La Brasa is chef James Vu’s chance to share his love of food from around the world.
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Peru-fect
Raul Ramos Photo by Mark Hancock A friend and I recently took a trip to Naylamp Peruvian Restaurant, 2106 SW 44th St. The restaurant is a little difficult to spot, as it is rather small and connected to another establishment. We were able to find it within a few minutes, though. Samara and Raul Ramos, […]
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Peruvian purview
Ceviche mixto Photo: Shannon Cornman Are Peruvian people crazy-fat? I know, I know, it’s unfair to stereotype an entire nation of people, but as a crazy-fat guy, I feel compelled to ask. See, every Peruvian restaurant I go to keeps serving me this delicious food, and I think, “Oh, I’ll just eat a little bit,” […]
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From Lima, with love
Ceviche de Mixto BY: Mark Hancock Prosaic neighborhood aside, Mamaveca is on a very short list of restaurants in Oklahoma serving truly authentic Peruvian cuisine. No sign outside tips you off to that fact other than a lone wind-blown banner; all indications are it’s another Tex-Mex joint. Mamaveca is in a freestanding building that originally […]
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Stir the melting pot
La Brasa ceviche BY: Shannon Cornman Six years ago, while he enjoyed Peruvian rotisserie-style chicken from Pio Pio in New York, he decided he wanted to feature Peruvian cuisine at a restaurant. Six years, a successful deli and nightclub, a lot of research and a chance encounter with a Peruvian chef later, and Vu’s dream, […]
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All trails lead to here
It was a struggle. A monumental task, like climbing Mount Everest or staying awake during a tax preparation seminar. But I did it. I didn’t order the chicken. If you’ve ever been to Inca Trail, you understand what I’m talking about. This gem of a Peruvian restaurant is known for great food, but no dish […]