Food & Drink Correspondent
Chef from Buenaventura, food writer in Cali. Andy cooks with the Pacific in one hand and the Valle in the other. He writes about cooks, their grandmothers, and the dishes that made them — and only about places he'd send his own family to. He runs a small restaurant-consulting practice and a Sunday lunch supper club. His mission at BestInCali is to put Pacific Afro-Colombian cuisine and Valle del Cauca gastronomy on the map for visitors and locals alike — and to send tourist traffic toward the family-run fondas, cevicherías, and picadas that deserve it.
Dive into the golden, cheesy heart of Cali's iconic aborrajado. I explore its Pacific roots, culinary secrets, and guide you to the city's best, most authentic versions.
Journey to Hacienda San Andrés in Sevilla, Valle del Cauca, to understand what makes its specialty coffee so revered by locals and experts alike. A deep dive into cultivation, processing, and cupping.
Dive into the heart of Cali with a Wednesday sancocho de gallina at Doña Eulalia's. Discover the secrets of this iconic Cocina Caleña dish and why it's the perfect midday fuel.
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