Pensacola

Jumping Lomo Peruvian food truck covers ground in Pensacola

By Elizabeth W. Jernigan 4 months ago

Finding a restaurant with food that reminded him of home was a difficult feat for Peru native Ronnie Gonzales, owner of Jumping Lomo Peruvian food truck.

So he ended up leaving his career in the dental field behind to launch his own business with his wife, Jessica, serving traditional Peruvian food that Latin American people could find a sense of comfort in.

“I am proud of being the only one around the area,” Gonzales said. “I want to keep getting my name out there, sharing my food and sharing my culture. … I like breaking the stereotype when I

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Taipei Asian Cuisine to open in Pensacola on North Davis this summer

By Elizabeth W. Jernigan 1 year ago

There are a surplus of Chinese takeout restaurants in Pensacola and quite a few more Chinese buffets, but coming up at the end of June, a slightly elevated, sit-down Chinese restaurant will become an option for foodies, courtesy of a well-established local chef and business owner. 

Chuck Nippon, the owner of Nippon Sushi at Cordova Mall, will hit on another one of his entrepreneurial goals when he opens Taipei Asian Cuisine this summer on North Davis Highway. 

“There’s really no nice Chinese dining restaurants here,” Nippon explained Thursday morning. “I wanted to have a really nice, clean and classic Asian

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