Comments on: Peruvian Inspiration http://www.saltshaker.net/20051103/peruvian-inspiration Casting a little flavor (and a few aspersions) on the world of food, drink, and life Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:33:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 By: SaltShaker » Blog Archive » The Golden Wonder http://www.saltshaker.net/20051103/peruvian-inspiration#comment-132164 SaltShaker » Blog Archive » The Golden Wonder Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:31:01 +0000 http://www.saltshaker.net/20051103/peruvian-inspiration#comment-132164 [...] you’re looking for interesting higher quality Peruvian food, both Moche and Zadvarie provide far better dining experiences; and if Peruvian-Japanese fusion is your desire, Osaka, while [...] [...] you’re looking for interesting higher quality Peruvian food, both Moche and Zadvarie provide far better dining experiences; and if Peruvian-Japanese fusion is your desire, Osaka, while [...]

]]> By: SaltShaker » Blog Archive » Just Fish http://www.saltshaker.net/20051103/peruvian-inspiration#comment-98014 SaltShaker » Blog Archive » Just Fish Tue, 11 Mar 2008 12:56:52 +0000 http://www.saltshaker.net/20051103/peruvian-inspiration#comment-98014 [...] - this is the “individual” sized portion… Okay, perhaps the ceviches at Moche or Zadvarie have a touch more elegance, but they’re more expensive and a quarter the size - this was 27 [...] [...] - this is the “individual” sized portion… Okay, perhaps the ceviches at Moche or Zadvarie have a touch more elegance, but they’re more expensive and a quarter the size - this was 27 [...]

]]> By: SaltShaker » Blog Archive » A Mere Exaggeration http://www.saltshaker.net/20051103/peruvian-inspiration#comment-959 SaltShaker » Blog Archive » A Mere Exaggeration Tue, 08 Aug 2006 13:51:13 +0000 http://www.saltshaker.net/20051103/peruvian-inspiration#comment-959 [...] A few weeks ago one of our local food writers reviewed a new Japanese restaurant located just off the main strip in Barrio Chino. One of the assertions made was “Para empezar debo decir que probé las gyosas mejores de mi vida, sin exagerar.”, or, “To start I have to say the I tried the best gyozas in my life, without exaggeration.” At a later juncture, she also asserts that some of the sushi tried is, in essence, invented on site and not available anywhere else (an example given is salmon with mango and avocado, available from almost any sushi bar here I can think of). On the other hand, this same columnist recently wrote up one of our favorite Peruvian restaurants, Zadvarie, claiming that it is the only place in town offering ocopa arequipeña because they have the only source of huacatay herb in town through a store in Barrio Chino. We eat the dish regularly at other restaurants (and it’s better at some and not as good at others), and as regular readers here know, I buy huacatay in the markets in Liniers by the bagful for mere pesos. [...] [...] A few weeks ago one of our local food writers reviewed a new Japanese restaurant located just off the main strip in Barrio Chino. One of the assertions made was “Para empezar debo decir que probé las gyosas mejores de mi vida, sin exagerar.”, or, “To start I have to say the I tried the best gyozas in my life, without exaggeration.” At a later juncture, she also asserts that some of the sushi tried is, in essence, invented on site and not available anywhere else (an example given is salmon with mango and avocado, available from almost any sushi bar here I can think of). On the other hand, this same columnist recently wrote up one of our favorite Peruvian restaurants, Zadvarie, claiming that it is the only place in town offering ocopa arequipeña because they have the only source of huacatay herb in town through a store in Barrio Chino. We eat the dish regularly at other restaurants (and it’s better at some and not as good at others), and as regular readers here know, I buy huacatay in the markets in Liniers by the bagful for mere pesos. [...]

]]> By: SaltShaker » Blog Archive » Beware… http://www.saltshaker.net/20051103/peruvian-inspiration#comment-230 SaltShaker » Blog Archive » Beware… Mon, 06 Mar 2006 19:40:19 +0000 http://www.saltshaker.net/20051103/peruvian-inspiration#comment-230 [...] Henry and I spent the day out introducing Bill to some of the sights of Buenos Aires - we launched into things locally with a tour of the Cementerio de Recoleta, with the appropriate visits to the mausolea of Evita and of Domingo Sarmiento, plus a bit of a wander. Henry’s never comfortable in the cemetery, so we didn’t stay long. From there we continued on to the Centro Cultural de Recoleta, which, unfortunately, has begun a massive renovation project, and virtually all the galleries were closed to the public. That left us meandering the walkways through the artisans’ stalls in the Fería de Recoleta, and by then, of course, hungry. Henry, as per usual, loves to show off Peruvian food, and wanted to return to Zadvarie, where we’d had a delightful lunch a few months ago. We did once again, this time seated on the rooftop terrace enjoying the beautiful weather. [...] [...] Henry and I spent the day out introducing Bill to some of the sights of Buenos Aires - we launched into things locally with a tour of the Cementerio de Recoleta, with the appropriate visits to the mausolea of Evita and of Domingo Sarmiento, plus a bit of a wander. Henry’s never comfortable in the cemetery, so we didn’t stay long. From there we continued on to the Centro Cultural de Recoleta, which, unfortunately, has begun a massive renovation project, and virtually all the galleries were closed to the public. That left us meandering the walkways through the artisans’ stalls in the Fería de Recoleta, and by then, of course, hungry. Henry, as per usual, loves to show off Peruvian food, and wanted to return to Zadvarie, where we’d had a delightful lunch a few months ago. We did once again, this time seated on the rooftop terrace enjoying the beautiful weather. [...]

