{"id":3116,"date":"2024-10-02T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-02T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/my-all-about-you.com\/?p=3116"},"modified":"2024-10-01T20:54:02","modified_gmt":"2024-10-02T01:54:02","slug":"rediscovering-venezuelan-cuisine-in-pittsburgh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/my-all-about-you.com\/es\/2024\/10\/02\/rediscovering-venezuelan-cuisine-in-pittsburgh\/","title":{"rendered":"Rediscovering Venezuelan Cuisine in Pittsburgh"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Venezuela is a stunning country filled with warmth and beauty, and is known for its diverse landscapes like beaches, mountains, and valleys and vibrant culture. My oldest was born there, which adds to its special charm in my heart and strengthens my connection. The people are wonderful which creates a strong sense of community. Nestled on the northern coast of South America, it shares borders with Guyana, Colombia, and Brazil. The water is a breathtaking crystal light blue where you can catch a fish with your hands while enjoying parrilla or grilled fish on its crisp white beaches. The unique blend of natural beauty and the welcoming spirit of the Venezuelan people make it an awesome destination to visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unfortunately, due to significant changes in its political situation as they have nationalized most of the nation&#8217;s resources, it is not the best place to visit. This shift has resulted in a decline in the economy, leading to heightened instability and uncertainty for its citizens. Many Venezuelans have left their home country for safer and more prosperous places, seeking better economic opportunities and improved living conditions. On a different note, I love the food there, which is rich in flavor and deeply rooted in the country\u2019s culture, offering a variety of unique dishes. Still, it can be difficult to find any excellent food around me, especially dishes that can truly capture the essence of Venezuela, leaving me with a longing for good food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recently, I stayed in a hotel in Pittsburgh, and nearby there was a Venezuelan diner called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.arepittas.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Arepittas<\/a>, which opened at 11 am. I was never so glad to see it. As I went into the restaurant, I was met by staff who were all from Maracaibo. It was awesome to get to taste the flavors of cachapas and arepa con carne. I drank Chicha. \u00a1Divino! It had been so long since I had experienced such wonderful Venezuelan food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow aligncenter\" data-autoplay=\"true\" data-delay=\"2\" data-effect=\"fade\"><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_container swiper-container\"><ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\"><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3634\" height=\"1737\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3108\" data-id=\"3108\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/my-all-about-you.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/img_1939.jpg?resize=3634%2C1737&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2194\" height=\"3048\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3113\" data-id=\"3113\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/my-all-about-you.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/img_1936.jpg?resize=2194%2C3048&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4032\" height=\"3024\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3114\" data-id=\"3114\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/my-all-about-you.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/img_1935.jpg?resize=4032%2C3024&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3464\" height=\"2180\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3109\" data-id=\"3109\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/my-all-about-you.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/img_1937.jpg?resize=3464%2C2180&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3830\" height=\"2301\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3110\" data-id=\"3110\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/my-all-about-you.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/img_1940.jpg?resize=3830%2C2301&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2173\" height=\"3662\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3112\" data-id=\"3112\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/my-all-about-you.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/img_1938.jpg?resize=2173%2C3662&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"3024\" height=\"3410\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3111\" data-id=\"3111\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/my-all-about-you.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/img_1943.jpg?resize=3024%2C3410&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2490\" height=\"2337\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3106\" data-id=\"3106\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/my-all-about-you.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/img_1942.jpg?resize=2490%2C2337&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2850\" height=\"3333\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3107\" data-id=\"3107\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/my-all-about-you.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/img_1941.jpg?resize=2850%2C3333&#038;ssl=1\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-prev swiper-button-prev swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-next swiper-button-next swiper-button-white\" role=\"button\"><\/a><a aria-label=\"Pause Slideshow\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_button-pause\" role=\"button\"><\/a><div class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_pagination swiper-pagination swiper-pagination-white\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Slides from one through six are of the location.  Slide numbers 7 is cachapas,  8 is arepas con carne and finally chicha.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Address is 412-428 Cherry Way, 15219-1605, Pittsburgh, PA; <a href=\"mailto:arepittas@gmail.com\">arepittas@gmail.com<\/a>; and the phone number for contact is <a href=\"tel:+14122811213\">+14122811213<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to see what&#8217;s going on, please watch the Indigo Traveller.  Below is the first video of his series.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jN5LZR4ejkg?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=es-MX&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Although the food is delicious, the current socialistic administration keeps many from visiting. The vibrant colors and aromatic spices of the local dishes tell stories of tradition and cultural heritage that are being experienced throughout the world. Hopefully, one day you can experience the true beauty of its culture and its food, exploring bustling markets filled with fresh ingredients while visiting. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Venezuela, a gem of breathtaking landscapes and vibrant culture, holds a special place in my heart, especially with my oldest born there. Though political turmoil has driven many away, the warmth of its people and the tantalizing flavors of its cuisine endure. I recently relished authentic Venezuelan dishes, reigniting my passion for this beautiful country.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":132804860,"featured_media":3131,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_coblocks_attr":"","_coblocks_dimensions":"","_coblocks_responsive_height":"","_coblocks_accordion_ie_support":"","_crdt_document":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"dois","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[1342,586],"tags":[2720641,4363288,599756,1098,27482099,38761,785750955,17923],"class_list":["post-3116","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-education","category-food","tag-arepas","tag-cachapas","tag-chicha","tag-culture","tag-hidden-find","tag-pittsburgh","tag-travel","tag-venezuela"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/my-all-about-you.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/venezuelan-cultureas-dynamic-as-its-caribbean-hispanic-culture-beach.png?fit=1024%2C768&ssl=1","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p9vUsN-Og","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":11777,"url":"https:\/\/my-all-about-you.com\/es\/2026\/01\/06\/what-stays-with-you\/","url_meta":{"origin":3116,"position":0},"title":"What Stays With You","author":"myallaboutyou","date":"enero 6, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"A personal reflection on Venezuela, memory, loss, and a cautious sense of hope, written from lived experience and carried quietly across time.","rel":"","context":"En &quot;Across Borders&quot;","block_context":{"text":"Across Borders","link":"https:\/\/my-all-about-you.com\/es\/category\/faith\/across-borders\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"A calm tropical beach with gentle waves rolling onto golden sand as palm trees sway in a soft coastal breeze at sunset.","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/my-all-about-you.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Beach.png?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/my-all-about-you.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Beach.png?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=350%2C200 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/my-all-about-you.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Beach.png?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=525%2C300 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/my-all-about-you.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Beach.png?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=700%2C400 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/my-all-about-you.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Beach.png?fit=1200%2C800&ssl=1&resize=1050%2C600 3x"},"classes":[]},{"id":3816,"url":"https:\/\/my-all-about-you.com\/es\/2024\/11\/12\/the-craftsmanship-behind-pittsburghs-iconic-buildings\/","url_meta":{"origin":3116,"position":1},"title":"The Craftsmanship Behind Pittsburgh&#8217;s Iconic Buildings","author":"myallaboutyou","date":"noviembre 12, 2024","format":false,"excerpt":"Pittsburgh's skyline is a stunning monument to its industrious past, showcasing the ambition of master craftsmen who built it with resilience and ingenuity. 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