The recent Brazilian dominance of the Copa Libertadores continues on Saturday when a team from the South American nation will lift the continental trophy for the eighth time in the last nine years. Flamengo lead Palmeiras by five points with two games to play in the current season in Brazil's Serie A after the sides finished second and third last season behind Botafogo.
Every fall, I return when the skies clear and the weather turns golden, and each time, I am met with familiar, flavorful, and fun surprises. The capital is home to some of the most celebrated restaurants on the planet- Central, Maido, Kjolle, to start-but my favorite way to experience the city is by seeking out quiet standouts, local obsessions, and neighborhood haunts that reflect the true spirit of Peru 's wildly layered culinary culture.