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Monday, September 29, 2025
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The iconic culinary festival made its U.S. debut in Brooklyn, taking place from September 19 to 21.
Peru officially kicked off its renowned culinary festival, Perú Mucho Gusto, in New York City, bringing the richness and diversity of its cuisine—ranked among the finest in the world—to one of the most global capitals on earth.
Peruvian gastronomy at the Culinary Festival / © PROMPERÚ
The festival brought together renowned Peruvian restaurants from New York and across the U.S., delighting visitors with a wide variety of iconic dishes where tradition and innovation took center stage. From the classic Cebiche to bold contemporary creations by signature chefs, every bite was a true celebration of Peru’s culinary excellence.
Perú Mucho Gusto New York became an international exhibition that reaffirms Peruvian cuisine as both a cultural ambassador and a key driver for attracting tourism to the country. This first edition in the United States highlighted the creativity of Peruvian chefs, the excellence of native ingredients, and confirmed the nation’s leadership on the global gastronomic scene.
Tourists enjoying causa limeña at the Culinary Festival / © PROMPERÚ
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What was featured in the first edition of Perú Mucho Gusto New York?
The culinary festival Perú Mucho Gusto New York included themed spaces such as the Pisco bar, with tastings led by Johnny Schuler, and a special talk by Claudia Moquillaza titled "Mujer Pisco: The New Era." An area was also dedicated to national superfoods, with Andean grains, coffee, natural oils, and other export products.
The culinary festival further featured a tourism section with special promotions and travel packages to explore Peru’s diversity and richness, along with a home deco area that presented contemporary crafts, gold jewelry, and homeware infused with cultural identity.
On the live show cooking stage, renowned chefs such as Flavio Solorzano captivated audiences with dishes like Tacu-tacu, Nikkei creations, Cebiche, and Causas, bringing the flavors of Peru closer to both the U.S. public and the Latin community.
Northern Marinera dance at the Culinary Festiva / © PROMPERÚ
With this, New York became the first city in North America to host Perú Mucho Gusto, marking the festival’s international expansion after its strong success at the national level.
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