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 →