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La Bodega 138 $$
( 26-0272; Herrajes 138; mains S18-35; 6:30-11pm Mon-Sat)
Sometimes you are
homesick for good atmosphere and uncomplicated menus. In comes La Bodega, a fantast-
ic laid-back enterprise run by a family in what used to be their home. Thin crust pizzas are
fired up in the adobe oven, organic salads are fresh and abundant and the prices are reas-
onable. A true find.
PIZZERIA
Chicha $$$
( 24-0520; Regocijo 261, 2nd fl; mains S24-50)
A Gastón Acurio venture serving up
haute versions of
cuzqueño
classics. Their riff on
anticuchos
(beef skewers) is a delectable
barbecued octopus, grilled on skewers with crisp herbed potato wedges. Other contenders
include
rocoto relleno
, the wonton-style
sopa de gallina
and
chairo
(beef soup) served in
a clay pot. The
chicha morada
is beyond fresh.
Naturally, debate rages as to whether it's worth the price (and pretension): our vote is
yes.
NOVOANDINA
Limo $$$
( 24-068; Portal de Carnes 236, 2nd fl; mains S24-60; 11am-11pm Mon-Sat)
Start
with a tart pisco sour, it's the perfect compliment to the fresh Peruvian-Asian seafood cre-
ations. For starters, a basket of native potatoes, served with sauces, is a fun change from
bread on the table.
Tiraditos,
strips of raw fish in a fragrant sauce, simply melt on the
tongue. Other hits are the creamy
causas
(potato dish) and
sudadito,
a mix of greens, corn
and seared scallops. Elegant ambience and attentive service.
PERUVIAN
El Hada $
( Arequipa 167; ice cream from S6; 11am-8pm Mon-Sat)
Served in fresh-made cones
with a hint of vanilla or lemon peel, these exotic ice creams are ecstasy. Flavors like In-
donesian cinnamon, bitter chocolate or roasted apples do not disappoint. Cap it off with an
espress
- Café Bisetti, Peru's best roaster, is offered.
ICE CREAM
Le Soleil $$$
FRENCH
