July 26th, 2010
Fundamentally, I’m a chef because I enjoy creating and sharing flavorful dishes. I love the way food brings people together, and when I’m not at the restaurants, I enjoy cooking for family and friends or taking in the hospitality and cuisine of our restaurant-rich city.
I am a New Orleanian with Latin American roots. I view RioMar, La Boca, a Mano and Gusto as essentially New Orleans restaurants. We prefer local ingredients. With us, you can sense the generous hospitable spirit which uniquely characterizes our home. We also look at local differently since Latin cuisines are the foundation upon which I draw.
Our cuisine reflects my experience, heritage and a desire to transport guests to other places. You won’t find fusion on our menus. I’m a culinary traditionalist, and I love a great story. Here, I’ll try to share a bit about our restaurant world, and people, places and flavors that inspire.
Join me for the journey,
Chef Adolfo
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July 26th, 2010
This is a classic cocktail that more people are noticing. Enjoy at home, or come taste our version at
La Boca.
Pisco Sour
the House Cocktail at La Boca
1 ½ oz Pisco (Peruvian brandy)
1 oz. house made sour mix (lime juice/powdered sugar-based simple syrup)
1 T egg white
Shake vigorously and strain. Garnish with a dash of cinnamon
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July 22nd, 2010
Food is very personal to me. This dish always takes me back to my parents homeland, where I lived a few years and love to visit.
Panamanian Style Ceviche
Ceviche is our calling card. Each night, we feature 4 different offerings. The Panamanian is the 3rd from left in photo.
Ingredients – (Serves 4)
1 pound freshest available Louisiana fish filet
1 large red onion
2 ea. Habanero peppers
1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
Salt to taste
12 ea. salt crackers
Dice fish into quarter by quarter inches. Place into a glass or stainless steel bowl. Small dice the onions, squeeze limes and fine dice the habeneros. Add all the ingredients together and season to taste with salt. Chill for 3-4 hours, taste again for salt and serve with crackers.
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