For years, Grand Rapids has had a significant and growing Latino population. Known as the birthplace of the wet burrito, the city offers a diverse range of Latin and fusion cuisines, including Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Peruvian dishes.
However, until recently, it was difficult to find a restaurant with a full Colombian menu. Recognizing this absence of flavors from her home country, Paola Carlson decided to open her own restaurant, Pochis Colombian Café.
Her friends told her they thought she could be the person to bring Colombian cuisine to the city…