Anthony Bourdain Visits Colombia

Posted by Timothy Dzurilla Apr 5, 2008

Anthony Bourdain is a personal hero of mine as he travels the world in search of food, culture, and life lessons. Recently he was in Medellin, Colombia where I am currently doing research. Here are a couple thoughts of his on the area:

"It stands to reason that Cartagena is fantastic. But Medellin? Who knew? Among other adventures, The crew heads into neighborhoods where--only a few short years ago--even the police dared not go. And finds one of the most vibrant, welcoming, hospitable and food crazy destinations yet. The surprise of the entire series. All of us on the crew were absolutely shocked and smitten by Colombia." from his travel blog.

La Semana: "What dishes surprised you in Colombia?"

Bourdain: "Sanchoco was one of my best experiences and this dish has put you in front of many other countries."

La Semana: "What are some other culinary highlights of your time in Colombia?"

Bourdain: "Morcilla [blood sausage], chunchullo, and aguardiente [anise flavored booze]... I drank a lot of aguardiente."

interview with La Semana magazine in Colombia. (roughly translated)