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On a Secret Mission: Peruvian Lomo Saltado in SF

Lomo Saltado at La Mar, San Francisco

Lomo Saltado at La Mar, San Francisco

Over the past couple of months, I have been on a secret mission to taste, photograph, and take notes on how six different restaurants in San Francisco prepare one of my favorite Peruvian dishes — Lomo Saltado, a beef stir fry that is a great example of the wonderful fusion of Peruvian and Chinese cuisines. You should know that I have been cooking this dish for decades and am very familiar with its ingredients, flavors, and textures. In other words, I am the person you want to hire as your Lomo Saltado taster and these are the secrets I learned on my mission.
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Pisco Sour Day Celebration

Pisco Sours at La Mar

Pisco Sours at La Mar

Tonight I had the pleasure of joining Pisco Sour fans at La Mar in San Francisco to celebrate Pisco Sour Day. In Peru, it is celebrated the first Saturday in February and celebrations last all week.
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February Events

These are some of the February events I am planning on checking out — a couple of book events where I’ll be transported to France and Asia, more practice slurping coffee, an introduction to baking bread and of course, a celebration of Pisco on National Pisco Sour Day.


7 Nights of Pisco in San Francisco

Pisco Tasting Notes

Pisco Sour tasting notes and sketches

Last week, I went out to 7 bars searching for the best Pisco Sour in San Francisco. Over 7 nights of drinking I learned that what was old is new again and that there are many ways to make a classic cocktail even better.
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