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Hello my name is Citlali Cota and I am with Mr. Javier Rodriguez he is from Colombia and today we will talking about the traditional food of Colombia.
Mr. Javier thanks for having us today in your restaurant. Can you please give us your restaurant name?
The restaurant name is Antojitos Colombianos like in English is Colombian Snacks and this is the first Colombian restaurant here in S.D
Can you please share with us how did you come up with the idea of open a Colombian restaurant in San Diego?
Well when I come here from Colombia my dream was to open a restaurant to help my parents and I brought thing from Colombia and with the help of my wife we opened this restaurant
How long did you been in business?
In restaurant business.. on January first 2004 in my second year here. and I glad to be here.
Can you explain with us your specialties?
Our specialties is.. well I try to bring 100% Colombian products we have contacts with others restaurants in Colombia and they send us this products One of the specialties is La Bandeja Paisa is one of the international dish
how long did you live in Colombia?
I move to the United States when I was 20 years old and i decided this to learn English and study here.
Can you share with us a Colombian tradition?
Colombian People are very happy people the tradition that we have is social sports we are family unique personally when me and my family move to the U.S we maintain a family tradition that is take a snack together and take a nap at 2 o clock and then expend the night together.
Can you say something about your Customs?
My customs. one of my customs in Colombia is that we are very familiar and everyday the whole family are together for take breakfast, luch, and dinner.
Wish would be your most traditional plate?
For example in my house my traditional plate in Cali Colombia is Chuleta (pork chop) and in a big plate we eat it with potato salad thats one of my favorite plate.
Well thank you very much Mr. Javier for sharing with us your culture. And this is also an invitation if you want to try this delicious Colombian food.
Thank you very much and its a pleasure to have you here and cause you want to show the Colombian Culture.