#colombian-cuisine

#colombian-cuisine

OAKLAND, Calif. -- Mago Restaurant turns spontaneity into superb. Chef Mark Liberman can take seasonal ingredients and spin them into dishes that brighten your eyes... and your tastebuds. His style of cooking is inspired by his Colombian heritage and his creativity inspired his nickname. "Mago is my nickname. I was the chef at a restaurant in San Francisco. I guess a bunch of the cooks and sous chefs were calling me Mago behind my back. I was like who is Mago, and they said, 'you are Mago,'" recalls Liberman.

"Music and food are everything to me," said Parche owner and culinary director, Paul Iglesias.

Cómodo blends Latino and American cuisines creating hearty dishes that reflect deep flavors and careful preparation, focusing on a comforting dining experience in a charming atmosphere.

The rich variety of arepas, especially the Colombian cheese-stuffed version, showcases South America's culinary diversity, with each region offering unique flavors and preparations.