Located in Western South America, bordering the South Pacific Ocean, between Chile and Ecuador, Peru shares its eastern border with Brazil and the southeastern border with Bolivia. Lima is the capital to nearly 28 million Peruvians giving the country a population smaller than the state of California. As far as its physical size, it is slightly smaller than the state of Alaska.
In this episode Chef Marc catches a flight to Lima, Peru where he lunches with President Alejandro Toledo at the Presidential Palace. They chat about everything from Peru’s national dish: ceviche to the economics of Peru’s agricultural exports.
Marc’s visit to Lima wouldn’t be the same without stopping by the restaurants of two of Peru’s best: Chef Don Cucho La Rosa, the father of “Novandina” - New Andean cuisine. He also spends an evening at “Astrid y Gaston” where Chef Gaston Acurio, widely known as “El Rey de la comida peruana”– (The King of Peruvian Food), creates a fusion of Andean, Asian and European flavors that reflect the storied diversity of Peru. Gaston and his wife Astrid, who is his partner and pastry chef, operate the renowned “Astrid y Gaston” in the Miraflores neighborhood of Lima.
Chef Marc Vogel with friend and Peruvian President Alejandro Toledo
Dec. 2005
Our place setting at the Palacio del Presidente.
Dec. 2005
So sit back, put on your seatbelt as we are going on an exciting and informational food adventure in Lima,Peru!
Join me on this SonicTaste® tour!
Running Time: 19m45s
The wondeful music in this episode is by the talented “Spirit of Peru.” Check out the album on
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