Food can shed a great deal of light on a place's culture, and the arepa is no exception. It's an iconic South American street food that has countless preparation methods, and each has its own story.

If you've ever debated the merits of pupusas and arepas, you're not alone. These beloved Latin American staples have similar roots but vastly different executions, making them equally cherished yet ...

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 ...

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 ...

Arepas are served with most meals in Colombia and are popular in Venezuela, too. The classic Colombian kind are made with milled corn, while arepas de choclo, named after the Quechua word for maize, ...

Place the cornmeal, water, butter, and salt in a 12-inch bowl; mix with a fork for 30 seconds until all ingredients are hydrated and form a paste. Cover and set aside for 5 minutes. Turn onto a work ...

When David Gomez left his home in Venezuela for college, he packed an electric arepa maker to ensure he would eat well while studying at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. Arepas, a beloved, ...

The marriage of Mexican and Venezuelan street foods is happily ensconced at El Taco & La Arepa, an unassuming restaurant on Colorado Springs’ south side. There are nearly as many television screens as ...

La Bicicleta Arepa Bar, a Venezuelan restaurant that debuted in September 2019 at 12 S. Eighth St. downtown, on Monday opened a second location at 708 Union Blvd. on the city’s East Side. The business ...

From the streets of Caracas to trendy eateries in New York, Paris and Tokyo, the arepa, a humble cornmeal flatbread, is riding a wave of Venezuelan emigration and feeding a craving for exotic and ...