Vern.
Chef Gastón Acurio is a legend throughout South America, and
his “Astrid y Gaston” establishment in Lima, which takes Peruvian cuisine to five star
heights, is currently ranked #14 amongst the world’s top 50 restaurants. It
wasn’t the ONLY reason to spend time in Lima, but it was high on my list! :)
(Note: I'm adding this entry in late December, sorry for the delay, we are now a long way from Lima.)
Planning two months ahead, we reserved a lunch seating
featuring Head Chef Diego Muñoz’s 10-course tasting menu. I opted for the wine pairing to complete the
culinary experience.
Astrid y Gaston lived up to reputation and expectation: the food was spectacular and the service
impeccable. Each course was exquisitely presented. Even Carolyn, a fan of neither fish nor
seafood enjoyed the first half of the menu, which was largely ocean-based.
I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves, including the
one of the menu.
Had we not sold the house so as to remain unencumbered
throughout our voyage, the visit might have prompted a second mortgage… and it
would have been worth it!
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