Andes Dandies

Viva Bakery in Atwater Village is stocked with Cuban, Peruvian and Guatemalan baked goods, plus Peruvian tamales, which are a shade different from Mexican and Central American tamales. The corn masa is well seasoned, even meaty tasting, and tinted light orange. Chicken, hard-boiled egg and black olives are tucked inside. It’s a nice package, wrapped in foil and ready to go.

Peruvian Tamales, $1.50 each at Viva Bakery, 3362 Glendale Blvd., Los Angeles (Atwater Village). (323) 667-1274.