]]> By: SaltShaker » Blog Archive » Llajwa - Weekend Herb Blogging http://www.saltshaker.net/20051103/peruvian-inspiration#comment-210 SaltShaker » Blog Archive » Llajwa - Weekend Herb Blogging Thu, 02 Mar 2006 17:21:04 +0000 http://www.saltshaker.net/20051103/peruvian-inspiration#comment-210 [...] Buenos Aires - Salsa Llajwa is sometimes known as the Bolivian National Hot Sauce. I first encountered it at a restaurant in Palermo, and it was so delicious that I’d asked the manager of the restaurant what was in it. He described it as containing the Peruvian herb huacatay and the Bolivian herb quirquiña, blended with rocoto peppers and oven dried tomatoes. I’ve spent a bit of time looking for recipes, figuring one of these days, like yesterday (see last post), I’d make it out to Liniers and possibly be able to find the key ingredients. Although he didn’t mention it, every recipe I saw included either onion or garlic, so I added in a shallot. Recipes varied wildly, using various herbs, generally on the aromatic side, but from coriander to mint to parsley, and the peppers varied as well - from just rocoto to rocoto and much hotter pepper combos, to others. [...] [...] Buenos Aires - Salsa Llajwa is sometimes known as the Bolivian National Hot Sauce. I first encountered it at a restaurant in Palermo, and it was so delicious that I’d asked the manager of the restaurant what was in it. He described it as containing the Peruvian herb huacatay and the Bolivian herb quirquiña, blended with rocoto peppers and oven dried tomatoes. I’ve spent a bit of time looking for recipes, figuring one of these days, like yesterday (see last post), I’d make it out to Liniers and possibly be able to find the key ingredients. Although he didn’t mention it, every recipe I saw included either onion or garlic, so I added in a shallot. Recipes varied wildly, using various herbs, generally on the aromatic side, but from coriander to mint to parsley, and the peppers varied as well - from just rocoto to rocoto and much hotter pepper combos, to others. [...]

]]> By: SaltShaker » Blog Archive » Food of Eternal Springtime http://www.saltshaker.net/20051103/peruvian-inspiration#comment-188 SaltShaker » Blog Archive » Food of Eternal Springtime Sun, 19 Feb 2006 15:34:02 +0000 http://www.saltshaker.net/20051103/peruvian-inspiration#comment-188 [...] One of my favorite dishes is Ají de Gallina - shreds of chicken stewed in a peanut based sauce and served on top of potatoes. This version was particularly good, in fact other than the upscale version presented at Zadvarie DOC, the best I’ve had. [...] [...] One of my favorite dishes is Ají de Gallina - shreds of chicken stewed in a peanut based sauce and served on top of potatoes. This version was particularly good, in fact other than the upscale version presented at Zadvarie DOC, the best I’ve had. [...]

]]> By: dan http://www.saltshaker.net/20051103/peruvian-inspiration#comment-56 dan Thu, 03 Nov 2005 21:22:53 +0000 http://www.saltshaker.net/20051103/peruvian-inspiration#comment-56 We've eaten at Status several times, it's quite good, and probably more authentic than this place, but overall quality-wise, this place tops it. http://www.saltshaker.net/20050703/popcorn http://www.saltshaker.net/20050807/mas-status We've also eaten at Contigo Peru which I reviewed in the same review as the first one above. We’ve eaten at Status several times, it’s quite good, and probably more authentic than this place, but overall quality-wise, this place tops it.

http://www.saltshaker.net/20050703/popcorn

http://www.saltshaker.net/20050807/mas-status

We’ve also eaten at Contigo Peru which I reviewed in the same review as the first one above.

]]> By: BJR http://www.saltshaker.net/20051103/peruvian-inspiration#comment-55 BJR Thu, 03 Nov 2005 20:31:07 +0000 http://www.saltshaker.net/20051103/peruvian-inspiration#comment-55 Hi, Dan. What is your (or Henry's) opinion of the Peruvian restaurant in Congreso, on Virrey Ceballos? Hi, Dan. What is your (or Henry’s) opinion of the Peruvian restaurant in Congreso, on Virrey Ceballos?

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