Comments

You must log in or register to comment.

lmf113097 OP t1_j8a0wsl wrote

I didn't know the Birds would be in the Superbowl when I bought non-refundable tickets for a vacation in Colombia. I found an ex-pat neighborhood that is serving cheesesteak ingredients on big piece of toast (almost like French toast).

It's okay — it definitely doesn't hit the same, but it's in the spirit of the day. Headed to a sports bar soon to pre-game!

78

sakamake t1_j8a0nc5 wrote

I wouldn't be mad. Gravy sounds like a pretty good addition.

29

lmf113097 OP t1_j8a17px wrote

It's the steak, though. Super chewy and the bread is VERY soggy as you'd expect. Still in the spirit of the day, though!

19

ConfiaEnElProceso t1_j8a7ky1 wrote

Lots of good food in Colombia but in general steaks are not great. Try the ajiaco, bandeja paisa, and as many empanadas y patacones as you can. Sopas are wonderful, as are the fruit juices. Bad takes on American food are among my least favorites. I never got into the salchipapas either, but maybe worth a shot.

9

lmf113097 OP t1_j8aaht4 wrote

Thank you so much for the suggestions!

I was pretty altitude sick coming from 12 meters above sea-level Philadelphia to 2600 meters Bogota yesterday when I arrived. I was pretty nauseous, so I googled and ordered Ajiaco because it sounded comforting — it was delicious!

I had tamarind juice with lemon juice and basil with this meal, and it was out of this world. I have decided I am going to drink juice with every meal since it's so much more fresh than I can get in the states, and it's so inexpensive.

11

mundotaku t1_j8arj0k wrote

Next time ask for a Bandeja Paisa.

6

GTSBurner t1_j8aoo0n wrote

> Philadelphiano in Bogota Colombia

Also what they called Ron Bennington in the mid-80s

5

FishtownYo t1_j8l6stf wrote

Spent a few weeks in Bogota working a few years ago. Loved every second being there.

2

lmf113097 OP t1_j8ni2c5 wrote

It's a phenomenal town! I have enjoyed myself even though the first couple of days I had some pretty bad altitude sickness. I had no idea Bogota was as high up as it is — apparently the third highest nation capital of the world.

1