Lunch at La Mar by Gastón Acurio in Miami

May 20, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

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 […]

Mr. & Mrs. Bun Peruvian Sandwich Restaurant in Miami

September 12, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

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 […]

Dr. Limón Ceviche Bar In Kendall, Miami

September 2, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

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 […]

A Quick Peruvian Lunch

February 4, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

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 […]

Lunch at Aromas Del Perú

May 17, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

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 […]

Birthday Lunch At Pisco Y Nazca Gastrobar With Miss Thing

March 13, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

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 […]

La Mar By Gastón Acurio, Miami

March 6, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

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 […]

Dr. Limón Ceviche Bar, Just What The Doctor Ordered

March 26, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

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. […]

Pisco Y Nazca Ceviche Gastrobar In Kendall, Miami

January 23, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

It is not often that my taste buds are surprised in such a startling way. I am very familiar with Peruvian cuisine having been to Perú on various occasions. The food at Pisco Y Nazca brought back delicious memories of the time spent in that beautiful country. The décor was modern and chic with bits […]