Gaston Acurio – The ambassador of Peruvian cuisine

About Gaston Acurio

Gaston Acurio is considered one of the most important chefs in the world, and is often referred to as the ‘ambassador’ or ‘architect’ of the Peruvian culinary movement. Gaston set up the restaurant Astrid y Gaston, in Lima which is frequently included in the World’s Top 50 Restaurant List. To cement his culinary status he has also penned a selection of Peru cookbooks.

Astrid y Gastn Restaurant in Lima

The top Lims restaurant is nestled in the cozy, upscale neighborhood of San Isidrio and lives in an elegant 17th century hacienda,  Casa Moreyra. As the ambassador of Peruvian cuisine abroad and locally, Gaston has managed to instil much pride and a needed sense of identity amongst Peruvians.

Dine at Astrid y Gaston by Gaston Acurio as part of Aracari’s culinary tour to Peru, Peru with Flavor.

More Restaurants by Gaston Acurio

He has also founded further restaurants both at home in Peru and abroad, including popular chain Tanta. Elsewhere in Lima he is responsible for seafood restaurant La Mar, the antichuchería Panchita, and Chinese-Peruvian Chifa fusion restaurant called Madam Tusan.

Peruvian food in the press

On that same note we would love to share an article by Naomi Mapstone, with those Aracari fans who haven’t read it yet, “Teaching the world to love Peruvian cuisine“.

Peru Culinary Travel with Aracari

Aracari specializes in culinary and tailormade travel to Peru. Contact us for more information on the best reataurants and culinary experiences in Peru and to speak to an expert travel planner.

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