Almazen is the only organic vegetarian restaurant in Lima, Peru. It's been open for four years, and is run by Henry Vera and his wife, Mariella Matos. But it's really a 30-year old project in the making. Henry is the kind of chef that leaves his kitchen to walk individual diners … [Read more...] about Interview with Chef Henry of El Almazen Organic Restaurant in Lima, Peru
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Back to the Bioferia Organic Markets in Lima
Two years ago when I discovered the Bioferia in Parque Reducto I was very impressed. A completely different demographic shop at the expensive market instead of the Mercado Surquillo or Central. A large percentage of the customers are foreigners, a lot of hippies that you don't … [Read more...] about Back to the Bioferia Organic Markets in Lima
The Bioferia: Organic Markets in Lima
I travel halfway around the world and one of the first things I look for is the organic market. I honestly figured Lima wouldn't have one, being a city with a lot of poverty and an abundance of inexpensive food. Why would people here want an organic market? What's the demographic … [Read more...] about The Bioferia: Organic Markets in Lima