Next Big Thing: Peruvian Food
August 6th, 2008 by Brian Ries in Food & Dining
Recently, Todd English (celeb chef and owner of about 1 metric bazillion restaurants) called Peruvian cuisine “the next big thing.” Bon Appetit’s new food blog quickly weighed in, declaring it a trend that needs an ambassador, and pointing to Peruvian celeb chef Gaston Acurio as — possibly — the face that could launch a thousand tiraditos.
I hate to say I told you so, but Sarasota chef Darwin Santa Maria of oft-lauded Selva Grill made the same prediction about Peruvian food almost a year ago right here in CL’s blogs. Sarasota is home to no less than four decent Peruvian joints. Only question is: what about the Bay area? Know any great places to grab some ceviche, causa and sauces laced with glorious aji pepper?
(Thanks to Grub Street.)
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August 6th, 2008 at 11:25 am
Glad to hear many more people are learning about Peruvian food.
August 6th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
peruvian food is huge out west (as is most south american cusine apparently).
locally, the chef at Cafe du Frain is skilled in the use aji pepper to spice the menu up.