Quite possibly the most unassuming of Chicago’s 2011 Bib Gourmand restaurants also touts one of the zestiest, most vibrant menus. Taste of Peru, in Rogers Park, has been a Chicago favorite and Peruvian staple for nearly half a decade. Taste of Peru has a distinctly Peruvian menu with fresh seafood and meat entrees, and is well worth the trip to the far north side. more ›

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• Alpana Singh has some wine and dessert pairings for Valentine's Day. [WWAD]
• Also in time for Valentine's Day, Taste of Peru's sopa de viagra reminds us that we need to get up there and formally review our favorite Peruvian restaurant. [Sun-Times]