El Diario: ¡Viva la Patria! Eran los vítores que se escuchaban entre rumores de independencia y algarabía que anunciaban las buenas nuevas del surgimiento de un nuevo país. Los habitantes de las ciudades alistaban sus mejores galas, adornaban las calles y sus balcones, preparaban banquetes con buena comida boliviana para sus invitados, los que iban…
Tag: Bolivian cuisine
A Colorful Bolivian-Themed Speakeasy Starts a Monthlong Pop-Up in Adams Morgan
Evan Caplan, DC Eater: Casa Kantuta’s 18th Street NW residency includes singani cocktails and a weekend market with salteñas A new pop-up cocktail bar in Adams Morgan aims to give the busy nightlife district a taste of the drinks, food, sites, and sounds of the Andean plateau in South America. Siblings Carla and Juan Sanchez,…
Todos Santos potosino – All Saints in Potosí
Evelyn Callapino, Página Siete: Flowers, candles, incense and an accumulation of memories is the first thing I received with the visit of death. I have lived with her for more than four months because she decided to take Leoncio, my father, leaving in my mind a nostalgic accordion cueca to accompany my pain as she…
Savory Salteñas Are the Comforting Bolivian Snack D.C. Needs Right Now
Laura Hayes reports for Washington City Paper: Saya Salteña from Maria Iturralde launched earlier this month, offering pick-up and delivery. There are consequences to mistaking a salteña for an empanada. The signature Bolivian snack resembles an empanada with its crimped edges, but if executed properly, the pastry should serve as a pocket for a savory…
