Peruvian Fusion at La Mar, Lima, Peru

For fantastic Peruvian food with flair, go to La Mar. We shared several tasting plates consisting of Peruvian staples; ceviche and causa or mashed potatoes. Ceviche (raw fish) reminds me of yum (thai salad) in that its fresh and cooked in lime juices. Lovely and refreshing. Causa, made here in small servings as each was made from different kinds of potatoes mixed with various Peruvian chillis. Served cold like a rounded potato salad. If you didn't know, Potatoes originate from Peru! Amazing. I love the giant corn you find here. Complimentary were the fried yuca, banana or plantain and potato chips; and fried, salted corn kernels served with Aji (yellow mustard colour) and Rocotto(red) chilli's and Huacatay - (green) which is a Andean herb mixed with Aji chilli. It's flavour is reminiscent to coriander/cilantro. We also had fried calamari, grilled octopus and nikei tuna. 

La Mar

Av La Mar No 770, Miraflores, Lima, Peru

Tel: 511 421 3365 

www.lamarcebicheria.com

Lunch With a View, Surf Clubs, Gold Coast, Australia

One of the best places in Australia to get a decent meal with a spectacular view is a surf club. Surf clubs can be found all along Australia's spectacular coastline. On the Gold Coast they pop up every couple of suburbs on the beach. With large indoor/ outdoor balconies they lend themselves to a wonderful afternoon drinking wine, enjoying some great food and admiring the view with friends. Depending on the club, there is often live music in the evenings and Sunday afternoons. These photos were taken from the Southport Surf Life Saving Club. More clubs on the coast can be found at:
http://www.hellogoldcoast.com.au/surf_clubs.html

Sage Restaurant and Wine Bar, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Sage Restaurant and Wine Bar
The Gardens Residences Level 6
The Gardens, Mid Valley City
Lingkaran Syed Putra
59200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
03 2268 1328
www.sagekl.com

Chef Daniel Cheong has created a delicious menu at Sage. Besides the standard ala carte menu, seasonal and set menus change every week so that you can be surprised by new dishes with every visit. The food here is exquisite. The chef does a particularly good job with fish and is passionate about his work. Each dish is a piece of art. Only the freshest ingredients are sourced locally and from around the world and chef Daniel is quite fussy about their selection. Service here is professional but very approachable. Meals here are not cheap but this place is worth a visit for a yummy night out.