Sarasota: Selva Grill (March 2011)

My spouse and I dined with two family members for dinner at the Selva Grill in mid-March 2011. Selva’s Nuevo Latino cuisine represents the marriage of exotic flavors from Latin America and the United States. The special emphasis on Peruvian dishes recognizes the contribution of Asian immigrants to Peru, who deliciously fused their cuisine and techniques with that of the locals. Selva offers innovative, intricately prepared dishes, plated and presented as works of art. The restaurant has earned raves from all over the world, including from the New York Times, which said Selva is “serving possibly the best food in Sarasota,” and that “everything on the menu is worth trying.” Selva is famous for ceviches de la casa, each with its own distinct character and flavor profile. The restaurant’s rich selection of appetizer entradas and saladas pique the palate. Entrees range from the finest frutas del mar to such favoritos de la tierra as lamb, pork, beef, and veal, prepared with exotic salsas, herbs, fruits, and vegetables, presented exquisitely.