El Parche Colombiano

"Everything on the menu is gluten-free, except postre de maracuya and Pony Malta, a non-alcoholic beverage from Colombia. That makes El Parche a great place for anyone to eat, regardless of gluten sensitivity. The bandeja paisa is reminiscent of a full English breakfast with fried eggs, tenderly cooked pinto beans, shredded beef carne molida, chorizo, arepas, and tajadas maduras (fried sweet plantains). Super-crispy golden-brown empanadas, made with corn dough, are filled with potatoes and cheese or a choice of meats. For dessert, El Parche’s coffee flan tastes like a dense, rich tiramisu." - Eater Staff

"Rather than supplying your next party with a sack of chips, invest in dozens of El Parche Colombiano’s miniature empanadas. They’re the only thing worthy of ordering on repeat from this Pinehurst spot’s roof. Crisp corn shells crack open like a locket to reveal molten white cheese or tangy shredded beef and mashed potato. And despite simmering in hot oil for several minutes, there’s nary a lick of grease. Can’t say that about a bag of Lay’s." - aimee rizzo, gabe guarente, carlo mantuano

"Rather than supplying your next party with a sack of chips, invest in dozens of El Parche Colombiano’s miniature empanadas. They’re the only thing worthy of ordering on repeat from this Pinehurst spot’s roof. Crisp corn shells crack open like a locket to reveal molten white cheese or tangy shredded beef and mashed potato. And despite simmering in hot oil for several minutes, there’s nary a lick of grease. Can’t say that about a bag of Lay’s. If you find yourself up north in need of a quiet, sit-down brunch that involves a decent steak and some fried eggs, El Parche Colombiano can be that lifeline. Otherwise, just stick to the empanadas. That's the real selling point of El Parche Colombiano." - Aimee Rizzo

"Northgate’s Columbian restaurant has a brunch and breakfast menu available for pickup and delivery on New Year’s Day via DoorDash, Uber Eats, and GrubHub. Dishes to consider include the hearty bandeja paisa (with grilled skirt steak, rice, beans, chorizo, sweet plantains, and an egg) and El Parche’s outstanding empanadas." - Gabe Guarente

"This Colombian restaurant up in the Northgate area has an all-day menu of lovingly crafted comfort food. Among the items on the brunch side of things are the bandeja paisa, with grilled skirt steak, chicharron, chorizo, sweet plantains, and an egg. And the empanadas, made with shatteringly crisp fried corn dough, are also supremely satisfying." - Jade Yamazaki Stewart, Sophie Grossman, Eater Staff