This did not happen at Almazen, but what do you do after being poisoned by dairy at a restaurant (I'm lactose intolerant. Maybe "poisoned" is too strong), a long argument with servers, being offered another meal after you tell the server you're going to throw up, and feeling as … [Read more...] about Almazen – Organic Vegetarian Restaurant in Lima, Peru
Restaurant Reviews
Sushi Cage Restaurant in Lima: Gluten-free soy sauce, scallop sashimi and Argentinian wine
I liked this place better than Matsuei, but only because they had more things I could eat and the chef understood my dietary restrictions. This is not a cheap sushi restaurant. It's a beautiful, outdoor space in the Swissotel. It's small, intimate but casual enough that a … [Read more...] about Sushi Cage Restaurant in Lima: Gluten-free soy sauce, scallop sashimi and Argentinian wine
All You Can Eat Barra Libre at Magma Sushi in Lima, Peru
Lima loves sushi.. Well, Lima loves raw and almost raw fish, in general. Lima loves raw and almost raw fish almost as much as me. Almost. Ceviche is essentially the national dish, with over 2000 or 3000 cevicherias in the city (it's either 2000 cevicherias and 3000 kinds of … [Read more...] about All You Can Eat Barra Libre at Magma Sushi in Lima, Peru
Sushi at Nobu’s First Restaurant: El Matsuei in Lima, Peru
This is Nobu's old stomping grounds, presumably when he had both a first and a last name, as in before he was a celebrity. It was his first restaurant, offered to him by someone who met him at a sushi bar in Japan and offered to stake the business, I believe. He wasn't "Nobu the … [Read more...] about Sushi at Nobu’s First Restaurant: El Matsuei in Lima, Peru
The Week of Chilcanos in Lima, Peru
What's a chilcano? It's a Peruvian drink generally made with Pisco (strong booze that wipes the floor with tequila in terms of a hangover), lemon, and ginger ale or sometimes cola or soda, and most places throw in bitters (Note: Peru makes different bitters that we don't get in … [Read more...] about The Week of Chilcanos in Lima, Peru
La Locanda Mediterranean/Peruvian Restaurant
Lets start from the end and work our way backward. A trio of sorbets for dessert - lemon, watermelon and passionfruit (plus liquid nitrogen smoking rose petals...), so a good balance of acid and sweet. I couldn't eat it because of the dairy, but the layered apple tart that looked … [Read more...] about La Locanda Mediterranean/Peruvian Restaurant
“Cheat the Seasons in Lima” – Article in the Montreal Gazette
I'm back in the Montreal Gazette this week with a travel feature on Lima, Peru. Read all about food markets with walls of dried chilies and exotic fruit, heaps of linens, extreme bus tours up rail-less mountains, spiced potato and shrimp causa and ceviche, plus when to go and … [Read more...] about “Cheat the Seasons in Lima” – Article in the Montreal Gazette
Juice and Sandwich Bar Throwdown in Lima, Peru: El Enano vs. La Lucha
To Limenans, nothing goes together better than fresh fruit juice and sandwiches, especially at dinner, or after dinner, or in the afternoon...or in the morning for that matter. In fact, sandwiches don't have to count as a meal in Peru, and juice can. Don't ask me why sandwiches … [Read more...] about Juice and Sandwich Bar Throwdown in Lima, Peru: El Enano vs. La Lucha
Alma Cocina Viva: Criollo Lunch Buffet in Miraflores
The 59 soles Criollo lunch buffet at the Casa Andina Private Collection hotel restaurant, Alma Cocina Viva, is not cheap, but that $25 CAD gets you a pretty amazing lunch. This is not Almazen, the charming organic vegetarian place on the other side of the Arequipa/Avenida Larco. … [Read more...] about Alma Cocina Viva: Criollo Lunch Buffet in Miraflores
My Article in Sharp for Men Magazine
Check out my latest article in Sharp for Men Magazine. It's about restaurants serving horse in my two favourite Canadian cities - Montreal and Toronto. From tartar to steaks, it's time to check out this lean red meat. Thanks to David McMillan of JoeBeef for the pro-Montreal … [Read more...] about My Article in Sharp for Men Magazine