Diana Kennedy
Some of the people responsible for the advancement of Latin American (or any other) cuisine, and its increasing popularity around the world, are chefs showcasing that cuisine in their restaurants. Others are writers who investigate and explore that cuisine, visiting...
Cinco De Mayo
Cinco de Mayo, i.e the 5th of May, is a holiday that celebrates the Mexican army’s victory over France at the Battle of Puebla on 5th May, 1862during the Franco-Mexican War on. The day, which falls on Tuesday, May 5 in 2020, is also known as Battle of Puebla Day....
Aguardiente
What is the most popular Colombian tipple? Aguardiente is the answer, even though we produce a fair amount of rum too. “We want people to think of guaro when they think of Colombia, the same way one thinks of mezcal to Mexico, or cachaça to Brazil.” Guaro - the...
Queso Fresco
When I was a kid and we were living in Quinchia, a small town in the department of Risaralda, one of my mother’s first concerns every day was what time will the milk arrive from the farm? It’s not surprising as she had to plan her daily chores, including having to...
Lechona
Lechona (Colombian Style stfuffed Pork) Lechona is a traditional dish, originally from the Tolima and Huila departments in the centre of Colombia, this recipe arrive with the Spaniards during the Spannish conquest in the XVI Century. This popular dish (not suckling...
Colombian Christmas Food
Colombian Christmas food I get asked very often "what is Colombian food like" and what do you eat at Christmas? As in the UK, Christmas and the New Year are the time of year when families are reunited, though unlike the British we Colombians usually have the benefit...
Dia de Muertos
Casa Sabor's supper clubs continue to celebrate Latin American food and culture by hosting two evenings to mark Dia de Muertos (The Day of the Dead), one of the two most significant religious festivals in Mexico, the other being Easter. We wanted to explain to those...
How to Book
How to book: As this is a small gathering for only 20 guests, it is by invitation only. If you are interested in attending our supper clubs and other events, you can join our mailing list or send me a message to esnayder@sabor.co.uk. Cost: £40 per head including...
Plantains – Platanos
What is plantain? This is one of the most frequent questions I get asked, every time I put a menu down. In my own style I describe it as a starchy banana and get on with the food order. It is about time that I offer a public apology to those lovely customers,...
Lulo, an exclusive Andean Fruit
As a person that was brought up in the Andes in Colombia, I learned to love fruits from a very early age, thanks to my father’s passion and tradition of planting fruit trees, and in some cases naming the trees after kids. For me, the most delicious of South American...
A short history of our Casa Sabor Café coffee
Colombian coffee, Quinchia, Risaralda, Cafe de Colombia, Esnayder Cuartas Sabor
Tale of the Empanada
If there was one theme which might bring war to Latin America, maybe it would be not football, not global warming, not border disputes, nor the disagreements between Chavez, Uribe and Correa - but the humble empanada. The empanada can be (and at times has been) the...
Chotto Mate Review
It was a happy surprise for me to find out that Chotto Matte was one of the finalists for the Peruvian Restaurant of the Year on the Lukas Awards 2015. This must be a great coincidence that I started my career in gastronomy in London in the same building that today...
Señor Ceviche
In the heart of Carnaby Street, the funky epicenter of the swingy sixties is Kingly Court. Senor Ceviche is located on the first floor of this complex of bars and eateries, with a funky modern twist. I could not think of a better place for English chef Harry...
Reviewing For The UK Latin American Awards 2015
I am a native Colombian and fellow restaurateur, I felt flattered and apprehensive at the same time when I was asked by Latino Life to join them on the panel of Judges on the food categories for this years Latin UK Awards, but as food has been my work and passion for...
Salvador da Bahia Article for Olive Magazine
Sabor London’s photostream
Sabor London's photostream on Flickr.
Cartagena Cuisine
My relationship with Cartagena: I grew up in the coffee growing region of the Colombian Andes. A special treat on finishing secondary school was a visit to the Caribbean coast. Cartagena was the icing on the cake. The city, situated on the northern coast of...