A stop at Sol Food in San Rafael for some delicious Arroz con Pollo reminds of me of the time I lived in the Dominican Republic, few things compare to the Creole flavors from the Caribbean… Read more →
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Steak Sanguich
It’s no secret that one of my favorite Peruvian dishes is Lomo Saltado, the Chinese-Peruvian beef stir-fry with French fries, but whenever I get together with my family, my mom often reminds me of a train ride we took many years ago. And when we recall this story, one thing is certain, I love to eat steak — under any… Read more →
Pisco Punch, Born in San Francisco
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Semana Numero 36
During the time of the Spanish Viceroyalty in Louisiana, many roads were known as the Camino Real, or royal roads. This sign is on the port next to Cafe du Monde in New Orleans, where you can get your coffee and beignet fix 24 hours a day! Read more →
Cocktail College with Encanto Pisco at Bar Adagio
Thursday night I went to night school — a special session of Cocktail College at Bar Adagio featuring Encanto Pisco. And make no mistake about it, we were there to learn. Not just about the history of the first spirit distilled in the Americas but also to get hands-one experience by making our own cocktails after a demo by Bar… Read more →