Destination Peru #13: Apu Salkantay Puno

City of PunoWe were in Puno to visit Lake Titicaca. Quick, someone tell me something they know about the lake besides it being the highest lake in the world be elevation...yea that's all I knew about it also. However, my mom had remembered reading about it when she was in grade school so we made sure...

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Destination Peru #12: Peru has Pizza?

AmaruAgua Calientes, in the town square with the Incan fountainI apologize for the lack of addresses or more specific directions, but this is probably the easiest way to find the place paired with the above photo. Restaurant Amaru is upstairs, providing a scenic balcony view of the square.View from...

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Destination Peru #11: The Cuy Finally

Restaurant PachatuzanPachatuzan Road, Agua Calientes$16 for the cuyIf any of you have talked to me about my trip already, you'll know that I got a chance to try guinea pig. In Peru, guinea pig, or cuy, is usually served for special occasions. From what the guide said, it sounded like the equivalent...

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Destination Peru #10: My Gripe with Dinner Shows

When I traveled as a kid with my family, I never liked our tour groups. Although I like the convenience of having everything planned out, I never trust the food provided on these tours. They always have some sort of deal worked out with a less than stellar restaurants to gouge the customers. Just the...

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Destination Peru #9: Inka Grill Introduction to Cusco

Cusco CathedralAfter our brief tour in Lima, we ventured up into the Andes en route to Machu Picchu. The town of Cusco was the capital of the Inca Empire at its peak, now its a major tourist stop. Around the main square, little shops and restaurants gave the scene the flavor of a quaint European village....

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Destination Peru #5: Alfresco in Miraflores

AlfrescoMalecon Balco 790Miraflores, Lima$10 or so per person for lunchOne of the restaurants that came up time and again on the Peru Chowhound boards was Alfresco for ceviche. Along with Puerto Madero, Pescadores Capitales and La Mar, Alfresco was on my list of possible lunch places. My plan was just...

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Destination Peru #3: Astrid y Gaston

I haven't done much traveling since I started this blog back in April. In fact, I didn't realize how big a part of my life food was until three or so years ago. Therefore, I have never traveled before with quite the intensity and commitment to culinary excellence as I did this last week during my trip...

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Pollo a la Brasa

(213) 382-4090 764 S Western AveKoreatown, CA 90005Adequately Fed: $51/4 Rotisserie Chicken*****Salad*Fries*(Out of Five Stars)From a block away, you can smell the smoky stacks of the Pollo a la Brasa Peruvian chicken hut. It is among the least accommodating restaurants in Los Angels; it's...

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