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Paiche - A Giant Amazonian Fish and a New Restaurant

Jonathan Gold is the Pulitzer Prize-winning food writer for the LA Times reviews Paiche, the new Marina del Rey outpost of Chef Ricardo Zarate.

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By Jonathan Gold (1960-2018) • Aug 2, 2013 • 3m Listen

Jonathan Gold is the Pulitzer Prize-winning food writer for the LA Times. This week he reviews Paiche, the new Marina del Rey outpost of Chef Ricardo Zarate's growing brand of Peruvian cuisine. The restaurant is named after the Amazonian fish that is featured prominently on the menu. He recommends the kampachi tiradito, paiche tiradito, wagyu tiradito, pacu ribs, saltado de camarones and chaufa de langosta. He also enjoys the cocktails, especially the Pisco Sour.

13488 Maxella Ave

Marina Del Rey, CA 90292

310-893-6100

All of Jonathan Gold's restaurant suggestions are on the Good Food restaurant map.

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    Jonathan Gold (1960-2018)

    Good Food on the Road

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