When it opened its doors in 2004, Matiz was a table turning sensation earning a reputation for putting celebrities and tycoons in a zen-like, gastro trance. It has settled down since those early days thanks to the confident direction of its chefs, which have included Peruvians Paco Malca and Diego Vela. The variety of Andean ingredients and a precise execution thanks to Le Cordon Bleu training, puts Matiz on par with the finest restaurants in the world. Its service is impeccable. Its waiters are some of the most respected sommeliers in the country. We are
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A French patisserie in the colonial quarter is a city landmark and much admired bakery for those with a penchant for sweet. At the heart of Bogota’s colonial district, La Candelaria, there is a family-owned bakery which has made a name for itself in the city for producing some of the finest baked pastries and breads. Known as La Pastelería Francesa, this quaint bakery specializing in French dishes and an international cuisine is always stocked with puffy baguettes and perfectly shaped croissants. Founded by Parisian Roger Laburthe, the bakery first opened its doors in 1998, two
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The wooden front of the French restaurant Bonaparte seems taken from a movie set, and somewhat out of place in the heart of Bogotá’s Plaza de Bolívar – perched one block north of the Republican Mayoralty – and among the vintage window displays of the Calle 11. Bonaparte is about the powers that be, and of course, its name lives up to a larger than life reputation. On any given weekday, especially during those busy lunches, the brokers, bankers and lawyers working the halls of the nearby Supreme Court, National Congress and Ministry of Communications
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The launch of P.F. Chang’s brings more choice of Chinese food culture to a city with its share of international "themes."
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Far more than a simple starch, the potato shaped history and plays a starring role in Bogotá's signature soup: Ajiaco
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A staple of Bogotá's Italian food scene, Il Pomodoro offers flavorful classics and an extensive wine selection.
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Tamales are a staple of every Colombian household and are gaining in international reputation thanks to media coverage
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La Mina revolves around exotic salts and earthy flavors, taking decor cues from the Salt Cathedral of Zipaquira
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Grazia sweetens up the Zona G with European and Colombian flavors and delicious, chocolate-centric desserts.
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From Belgrade to Bogotá, Katarina Markovic has thrived, serving traditional Eastern European food at Beograd
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If you're looking for the best hamburgers in Bogotá, these titans of carne in the capital city can't be beat
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To sample the best tapas Bogotá has to offer all in one neighborhood, try these restaurants in La Macarena
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Chef Tomás Rueda serves Spanish-inspired cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere at Donostia behind the Museo Nacional
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For those searching for familiar tastes or an introduction to U.S. cuisine, don't miss these ultimate examples of Gringo gastronomy
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Looking for great grains and the best pan au chocolat the city has to offer? At Brot, it's all about the bread
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Hip Usaquén restaurant Abasto serves grilled dishes with a Mediterranean flair in an old renovated warehouse
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