The New Mo-Chica in Downtown
Mo-Chica from Chef Ricardo Zarate opened yesterday in Downtown Los Angeles. The Peruvian restaurant moved from its previous digs by USC to the new “Restaurant Row” on 7th Street. It’s exciting they’re… Continue reading
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Hollywood: The New Los Balcones del Peru
Los Balcones del Peru recently renovated and the dining room is much more contemporary and sleek. The now modern design included a large chalkboard against one wall and soon there will be… Continue reading
West LA: Two Rounds at Picca
I love the Mezzanine level of Picca. It’s such a great place to dine and if you like people watching, the ultimate peakaboo spot. There are mirrors were you can see the bar… Continue reading
ORO Pisco Tasting at Osaka Hollywood
I love pisco and it was no surprise I jumped at a chance to try ORO Pisco at the newly opened Osaka Hollywood. Pisco is made from grapes and often is called… Continue reading
Picca Peru on Pico, Please
What’s the hottest new restaurant in L.A.? Picca! The highly anticipated modern Peruvian restaurant by Chef Ricardo Zarate opened late last month. Having tasted Chef Ricardo’s food at his more modest Mo-Chica, Test… Continue reading
DTLA: Lunch at Chimu
Chimu, named for the ancient people of what is now Peru, is not in fact a mythical dragon-like creature as depicted above. But it’s a cute mascot anyway. Chimu recently opened on the… Continue reading
Mo-Chica Tasting Menu
Last Thursday, I was ready to tackle one of the restaurants on my wish list, Scarpetta. It would be my second attempt to go to the restaurant (the first time, I ended up… Continue reading
The Minty’s Favorites: Updates on Mo-Chica, Lazy Ox and Cole’s
A couple of weeks ago, I managed to use a Blackboard Eats deal on the day it was to expire for Mo-Chica, one of my favorite lunch places. I got the daily meal… Continue reading
Test Kitchen: Cebiche Night
My second time at Test Kitchen this past Monday featured ceviche or “cebiche” from Ricardo Zarate as listed on the website. Chef Ricardo is the chef at both Wabi Sabi and Mo-Chica. He… Continue reading
Los Balcones del Peru
Last week, I met up with a friend for lunch at Los Balcones del Peru. I had only been there one other time after a sake tasting next door at K&L. I remember… Continue reading