The third edition of "Peru to the World Expo", a fair showcasing the eclectic cuisine and rich culture of Peru, is set to kick off this Thursday September 18 at The Meadowlands Expo Center in New Jersey, U.S.
The expo will feature live cooking demonstrations throughout the day by top Peruvian chefs from U.S. restaurants, an exhibit of Peruvian food and beverage products, a fashion show, international seminar, live music, meet & greet with Pisko songwriter, sweepstakes and much more.
This world expo is organized by Peru Agribusiness Association (PAA) in conjunction with Sierra Exportadora, a government agency created to promote the development of rural economic activities in the Andes.
The event is expected to be attended by Flor Diaz, Cultural Attache for the Embassy of Peru in Washington DC and Conrado Falco, Commercial and Economic Counselor in NY.
Likewise, the President of Sierra Exportadora, Alfonso Velasquez, will attend the event. He will present the boom of Berries in Peru to buyers, as well as the supply of Peruvian products that are mainly destined to be exported to the United States.
The fair will also feature top Peruvian chefs including Danny Kou from La Mar Restaurant in San Francisco; Javier Florez of Grupo Aromas del Peru from Miami; Renzo Macchiavello from Ladera Kitchen and American Grill in California and Emmanuel Piqueras who just launched his successful TV program "Sabor y Fusión".
As in previous editions, the Peru Agribusiness Association will recognize Peruvians that bring pride to our community for their talent, professionalism and dedication with the "Peru To The World Expo Award".
"As part of the food fair we will host prized contests for Best Ceviche, Best Causa and Best Traditional Dish. Like every year, we'll be featuring Pisco, Peru's national spirit, and enjoy it in various cocktails thanks to the sponsorship of Macchu Pisco," said Melvi Davila, President of PAA.
She added, "We are particularly proud to have among our presenters the winner of the best Causa of Mistura; "Michael Ciuffardi Macky; the most popular dish from Fernando's; "La Pollada Ricky" with their incredible chicken dish and "El Pregón de Arequipa" presenting their famous Quinoa Humitas."
Participating restaurants include Warike NYC, Inca's Grill, Mr. Chef, Mi Kausita y, La Kokona, Uchucuta, La Granja Restaurant, Tranquilo Causa, among others.
"Peru to the World Expo" was launched in 2012 with the aim to promote Peruvian products and gastronomic tourism to Peru among consumers, buyers, distributors, investors and others
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