El Chullo is located in Phoenix and is known for its Peruvian food.

"Chullo" is a peruvian ancestral garment symbol of the andean culture made to protect themselves from the extreme cold in the Andean high places. In these towns, they fulfill a purpose, which is to identify the characters of the andean population. Depending on the place where they are made, colors, figures, motives and shapes are in harmony with the traditions and local uses, according to the website.



"When Esperanza Luzcando came from Peru in June 2011 for her son's graduation, she fell in love with Arizona. In December 2011, Esperanza and her husband, José Ramírez Sánchez, decided to move to Arizona with her family and open a business. The idea of opening a restaurant was born and El Chullo Peruvian Restaurant was inaugurated in 2014.

'When we decided to open our restaurant, we always had in mind to offer traditional food with different recipes learned throughout our lives, as served at our home' says Jose Ramirez Sanchez. ​

'We are very happy that Peruvian food is becoming more widely known worldwide. And we always invite all our customers to visit our beautiful country and to learn about our culture and above all enjoy our delicious cuisine' says Esperanza Luzcando."



I ordered the chicha morada to drink, which is made with Peruvian purple corn, pineapple, cinnamon and cloves. I really enjoy this sweet but slightly earthy drink.



We had yucca fries, calamari, and a variety of proteins with red onion. What I really enjoy is that the beef or chicken take on a nice rich flavor from the marinades and spices.and, the veggies are cooked so that the sweetness is brought out.



What is your favorite Peruvian dish?



Grade: B

Today, I tried a new fish fry for dinner at the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Friday Lenten Fish Fry - $10 per person
When: 6:00pm - until sold out!
Fridays March 1, 8, 15, 22
Where: Sacred Heart Grade School Cafeteria
Enjoy our Fried or Baked Premium Cod, Baked Potato with Butter or Sour Cream, French Fries, Hush Puppies, Cole Slaw, Green Beans, Roll, Beverage, and Dessert After paying my $10, I followed the flow of traffic into the school cafeteria. I waited in line until it was my turn to fill my to-go box. As I made my way down the line, I chose fried fish, green beans, and hushpuppies. The next section was slaw, which I, of course, added. Then it was a baked potato, french fries, and a roll. Finally dessert was at the last table, and I was excited to pick up a piece of strawberry cake with sprinkles. The fish here was impressive. It was nicely crisp outside with a moist, flaky interior. A great meal while supporting our community members.

JOJO Coffeehouse is a breakfast and brunch restaurant that is known for its coffee flight.



A flight is typically small samples of various wines or beers. So, the concept of incorporating it into another craft drink - coffee - is a natural progression.



At JOJO's, the flight consists of five iced coffees:

- Cold Brew
- Mocha
- Latte
- Carmel Macchiato
- White Mocha



My favorites were the caramel macchiato and white mocha, likely because they were the sweetest ones. But they also had a bit more complexity on my palate that I enjoyed.



"The JOJO Coffeehouse blend is a signature blend with chocolate and berry notes. It very balanced and medium acid. In fact, when choosing the JOJO blend, we did several blind taste tests with local and national competitors. The coffee blend we selected was number one or two on every blind taste test survey making it the clear fan favorite and choice as our signature JOJO coffee & espresso. Try the JOJO special, and original coffee flight which includes white mocha, ice latte, mocha, caramel macchiato, and espresso shot. JOJO is not your typical coffee shop, at our coffeehouse you can enjoy your coffee with friends or family while enjoying live music, breakfast & brunch," reads the website.



To go with all of that caffeine, I ordered some breakfast tacos.



They consist of three flour tortillas, scrambled eggs, pepper jack cheese, bacon, onions, tomatoes, and sour cream with avocado on the side. I also added some fresh berries on the side.



These were pretty tasty. There was a freshness to them, rather than being heavy with too many ingredients or bold flavors. Instead, they were light and refreshing and a great way to start the day.



Grade: A

This small-batch coffee roaster has a unique twist. Not only does Bean Theory Coffee create tasty coffee, but they also aim to teach classes on coffee brewing, roasting, and more from a scientific perspective. Based in Poca, Bean Theory can be found at local events and online.

"At Love Handle, diners know to expect the unexpected. The menu at this no-frills mom-and-pop Indy sandwich shop explores uncommon ingredients in fantastic pairings. Tendons, tongue, belly and heart are all fair game for Chef Chris Benedyk, who has spent a large part of his career transforming these overlooked cuts of meat into sophisticated creations," reads the Food Network blurb that convinced me to check out this breakfast/brunch spot in Indianapolis.



It's almost like a dive bar, but with trendy menu items. Decor is inspired by the local antique shop with a special focus on vintage beer signs. And, there was a movie playing on the projector screen the whole time we were there.



There are some unique specials on the chalkboard wall, but the standard menu features breakfast sandwiches, grits, burritos, soup and the "house sando."



The house sando comes with choice of protein: pork belly, shrimp, fried chicken, fried fish or brisket.



I opted for the pork belly. It comes with a house remoulade and house slaw.



I enjoyed the sandwich overall. The pork belly was thickkkk and I happen to get a good bit more of the fatty pieces than any actual meat. So, it was a bit offputting to bite through that much fat. That porky, smoky flavor was great paired with that house, run a lot, and a little bit of crunch from slaw.



Grade: B