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My Favorite Places
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items Spaces that are enjoyed not only for their food, but for the complete experience: ambiance, details, lighting, and emotion. Places that inspire my senses and also my vision as a designer.
For me, Punto Azul is one of those places you always want to return to when you're craving some well-prepared seafood. The ceviche tastes fresh, with that perfect balance of acidity and spice, and the portions are generous, so you leave happy. I like...
Restaurante Punto Azul – La cevichería N°1 del Perú
Going to Central is on another level; more than a dinner, it's like a journey through all of Peru via its flavors. I loved how each dish takes you through different altitudes and ecosystems, using incredibly rare ingredients I'd never even heard of. ...
Central Restaurante
Maido is an amazing experience if you love Nikkei cuisine. What impressed me most was the warm welcome from the entire team as soon as you walk in; it makes you feel right at home. The tasting menu is a journey of flavors between Peru and Japan; I tr...
Maido
Going to Astrid y Gastón is a sure thing. Casa Moreyra in San Isidro is stunning, with that old-fashioned hacienda vibe but super elegant. What impressed me most was that, even though it's a high-end restaurant, the food has soul; the duck with rice ...
Astrid y Gastón | Contemporary Peruvian Cuisine
Mayta blew me away. It's one of those places where you can see Jaime Pesaque's influence in everything, from the restaurant's beautiful, organic aesthetic to the presentation of each dish, which looks like a work of art. I ordered the duck rice (a cl...
Mayta
Going to La Mar is a total party. If you're looking for authentic ceviche in a vibrant and relaxed atmosphere, this is the place. I loved that, even though it's one of Gastón Acurio's most famous restaurants, it doesn't feel pretentious at all; it's ...
La Mar Restaurants
Going to Isolina is like going back to your grandma's house, but in Barranco. What I love most is that they revive those classic Peruvian recipes that are hard to find these days, like seco de ternera (beef stew) or liver with onions, and they serve ...
Isolina
Panchita is the go-to spot when you're craving authentic Peruvian cuisine. What I love most is the generous portions, perfect for sharing with family or friends. The anticuchos are, in my opinion, some of the best in Lima; the heart was cooked to per...
Panchita | Restaurant serving Creole and traditional Lima cuisine
Dining at Huaca Pucllana is a magical experience, especially at night when the pre-Incan ruins are illuminated; the views from the terrace are otherworldly. The food is classic Peruvian cuisine of the highest caliber; the lomo saltado and ají de gall...
Restaurante Huaca Pucllana | Miraflores, Lima, Perú
Osaka is, in my opinion, the best place in Lima if you're looking for trendy Nikkei cuisine. The Pardo y Aliaga location is stunning, with lighting and a design that immerse you in the experience the moment you walk in. What blew me away were the tir...
Osaka Cocina Nikkei I The best Peruvian-Japanese food in Lima
¡Toda una experiencia! Me encantó el concepto de la cocina abierta y cómo cuidan cada detalle de los platos; se nota que usan ingredientes de súper buena calidad. El ambiente es súper íntimo y moderno, perfecto para una cena especial sin que se sient...
The Fifth Vessel
What a great find! The coffee is incredibly high quality, and you can tell they put a lot of care into preparing it. I loved the atmosphere; it's super relaxed and perfect for working for a bit or simply unwinding with a good cup. Plus, the service i...
Coffee Shop Houston | Slow Drip TX
Here's a short and enthusiastic review for Cambrian Coffee: "I loved this place! The coffee is delicious and you can tell it's specialty coffee, but what really blew me away were the sausage rolls and scones; they're incredible! It's a super cozy spo...
Cambrian Coffee
What a gem of a place! You can tell they take coffee seriously; the flavor is incredible and the roast is perfect. I loved the atmosphere—it's super modern and relaxed, ideal for concentrating for a while or catching up over a good latte. Plus, the c...
Home - Luce Coffee Roasters
What a great find! You can tell they roast their own coffee because the aroma when you walk in is incredible. I bought one of their house blends and the flavor is perfectly balanced, not bitter at all. Plus, the service is incredibly friendly and the...
Castro Coffee
A truly top-notch experience! I loved the aesthetic of the place; it's super modern and well-maintained, but the best thing, without a doubt, is the coffee. You can tell they're experts at roasting; I ordered a filter coffee, and the nuances were inc...
Onyx Coffee Lab - Coffee Roasters • Café • Barista Training
What an incredible experience! It's not your typical coffee shop; it's almost like stepping into a private coffee library. I loved that they specialize in Panamanian beans, and the barista passionately explained the origin of the Geisha I ordered. Th...
Arcane Estate Coffee
Absolutely fantastic! I loved the crust; it's super thin and crispy, the kind that doesn't leave you feeling heavy. You can tell the ingredients are fresh and high-quality, no processed flavors at all. The place has a modern and relaxed vibe, perfect...
Modern Apizza | local pizza shop | 874 State Street, New Haven, CT, USA