New York Mayor Declares Himself a Pandebono Fan After Visiting Colombian Bakery in Queens
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani drew attention from the city’s Colombian community after visiting a traditional Colombian bakery in Jackson Heights, Queens. During his visit to Seba Seba Bakery, Mamdani tried some of Colombia’s best-known traditional foods, including pandebono and agua de panela, and particularly praised the flavor of the popular cheese bread. Videos […]
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited Seba Seba Bakery, a traditional Colombian bakery located in Jackson Heights, Queens. During his visit, he tried popular Colombian foods such as pandebono and agua de panela. The mayor specifically praised the pandebono, stating it was "incredible." The bakery, founded in 1987 by Colombian brothers Luis and Rubén Velázquez, has been a central gathering place for Colombians and other residents of Queens for decades.
The Velázquez brothers shared their personal journey, including the challenges they faced when settling in the United States, such as financial difficulties and not speaking English fluently. They emphasized their resilience and ability to overcome adversity as key aspects of their success. Mamdani connected the Velázquez brothers' story to the Colombian term "berraco," which means hardworking, resilient, and able to overcome difficult circumstances.
He drew a parallel between their journey and the term, saying that they were a perfect example of a "berraco" for maintaining the business for nearly four decades. The experience highlighted the bakery's significance in New York's Colombian food scene and the Velázquez brothers' enduring impact on the community.
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