Page 16 - Boca Club News - March '25

Page 16, Boca Club News

The Good Life: Dining, Drinks, Destinations
The Good Life: Dining, Drinks, Destinations

Dining Out: A Confusing Name…

But Don’t Let That Scare You Away!

By Alan Serinsky of Bocaire number of items? The Hungry Squad decided on three at. You almost didn’t want touch it. Masterfully cooked and
Country Club. Hungry Al’s love choices. And thankfully it was a smart idea. The portions here plated, it came with littleneck clams on one side of the shell
for food started very young. were humongous. Hungry S motivated us to select the Mi and scallops on the other. The sauce was fantastic.
Never satisfied with his Mom’s Favorito Iy Lo Dice Juani ($30). This consisted of pounded Hungry Al wanted to stay traditional. My selection was
dishes, he started to cook his and breaded beef tenderloin accompanied by a linguine in a the El Arroz Con Pollo De Mis Recerdos ($26). To me this
way through her “Betty Crocker Peruvian basil pesto sauce. It was topped with fried egg as was the unexpected “hit” of the night. Who knew rice could
Cookbook.” During the years is the custom with many Peruvian dishes. Wait until they see be that irresistible. The juicy chicken was good but was
to follow he spend many hours the price of eggs! overwhelmed by the tasty rice. Don’t miss this one!
working in restaurants, both as server and cook, attending Hungry D wanted a fish entrée, so we jointly selected
cooking classes and traveling the world in an effort to expand the Pescado A Lo Macho ($39) with Mahi Mahi. All I can Dining Out on page 17
his palette. As a professional writer, Hungry Al offers his say is, this dish was not only delicious but beautiful to look
perspective on current food trends and guides you through
your local restaurant options.

CVI.CHE 105
Town Center Mall
6000 Glades Rd #1230 ARCHIVE GALLERIES
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 221-0940
ceviche.105.squarespace.com
PAYS HIGHER PRICES FOR FINE ART AND ANTIQUES
Food for Thought: Peruvian food? I know it’s outside
of your comfort zone. But for me it ranks in the top five
culinary destinations. If you have ever been to Peru you • Oil Paintings • Sterling Silver • Collectibles
probably understand why. A few years ago, Hungry D and I • Oriental Rugs • Objects of Art • Fine Crystal
spent a week touring that country and our biggest takeaway • Tapestries • Sculptures • Orientalia
was that Peru was a “living” culture. The indigenous people
of the country are still true to their roots, and so is its cuisine. • Fine Furniture • Bronzes • Tiffany Items
These folks still dress in colorful cultural garments, shop • Service Plates • Porcelain • Clocks
in small local markets, bike or walk to get where they need
to go, grow their own produce and still loom their Alpaca
sweaters by hand. As for their cuisine, many of their recipes We Also Purchase Men’s And Ladies’ Items Including:
date back centuries and have been passed along through
generations of family. • Old Watches • Cufflinks • Smoking Items • Coins • Antique Jewelry
I’ve been all over the world and have yet to see the variety • Designer Handbags • Fine Modern Jewelry • Vintage Costume Jewelry
of vegetables and potatoes as I did in Peru. Add to that the
local spices and original cooking techniques and you’ll
discover a unique formula for redefining the word “gourmet.” One Piece Or Entire Contents Purchased
That being said, it was hard to resist our desire to test the
kitchen of this newcomer to the Boca Raton dining scene.
CVI.CHE 105 is located in the town center mall and as you CALL NOW FOR A FREE CONSULTATION, NO OBLIGATION
may know from my past reviews of mall restaurants, some
have not been very favorable. This might prove that general
impression to be wrong! And if the name is confusing, just CASH 561-498-7536 COURTEOUS
call it CVS like I do! PAYMENTS IN HOME
First Impressions: CVI.CHE is a fusion of Japanese and UPON REQUEST SERVICE
Peruvian flavors created by chef owner Juan Cipoco. The
restaurant group has already opened five locations across
Miami, gaining popularity as they go. Believe me, I read
the reviews and they are good ones! As for the decor, it was
exceptionally designed with a flare of South Beach and Inca
history all wrapped up into a vibrant environment. It is a true
metamorphosis from the previous California Pizza that was
there before.
There is DJ music playing during dinner time, which I
had thought might be a distraction from dinner conversation
but the playlist was actually good. The menu may be a little
difficult to understand at first mainly because the titles of the 561-989-0611
dishes are in Spanish but the explanations are well defined.
Prime Your Taste Buds! If there’s one thing Peru is noted EXCEPTIONAL HOMECARE SERVICES
for it would be their Ceviche. The icy water currents that flow
from the Pacific Ocean just off Peru’s coast support one of Boca Home Care Services has been South Florida’s preferred home health care company for over
the world’s most plentiful sources of seafood. This dish is 25 years. The caregivers we refer into our clients’ homes provide essential care to the most valued
typically made from raw fish that’s naturally cured from the members of our community with compassion and dignity. Trusted by physicians and geriatric care
acidity found in citrus juices (lime and lemon). To add more professionals, we treat every client and family with a level of respect and professionalism that sets us
flavors it’s usually spiced with red onion and Aji peppers. apart.
Here you’ll find an array of Ceviche choices ($24). The Accepting ALL
seafood are in various preparations of shrimp, octopus, Tailored Services Include:
calamari, white fish, tuna and salmon. The dishes are not forms of Long-
only complex but perfectly executed. • Alzheimer/Dementia Care Term Care
As for the other starters of the night, there are so many • Transferring/Bathing/ Toileting
to select from it reminded me of a Greek diner’s menu. As Insurance &
for us, we decided on a few familiar picks. We started with • Personal Care/Housekeeping Private Pay!
Papas A La Huancaína ($13). These native sliced potatoes • Errands, Cooking and Transportation
are first well-chilled and then bathed in an Andean yellow • Live-In/Hourly Care
pepper cream with pieces of Pria Cheese. It really doesn’t • Respite
get any better than this. • Hospice
For those of you who need a Sushi fix at every restaurant • Post-Rehab or Hospital Care
you go to, CVI.CHE has one with a fantastic menu offering
something you don’t normally see at a Sushi restaurant. • Short-Term or Long-Term
Chef Chipoco definitely comes up with a few extra twists • And much more!
to his rolls.
Straight From The Kitchen: If you think the appetizer Mention this ad to receive a discount on our fee. www.bocahomecareservices.com
menu made decisions difficult, wait until you get hold of Open 24 hours per day, 7 days a week NR license # 30211009
the entree side of this restaurant. Maybe 105 indicates the