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with some gourmet items available.
Wong
( 625-0000, ext 1130;
www.ewong.com
; Óvalo Gutiérrez, Av Santa Cruz 771)
A
massive supermarket built around the courtyard of a vintage home; look out for the
baroque-style staircase.
SUPERMARKET
BARRANCO
Even as Barranco has gone upscale in recent years, with trendy restaurants serving
everything fusion, the neighborhood still holds on to atmospheric, local spots where life is
no more complicated than ceviche and beer.
A number of informal restaurants serving
anticuchos
and cheap
menús
line Av Grau
around the intersection with Unión.
CAFE
Café Bisetti $
( 713-9565; Av Pedro de Osma 116; coffee S8-16; 8am-9pm Mon-Fri, 10am-11pm
Sat, 3-9pm Sun)
Locals park their designer dogs out front of this roasting house with the
finest lattes in town, well matched with fresh pastries or bitter chocolate pie. Check out
the courses on roasting and tasting.
La 73 $$
( 247-0780; Av El Sol Oeste 175; mains S34-39; noon-midnight)
Named for an
iconic local bus, this contemporary bistro has an uncomplicated Peruvian-Mediterranean
menu that incorporates sustainable fish. The menu isn't long but it has several standouts,
including homemade artichoke ravioli stuffed with goat cheese, and a lovely duck risotto.
Quench your thirst with the amazing
herba luisa
iced tea. A pleasant bar serves wine, in
addition to eight types of pisco. To end on a sweet note, split the crisp, warm churros for
dessert.
INTERNATIONAL
Café Tostado $$
PERUVIAN
