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Latin Bites

By Dai Huynh, Staff writer | November 1, 2016

Short rib in a mini corn tortilla with passion fruit glaze, avocado aioli and sweet pickled cucumber.
Green Gazpacho: A delicate blend of green fruits and vegetables with a smooth flavor of honeydew melon, avocado and ginger.
The Pepino: Peruvian pepper-infused Pisco, fresh cucumber juice and fresh diced cucumbers.
Purple Corn Cheesecake: A rich, no-bake purple corn cheesecake with a homemade oatmeal crust.

Latin Bites distinguishes itself from many peers with its elegant decor and culinary ambition. Drawing from ingredients, techniques and traditions from South America – mainly Peru – Latin Bites brings to the table stellar tiraditos and ceviches, including the shrimp ceviche with diced mango, chunky Choclo corn, mint and plantains – all expertly cloaked in a leche de tigre marinade made with lime juice and lilting aji peppers. The passion fruit tiradito tantalizes with fresh tuna and a creamy passion fruit leche de tigre. Starters and seafood-based entrées really shine here, blending Latin ingredients from around the Americas in pleasing and often novel ways. The homemade Venezuelan-style cheese sticks pair with an avocado aioli sauce. Short-rib tacos in mini corn tortillas are juicy from a passion fruit glaze, avocado aioli and sweet pickled cucumber.