Geo Quiz

Food as fine art

By The World ⋅ November 24, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
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Nova folk art on display (Photo: Marco Werman)

In the Geo Quiz, we’re looking for the Moon City. So where is it? For starters it’s not on the moon. Rather it’s in Cundinamarca, one of the 30 or so states that make up Colombia. Cundinamarca is near the center of Colombia, its capital is the mega city of Bogotá.

So the town we’re looking for is just a several miles north of Bogotá. It’s name derives from the Chibchan language, though it’s not a language you’re likely to hear – because it’s considered extinct. It was once spoken by the South American Indians who lived near Bogotá before the Spanish conquest – but the Chibchan word for “moon” is the name of the town we’re after. These days, some might just call this town “carne.”

Geo Answer:

The answer is Chia, about 45 minutes north of Bogota.Anchor Marco Werman takes us to a restaurant in Chia where owner Andres Jaramillo has transformed food and entertainment planning into a fine art. (Photo: Marco Werman)

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7 comments for “Food as fine art”

  • http://sites.google.com/site/theriveroflifeproject/ Adrian Brooks Collins

    Happy Thanksgiving Marco,

    This story grabbed me by the heart: as a prospective manager of a flagging BBQ restaurant in Venice Ca, I’ve been asked to submit my ideas for its total renewal. Beyond that Andreas passion and multi-faceted approach to food, employment, entrepreneurial spirit and recycling is EXACTLY what I eat, breathe and sleep! I’ll send you and invitation when we’ve re-launched!

    THANK YOU,

    Adrian

  • Gail Arnold

    We were at Andres last year for our sons rehearsal dinner. It was fabulous, 27 Americans were in attendance. I want to know the name of the Afro-Colombian music you mentioned so I can send it as a Christmas present for my son and daughter in law who now live in Mozambique where he works for the State Department. Thank you. Gail Arnold

  • steve

    for you files for your future trip to colombia.

    Gary

  • TJ O’Brien

    Thank You.
    On a record breaking bitter cold day in Seattle, 15 degrees, nothing could have been better than a tail of meat cooked well with chiles.

    Your reporting is always appreciated but today Marco, your timing was better than your typical finesse.

    I’m going to grill a flank steak with stuffed peppers and send a waft of apple wood smoked steak streaking through the cold air on Beacon Hill. If my neighbors complain, I’m throwing you and andres right under the bus.

  • http://www.CastMemberConfidential.com Chris Mitchell

    So delicious! I went there last month and I can’t wait to go back!

  • Barbara Graham

    What was the name of group that played the Columbian music in the Food is Art segment?

  • C. Uribe

    Thank you again for reporting on Colombia beyond the stereotypes. The two features on the 11/24 show (Food and Music) are refreshing and very enjoyable.