Food Tasting Experience in
Panama City
HOSTED BY KIM HAAS, Creator, Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas.
A flavor extravaganza! Recognized among Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants, La Tapa del Coco is the heart of Afro-Panamanian cuisine, founded by visionary Chef Isaac Villaverde. He is internationally recognized for bringing Afro-Panamanian cuisine to the forefront of Caribbean culinary innovation. The kitchen is led by Chef Armando Bramwell, recently named Best New Chef in Central America 2025 by Food & Wine en Español, who brings bold innovation to time-honored traditions.
Together, these two young chefs are leading the movement to take Afro-Panamanian flavors and traditions to the rest of the world.
Participants will enjoy an immersive culinary experience by discovering the herbs, spices, and condiments that define Afro-Panamanian cuisine, guided by expert chefs. Participants will also savor authentic flavors with patties (empanadas), a delicious vegetarian dish, and La Tapa’s signature one-pot Afro-Panamanian rice dish.
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Executive Producer, Kim Haas.
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Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas is airing on a public television station near you! Check our Broadcast page for new airdates.
Afro-Latino Travels with Kim Haas is a groundbreaking series on public television. Our new season features Colombia! The series shines a light, honors, and celebrates the historical and cultural contributions of Latin America’s African descendants, hosted by tri-lingual, Black female traveler and Executive Producer, Kim Haas.
No other travel TV series showcases solely the Afro-Latino communities throughout Latin America and their rich and diverse legacy of creating vibrant cultures in the Americas. Their imprint greatly influences mainstream Latino culture from Andean Peru to tropical Cuba, Brazil, Costa Rica, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Puerto Rico.
Please check your local public television station listings, and see when the show will air. If it is not showing, consider making a pitch to your local public television station’s director of programming,
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Kim Haas
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