Inside Columbia

it’s february, and that means we’ll be hearing a lot about love. as we prepare for Valentine’s Day, we think about the ideal gifts and the right sentiments to share with the people we love most. This year, we also invite you to give yourself a valentine, and we start with one of my favorite things: chocolate. It was a tough job for our editorial and design teams to immerse themselves in the topic of chocolate, but we did it all for you, dear reader. We rounded up some local experts on the subject, put together a quiz so you can show off your chocolate chops, and, we confess, sampled some of the decadent delights from our photo shoots. We think you’ll enjoy this culinary journey into the world of chocolate, and, in case you’re concerned about the calories, we even found an expert to weigh in on the health benefits of an occasional indulgence. Passion takes many forms, and for one young Columbian, it’s all about music. Nick “NicDanger” rodriguez is turning obstacles into opportunities as he pursues his dream of a career in rap music. His focus on positivity is rare in an industry filled with messages of violence, greed and excess. Can this talented young man make a name for himself beyond this city? If passion, talent and drive are the ingredients for success, we think NicDanger is on the verge of becoming a phenomenon.

it’s february, and that means we’ll be hearing a lot about love. as we prepare for Valentine’s Day, we think about the ideal gifts and the right sentiments to share with the people we love most. This year, we also invite you to give yourself a valentine, and we start with one of my favorite things: chocolate. It was a tough job for our editorial and design teams to immerse themselves in the topic of chocolate, but we did it all for you, dear reader. We rounded up some local experts on the subject, put together a quiz so you can show off your chocolate chops, and, we confess, sampled some of the decadent delights from our photo shoots. We think you’ll enjoy this culinary journey into the world of chocolate, and, in case you’re concerned about the calories, we even found an expert to weigh in on the health benefits of an occasional indulgence.
Passion takes many forms, and for one young Columbian, it’s all about music. Nick “NicDanger” rodriguez is turning obstacles into opportunities as he pursues his dream of a career in rap music. His focus on positivity is rare in an industry filled with messages of violence, greed and excess. Can this talented young man make a name for himself beyond this city? If passion, talent and drive are the ingredients for success, we think NicDanger is on the verge of becoming a phenomenon.