UNEXPECTED FOODIE DESTINATIONS
Peter Greenberg
When you think of culinary destinations, you probably picture traveling for pasta in Italy, paella in Spain, and pretty much anything edible in France.
However, there are many other exotic, exciting and unexpected locations where chefs are rediscovering and revolutionizing the recipes of their countries—and will teach you how.
PERU
Have you ever heard of Peruvian-Japanese fusion cuisine? Well, you will when you study under two sisters from Lima, Penelope and Brisa Deneumostier, who host a seven-day A Taste of Peru excursion to their home country.
Not only do these ladies share their passions for cooking, they’ll also introduce you to their chef friends, local artisans, and even their parents—whose pottery studio you’ll be visiting. Much of the trip is about gaining insights into modern Peruvian food through some of the top chefs in the country who will often be cooking you lunch and dinner (when you’re not cooking your own!).
Your journey begins in Lima, where you’ll be taken to some of the city’s best restaurants and markets, as well as participate in hands-on cooking lessons. But this trip isn’t just about food—it’s also about experiencing Peruvian culture and history.
Some of the highlights of the tour include visiting the Rafael Larco Herrera Archaeological Museum built over a 17th century pre-Columbian pyramid, followed by seafood lunch prepared by chef Gaston Acurio (a good friend of the sisters, as well as a renowned chef).
You’ll also participate in a cooking class of Nikkei Japanese-Peruvian cuisine, watch a ceviche demonstration and sample the local firewater at a pisco tasting. And, of course, a trip to Peru must to include a visit to the breathtaking Machu Picchu, so the tour includes a flight to Cuzco to see the Urubamba Valley and the ruins at Machu Picchu.
The tour starts at $3,300 per person and includes accommodations in five-star lodgings. Penelope and Brisa also give private tours, which they recommend you book six months in advance. 510-655-0566, www.atasteofperu.com
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