{
  "id": 13718056,
  "title": "New York Mayor Declares Himself a Pandebono Fan After Visiting Colombian Bakery in Queens",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/new-york-mayor-declares-himself-a-pandebono-fan-after-visiting",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/10/11/new-york-mayor-pandebono-colombian-bakery/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made headlines after visiting a traditional Colombian bakery in Jackson Heights, Queens. He tried two of Colombia's most famous delicacies—pandebono and agua de panela—and praised the taste of the popular cheese bread. Social media videos showed Mamdani engaging with the bakery's owners and members of the local Colombian community. When asked about his favorite of the two dishes, the mayor enthusiastically declared the pandebono \"incredible.\"\n\nThe Seba Seba Bakery, founded in 1987 by Colombian brothers Luis and Rubén Velázquez, has been a staple of Colombian cuisine in the neighborhood. The Velázquezes shared their personal journey, detailing the financial struggles and language barriers they faced upon arriving in the United States. Despite these obstacles, they built a successful business that has become an integral part of New York's Colombian food scene.\n\nMamdani was particularly impressed by the meaning behind the term \"berraco,\" which the bakery owners explained represents hard work, resilience, and the ability to overcome adversity. He connected this concept to the Velázquez brothers' story, praising them as a perfect example of \"berracos\" for maintaining their business for nearly four decades. The bakery's name, Seba Seba, also intrigued the mayor, who learned it refers to the joy of tasting something so delicious that one wants to continue eating.",
  "summary": "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 […]",
  "key_points": [
    "New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani visits Colombian bakery in Queens.",
    "Tries pandebono and agua de panela, praises pandebono's taste.",
    "Declares pandebono \"incredible,\" connects to bakery owners' resilience."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}