Pucusana
Lima
Peru
Highlights
Pucusana, a charming coastal district in southern Lima, blends laid-back beach vibes with a touch of local Peruvian culture.
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Pucusana, a charming coastal district in southern Lima, blends laid-back beach vibes with a touch of local Peruvian culture.
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Coque Ossio, one of the most successful chefs in Peru, spends weekends in Pucusana, a small fishing village. His mom, Marisa Guiulfo, is like Peru's Julia Child. They made food and pisco sours for Tony and Eric Ripert. Marisa opens the house every weekend for a large group to visit and eat. Bourdain ate: causa (terrine of seasoned mashed potatoes) filled with crabmeat, avocado, and yellow potato; tiradito (Peruvian dish of raw fish); scallop ceviche; drum fish braised in chicha de jora(fermented corn drink); rocoto peppers stuffed with ground beef and raisins, served with paria cheese Dinner dates: Coque Ossio, Marisa Guiulfo, Eric Ripert, Guiulfo’s friends and family
