
In Lima, traditional cevicherías close by 5 PM and never serve dinner. The rule began with pre-refrigeration food safety, outlived the problem, and hardened into something closer to a cultural identity test.
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In Lima, traditional cevicherías close by 5 PM and never serve dinner. The rule began with pre-refrigeration food safety, outlived the problem, and hardened into something closer to a cultural identity test.