Arepas, a staple in Venezuela, can now be found all around the world as people emigrate from the country in search of a better life -- and bring their recipes with ...

For Irena Stein, an arepa represents much more than just a meal. The crispy corn patty is a symbol of her Venezuelan heritage, a staple of her restaurant career and a means of bringing people together ...

Arepas have been a staple in Venezuela for many centuries, and their popularity in the USA appears to be increasing on restaurant and food-truck menus. Might the tasty cornmeal cakes, though, be a ...

When Victor Aguilera came up with the idea for Arepas en Bici, the bicycle-powered arepa delivery service he started after getting laid off from his chef’s gig at the beginning of the pandemic, the ...

If you haven't had this Venezuelan favorite for breakfast, lunch or dinner, now is your time to shine. ¡Vamos a Arepa Please! "I think the world needs arepa, honestly," said co-owner Gregorio Marim.

The first time I had an arepa, my life changed. I was at a restaurant in Crown Heights and ordered two, which came out warm and gooey to the touch. One bite in, and so much flavor and texture filled ...

Elena Valeriote is a writer of stories about food, farming, culture, and travel that explore the connection between people and place. Her work has appeared in publications including Gastro Obscura, ...

CC0 Usage Conditions ApplyClick for more information. Many people turned to making breads of all sorts during the early days of the pandemic. For some, bread baking offered a sense of control and a ...

Leandro Fabian Curvelo understands why people are confused when they step inside Arepa House. The name of his casual Venezuelan restaurant at 404 Second St. in Harrisburg sounds familiar. Many think ...