how to train an eater

Took Oddjob to the aforementioned Peruvian Food Festival at the Civic Center Plaza and had a blast! My mission: to get Oddjob to try as many new foods as possible!

First up... anticuchos!

I waiter until after Oddjob had finished hers and given the thumbs up
before disclosing that she had just eaten a cow's heart.
Haha, evil sister!

Next, beef empanadas from The Empanadero Factory!

Oddjob's favorite of the day!
Squeeze that lime into the filling, it is divine!

After walking around a bit and drinking some chicha morada, returned to the tail of the festival for aji de gallina!

Shredded chicken and potatoes in a creamy pepper sauce?
Who can resist?

After eating these three in quick succession, we decided to walk around a bit and take in the sights and music. Here, the most popular guy at the beer garden!

why so lonely?

I thought the musical entertainment was pretty fun... on the Larkin side there was a DJ playing all the hot reggaeton beats. The Polk Street stage, right in front of City Hall, showcased local bands... even the MC got in on the fun while between acts!

These ladies show their pride for Peru
and their support for the MC's mad karaoke skills.

In true Peruvian style, this lovely band charmed this woman to come closer.

See that tyke with the orange stick? He stole the show with his percussion!

Oddjob claimed to be stuffed but couldn't resist dancing without my encouragement - or a most comely dessert: gelatinas!

sunflower power

Needless to say, the lines for pollo a la brasa and lomo saltado were sprawling all over the plaza. I consoled myself by remembering that Oddjob had already enjoyed these delicacies at Limón Rotisserie and that we succeeded in getting Oddjob to try new food!