tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13066085.post5405759006652395477..comments2012-01-03T18:09:40.729-05:00Michael Drabenstottnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13066085.post-15817278863953928562007-09-25T12:46:00.000-04:002007-09-25T12:46:00.000-04:00Liz,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the detailed reply. I need to have Colombian food with you! Re the corn pie -- I think I'd prefer queso fresco on it, but I know it was American cheese. I've experienced the bandeja paisa at the Colombian place on Susquehanna in East Allentown. You're right: I thought it was a dish for two when they brought it out! Any other recommendations for Colombian dishes?Michael Drabenstotthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06509418937629403898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13066085.post-63359781603675723102007-08-23T17:15:00.000-04:002007-08-23T17:15:00.000-04:00Hello there..as a colombian-american..I would like to say I am glad to hear that we have yet another establishment here in the Lehigh Valley that represents our cuisine..I would also like to clarify some of the questions/comments you had in your review..Your corn pie was more than likely topped with "queso blanco/queso fresco" (not american cheese) which is a typical spanish cheese which is a bit salty and served to balance the sweetness of your corn pie or "arepa" as it is traditionally called. Although your tongue dish is a traditional item, the "creole" aspect of it is merely a translated word used to describe the seasoning & braising of the meat, there is no creole connection as far as I know..I may suggest the next time you visit, you should try the "bandeja paisa" or the "country man's platter" as it is the stable dish traditionally consumed by everyone who has ever set eye on it. It is way too much food to digest in one sitting, but the combination of the carne asada (grilled beef), rice, beans, chicharon (fried pork back/skin), plantains, avocado or salad, a fried egg (yes, a fried egg, served on top of your rice & beans) and arepa (corn cake) will make your mouth water. Your desert was an "empanada" which sounds delicious! I am again very glad to hear that you enjoyed your first colombian food experience!Liznoreply@blogger.com