This culinary sanctuary left an unforgettable mark on our taste buds. My fellow gastronomes, my daughter Issa, and the bright-eyed, budding food critic, little West, were delighted. This food haven went by the name of CVI.CHE 105, led by Chef Chipoco, a seasoned player in the Peruvian culinary scene, with a respectable 12-year tenure and... Continue Reading →
La Mar by Gastón Acurio has always had a special place in my heart. This restaurant combines 3 things that I especially love - Peruvian cuisine, outdoor seating by the sea, and exceptional service. I was going thru yet another professional transition in my life, so I decided to have lunch here as a symbolic... Continue Reading →
Mr. & Mrs. Bun had been on my bucket list for a while - sandwiches made with Peruvian inspired fillings had to be a winner, right? We decided to go on a culinary exploration and find out. Pancetta (Pork Belly) En Caja China Juicy and crunchy pork belly cooked in Caja China with fried sweet... Continue Reading →
Peruvian food is one of my favorites, so the little chicken and I headed to Dr. Limón Ceviche Bar. I wanted to try different types of ceviches, and she was just hungry. Diagnóstico Reservado Ceviche - Red Pepper, Ginger. This was the best ceviche I have had in years. It dropped a flavor bomb on... Continue Reading →
We were hungry, and I did not want to drive too far, so we ended up at the same Peruvian restaurant across the street, Aromas de Perú. This was not a leisurely lunch - we wanted to eat as much as possible in a short amount of time as the little one had a... Continue Reading →
We visited Aromas Del Perú again to have a quick lunch, but this time it was not only about the food - I needed a safe place to play. The staff at this restaurant knows me and are aware that I am always taking pictures of their food. This time though, I was dabbling in... Continue Reading →
To prolong my birthday celebrations, I invited one of my daughters for a quick lunch at Pisco Y Nazca at the Kendall location. This was my second visit to this restaurant, and I was not disappointed. We began with the Ceviche Rocoto that was made with mahi, shrimp, octopus, fried calamari, rocoto (peppers), leche de... Continue Reading →
It was my birthday, and my brother was pre-disposed to indulging me. La Mar by Gastón Acurio has always been one of my favorites restaurants in Miami, but I had not been there in a while. It was so pleasant to sit right next to the ocean on a breezy Saturday afternoon. It felt a... Continue Reading →
Peruvian food will never cease to fascinate me so I am always on the lookout for restaurants that I have never tried before. Dr. Limón Ceviche Bar has been around since 2012 and I can’t believe that I missed it for such a long time. One of my dining companions, Miss G., was in town.... Continue Reading →
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