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Bonaparte Gourmet Deli

By Ben Jonjak

Bonaparte La Tienda Gourmet, Miraflores, Lima, PeruEvery time I think I've started to get a good grasp on Peruvian gastronomy, somebody approaches me with a creative new angle that makes me have to rethink the whole thing. This week, I had a chance to try out the Bonaparte Gourmet Deli. The philosophy of Bonaparte is simple and brilliant, they understand that the demands of the typical person's schedule don't allow them to go out for fine dining with the frequency they would like. To that end, Bonaparte has devised a way in which you can easily enjoy gourmet meals in the comfort of your home or office!
Bonaparte La Tienda Gourmet, Lima, Peru
Bonaparte La Tienda Gourmet, Lima, PeruLocated at 2344 Benavides (a block and a half from "La Merced"), Bonaparte is an attractive little store with a bright and inviting sheen. When you enter, you are confronted with a plethora of canned, frozen, and bagged goods all of which are homemade and begging to be consumed. From noodles, to jams, to frozen waffles, Bonaparte is sure to have some version of an old favorite with a spectacular new (or at least enhanced) flavor.
Bonaparte La Tienda Gourmet, Lima, Peru
Bonaparte La Tienda Gourmet, Lima, PeruUpon my arrival, I was quickly taken to the lunch display which boasts a wide variety of vacuum packed meals. They explained that these meals are for those times when you just become too busy to cook for yourself. With Bonaparte's prepackaged servings, all you have to do is pop them into some boiling water or a microwave, and you have a fantastic meal ready in only a few minutes! The prices are consistent with what you might pay for a daily menu, but believe me when I tell you that the quality is much, much higher.

Bonaparte La Tienda Gourmet, Lima, PeruI had the opportunity to try the Chicken and rice with Funghi which was a creamy, spectacular dish. Bonaparte sells its various sides and entrees separately, so you're free to experiment with whatever combination you desire. The portions that they opened for us would have easily fed three people, and the total cost was 20 S/. for the chicken and 15 S/. for the Funghi/rice. The food was so creamy and rich that I skipped dinner that evening!


Bonaparte La Tienda Gourmet, Lima, Peru
Bonaparte La Tienda Gourmet, Lima, PeruAfter the lunch, we tried their apple and lemon pie. The Peruvian version of apple pie tends to be a little sour for my liking, but at Bonaparte, the flavor was light and sweet, an the lemon pie was tangy and delightful.

Bonaparte is one of those culinary marvels that makes you feel like a kid in a candy store. They have a wide variety of beautifully prepared dips and salsas, and experiment with gourmet flavors you are simply not going to find elsewhere. Everything is conveniently designed for you to pick up at the store and take home with ease.

As we were finishing up our meal, I was told that Bonaparte also offers a Prime Rib special with American rib-eye steak. This service Bonaparte La Tienda Gourmet, Lima, Peruis for a minimum of 6 people as it contains approximately 3 kilos of prime beef. As they explained it to me, I found myself checking my mental calendar for upcoming events which I could use as an excuse to throw a rib-eye party! The price varies by weight but is around S/. 375 (a good price for 500 grams of meat per person), additions like their potato accompaniment raise the price to S/. 450.

As I left Bonaparte, I found myself daydreaming about all the possibilities of their services. Their prepacBonaparte La Tienda Gourmet, Lima, Perukaged meals are a wonder, and, as long as you had a good cooler, you could load them up for a weekend trip and eat like a king at the beach or any other fun location of your choosing. I think that I might even plan some trips like this, just to have an excuse to enjoy the treat of Bonaparte's products.

Bonaparte La Tienda Gourmet
Av. Benavides 2344 Miraflores
T. 272-1025
bonapartelatienda@gmail.com


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martine lebacq says :
27-05-09,03:08:25

felicitaciones y los mejores deseos de la Camara de Comercio Peruano francesa para su tienda

Kaik says :
27-05-09,03:27:18

Luis says :
27-05-09,03:45:04

MUCHOS EXITOS + FELICITACIONES.
Estoy seguro que la comida y los productos son espectaculares, como siempre fué el restaurant.

Alfredo Vidal Echegaray ( Hafers ) says :
27-05-09,04:09:39

Estimado Enrique Blondet, te escribo desde Quito felicitándote por el éxito de tu negocio.Estuve en Lima en marzo pero no te pude visitar para rememorar tiempos pasados en el "Barrio" con los amigos de nuestra juventud.
Espero la próxima vez deleitarme con tus Creaciones.
Un abrazo desde los 2850 msnm.
Alfredo 

says :
27-05-09,05:37:53

Enrrique,te felicito por lo logrado en tu negocio,y estoy seguro que seguiran los exitos,espero que en mi proximo viaje,pueda visitarte y si es posible, con amigos de antano,como dice nuestro comun amigo "Hafer",el flaco Alfredo Vidal,tales como,el gordo Telmo Salinas,Gerardo Manuel,Coco,Ricardo Davila "el chismoso",los hnos. Barreda,entre muchos mas y poder in-situ,disfrutar de tus manjares gurmet.Y estoy en Cape Coral,Florida,USA,y mi e-email es: siulnoel40@haotmail.com,  para los amigos y si me envian los suyos,para estar en costacto.Un fuerte abrazo y que sigan los exitos.

Luis Leon Arrese "El Piurano"
www.smarkex.com

Monica says :
28-05-09,06:28:24

Me parece fabuloso el lugar.  Me hace acordar a los tiempos de Solari. El concepto es muy parecido.



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