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Chifa
Growing up, the answer to where are we going for dinner was almost always ¡Vamos al Chifa! — where we enjoyed sharing a meal, family style. Today, it is impossible to talk about Peruvian cuisine without mentioning the Chifa, or the fusion of Peruvian and Chinese foods. In 1849, when Pisco arrived in San Francisco during the Gold Rush, the… Read more →
Conchitas a la Parmesana
Conchitas a la Parmesana, or broiled scallops with a parmesan gratin, was one of my grandmother’s specialties. As a little boy, I was not very fond of seafood, but put melted cheese on top and I’ll ask for seconds. Today, I enjoy this dish as an appetizer both for the seafood taste and for the added flavor of the drops… Read more →
Semana Numero 1
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A Brief History of Pisco in San Francisco
Today, Pisco is quickly becoming one of the most popular spirits in the United States and you can order a Pisco cocktail at several bars in San Francisco. But did you know that Pisco was also all the rage during the 1848 Gold Rush in San Francisco? Read more →