{"id":22473,"date":"2024-09-30T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-09-30T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/lynchburg-va\/?p=22473"},"modified":"2024-09-30T17:53:45","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T17:53:45","slug":"the-taste-of-peru","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodnewsmags.com\/lynchburg-va\/the-taste-of-peru\/","title":{"rendered":"The Taste of Peru"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>C<\/strong><strong>OLCA\u2019S CHICKEN <\/strong>has recently opened its doors across the street from Cornerstone on Greenview Drive. I could see and smell the smoke from the grill before I even entered the parking lot. Don\u2019t let the understated exterior fool you \u2014 the interior boasts vibrant murals depicting Peruvian art and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Colca\u2019s, you can either build your own burrito bowl or order straight off the menu. 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