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Festival de las Flores · Aug 1–11Vol. III · No. 04
Field notes from people who actually live in Medellín — no listicles, no SEO bait.
El Cuaderno
Sunday, May 3, 2026
Food · Lead
Five panaderías that get the cheese pandebono right
It's a small standard, but it's the standard. None of these are on the tourist track and four of them are walking distance from our apartments.
Mateo Vélez · Apr 16 · 6 min · 1,480 words · Manila
Food
The bandeja paisa, ranked by stomach capacity
We sent four staff members to seven restaurants. We have findings, regrets, and a chiropractor recommendation.
Mateo Vélez · Apr 9 · 8 min · Astorga
Food
Trying every empanada at Mercado del Río so you don't have to
There are 23. We ate 23. The winner is not what you'd expect, and the cheapest one is in the top three.
Mateo Vélez · Apr 1 · 7 min · Ciudad del Río
Food
How to order a tinto, properly
Three words, one gesture, and the small etiquette that separates you from someone who definitely just got off the plane.
Mateo Vélez · Mar 27 · 3 min · Astorga