Midtown Lunch

While wondering around the food carts looking for something good to eat in University City, I saw a new truck that was so plainly decorated I almost passed it by. Thankfully the picture of the arepa drew me in. I found out that Delicias is now in its second week of operation (besides a test run for a few days in early December). The ladies behind Delicias are from Venezuela. The menu has 3 things: variations of arepas (sliced griddled corn patties with fillings inside) and fried empanadas (filled turnovers) as well as choripan (sausage in a sandwich). A picture of the national dish of Venezuela and the menu after the jump…

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My last quest for a gluten free lunch was a decent success with Georgio’s pasta, but I was hoping for something completely different. That’s when I happened upon Sazon, a Venezuelan restaurant a little north and west of Center City run by a husband and wife team, Sazon, specializes in arepas, which are made with corn and are therefore perfect for the gluten phobic. When ordering, make sure to  let the waiter know of your dietary restrictions and whatever you order will be prepared on separate cooking surfaces.

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