Ceviche is a dish that could only have been born in Peru — not only is Ceviche a marriage of ingredients from the Sea and the Land, but also a fusion of Inca, Spanish, and Japanese cultures. And when you prepare Ceviche, not only are you mixing ingredients, but you are also bringing together all of these worlds into a bowl. Presenting, the godfather of the Ceviche Family — the Ceviche Classico.
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Caldo de Choros (Peruvian Mussel Soup)
Tiradito Nikkei (Peruvian Sashimi)
Tiradito is a dish that could only have been born in Peru, and some say that it’s the perfect marriage between the Peruvian ceviche and the Japanese sashimi. Thinly sliced fish swimming in a spicy sea of citrus, this Tiradito Nikkei pays homage to the fusion of two cultures, which began over 100 years ago when the first Japanese immigrants arrived in Peru on a ship called the Sakura Maru.
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Pachamama Pisco Spritzer
This Mother’s Day, make your Mom a Pisco cocktail she’ll never forget. Presenting, the Pachamama Pisco Spritzer — aromatic Pisco Italia, sweet strawberry syrup, crisp citrus, and a bubbly Cava bouquet floating in a wine glass with her name on it. ¡Feliz Dia de las Madres!
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Sakura Sour
In the Peruvian music documentary “Sigo Siendo,” one of the characters proclaims that with music and dance one gives “more life to life itself.” That is exactly how I felt when I discovered the meaning of the word “sakura” during my recent travels to Japan — its literal meaning gave it even more meaning. And this Pisco cocktail, tells the story of its many meanings. Presenting, the Sakura Sour, a Pisco cocktail that celebrates the ephemeral beauty of Spring time cherry blossoms and the profound connection between Peru and Japan that began over 100 years ago.
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