A Taste of Sunshine and Colombia at Patio Tropical in Williamsburg | Eater NY

"A neighborhood butcher whose owner, Jonel Picioane, collaborated organically with the chef to create a custom chorizo blend used in her pop-ups and now in the cafe’s breakfast offerings; the chorizo was made using adaptations from family recipes and intended to carry forward familial tradition. The butcher’s role is presented as artisanal and deeply local, producing a protein that anchors several morning dishes (chorizo with arepas and eggs is singled out as a representative item). The collaboration began in the pop-up era and helped the chef translate home recipes into a neighborhood-ready product." - Emma Orlow