A postcard from Peru by Astrid Gutsche

Astrid Gutsche, the very talented pastry chef from Peru, the female half of Astrid y Gaston and Gaston Acurio’s lovely wife, was presented already a few weeks ago here. Now she has surprised… Continue reading →

Astrid Gutsche, head pastry chef at Astrid y Gaston (Lima, Peru)

Astrid is the female half of the famous team behind Astrid y Gaston, the restaurant that was the first to develop a gourmet cuisine in Peru and which was last year nominated as the… Continue reading →

Virgilio Martinez, head chef at restaurant Central (Lima, Peru)

On April 29, 2013, his flagship restaurant, Central Restaurante, entered as number 50 in The World’s 50 Best Restaurants as awarded by the British magazine Restaurant. In 2014, the restaurant jumped 35 places to number 15, winning… Continue reading →

Ten minutes with Robert Ortiz, head chef at Lima London

Robert Ortiz is probably one of the most relaxed and kindest chefs in London. He has together with Virgilio Martinez brought the richness of flavours and colours of Peru to London. And I… Continue reading →