombian Atlantic Coast and recreates the culture of his country without hesitation.
With dishes like ajiaco , the rice with coconut , the fried fish , the campfire rice , the costeña tray, the stuffed patacones, the sancocho, the mango salad and the meat, cheese and chicken empanadas, the restaurant The fire it puts at the mercy of flavors typical of the Coastal region, while its terrace and upper floor offer views of the Royal Palace, La Almudena and the Towers of the Plaza de España.
The emblematic offers of La Fogata are made up of traditional recipes and an exquisite grill, which flirts with a magnificent churrasco, a barbecued beef rib or pork rib, in addition to complementing its menu with a wide range of typical starters . All this with a great selection of Spanish wines. You sign up?
THE RUANA (Carrer del Rosselló, 400, 08025 Barcelona)
After an extensive period in the hotel industry, the enterprising women who championed this culinary project needed to restart the kitchen. So on August 10, 2019 the Ruana opened its doors in Barcelona , commanded by Luz Elena Hernández Buriticá, her sister Gloria Hernández Buriticá and the cook Marta Balanta.
His most iconic dishes are inspired by the delicacies of the coffee region , such as the paisa tray, sancocho, tripe, ajiaco and sobrebarriga.
"We try to be inspired by the Colombian roots , in the homemade food that our mothers and grandmothers offered us in childhood. Our idea is to get Spain , away from our land, customers can recover that unique flavor", they tell from La Ruana to Traveler.es.
beyond one gastronomy that delves into Colombian recipes and ingredients , this restaurant has the purpose of enhancing the spirit of service, close treatment and experience that usually characterizes absolutely all the culinary refuges that unfold from the department of La Guajira to the Amazon.
La Ruana offers delicacies from the coffee region in Barcelona