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a “Lomo Saltado,” which is sautéed beef a “Lomo Saltado,”which issautéed beef unique and fullofsazón, Tumi doesoffer known assazón. Ifyoucravesomething overall seasoning anddistinctflavor, also Peruvian dishes are knownfortheir sweet plantains,andrice. with afriedeggaccompanied withfries, pobre” willgiveyouasteaktopped translates intoonionedup,and “alo bollado” and“alopobre.” “parrilla” optionssuchasbistec“ence- sauce. Themenuoffers more elaborate with somecharandatastychimichurri a grilledU.S.choiceoutsideskirtsteak it tastes.Tumi’s signature churrascois will seethatitsoundswayworsethan some grilledcowheartonastick.You try itfirst,andthensaythatyoujustate do notknowwhatthatis,youshould by SimonMilenina

Encebollado Encebollado combinations. Funtimes! local ingredients andtheirunique beauty andwonderofitssubstantial in Peru’s gastronomic richesliesinthe culture, richness,andsazón!Thesecret ceviche. Itisacountryfilled withhistory, best, thenationismuchmore thanjust of cevicheandconsidered tohavethe While Peruisrecognized foritsstyle of theChifa-stylecuisine. have “arroz chaufa,” a signature rice dish To represent Peruvianfusion,theyalso beans withbreaded beeforchicken. typical dishofagrilledmixriceand there, theyhave“tacu-tacu,”whichisa there are anyriceandbeansfansout a wok.Ialsohavetomention,incase onions, andFrench friesallthrown into or chickenstripswithfresh tomatoes, (954) 510-8000 Pompano Beach 7926 WSample Road, uncle, andhisgrandmother. founder andproprietorDanielRuiz, his overby local bistrolovinglywatched introducingyouto at Tumi, awonderful budding foodcriticfriendtakeawhack thought we’dletmyglobe-trottingand this isaPeruvian restaurantreview, we review. SinceheisLatino, andsince wantedtowritearestaurant always little different. ofminehas An associate somethinga This monthIamtrying Dear Readers,

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