With the risk of offending a sizeable chunk of the Colombian population, I must say that the Arepa – Colombia’s stable corn bread – remains one of the most boring, tasteless things I have ever put in my mouth. From what I can gather from fellow expats and other foreign visitors,

If you need a break from the plantains and beans, I’d recommend that you check out Los Turcos right behind the Centenario shopping center in Cali. The menu features a selection of specialties from the Middle East, including the Turkish, Arab and Persian kitchens. Falafel, hummus, caramelized onions, couscous, tahini sauces,