Topic: Peruvian Food

4 chapters across the catalog

Gingerbread Nation
Episode 277 34:05 - 36:29

277: Gingerbread Nation

Dinner at Fresca Peruvian Restaurant in San Francisco

The hosts describe a recent dinner they shared at Fresca, a Peruvian restaurant on Fillmore Street in San Francisco. They critique the meal, noting that the appetizers were superior to the entrees and that the bill was slightly overpriced. They joke about the "boring" nature of their off-air conversation because they were saving their best material for the podcast.

Crackpot & The Buzz-Kill
Episode 68 1:15:59 - 1:21:29

68: Crackpot & The Buzz-Kill

Limon Restaurant Review, Peruvian Cuisine

A review of Limon, a Peruvian restaurant in San Francisco, highlights its affordability and high-quality food, including "tuca-tuca" appetizers and giant-kernel Peruvian corn. The hosts enjoyed Vinho Verde, a carbonated Portuguese white wine. The restaurant is highly recommended for its atmosphere and value, earning an "A" grade.

Carbon Credits and the CIA
Episode 64 57:30 - 1:01:02

64: Carbon Credits and the CIA

Peruvian Cuisine Trends, Chifa and Chop Suey

The rise of trendy Peruvian restaurants in San Francisco is discussed, with a focus on "Chifa"—a fusion of Peruvian and Chinese cuisines. The host argues that Chifa is essentially a version of American Chop Suey, which evolved from Chinese railroad workers in the 19th century. Traditional Peruvian staples like the thousands of varieties of Andean potatoes are also highlighted.