"What started out as a stall operating out of Union Market, this bustling emporium for hearty, griddled Venezuelan sandwiches has gone on to become an ideal spot for a quick lunch, a filling family dinner, or for late-night hangs with friends — complete with the hum of vintage Latin pop music videos playing from a pair of television screens in the dining area. A bonus for vegans, Arepa Zone’s vegana arepa offers what I like to think of as the quintessential Latin breakfast in handheld form. Each one is stuffed with savory black beans that counteract pieces of sweet plantains and that all comes together with creamy chunks of avocado. Combined and tucked into the arepa’s slightly crisped cornmeal shell and you’ve got all of the components needed for a satisfying meal. It reminds me of the many typical Central American breakfast platters that I’ve indulged in over the years — with black bean puree, plantains, and crema — that provide the right balance of salty, sweet, and creaminess." - Eater Staff
