October 24, 6:00 P.M. Demo & Dine: The Art of Peruvian Cebiche with La Mar by Gastón Acurio
October 24, 2024 06:00 PM
Learn this Iconic Cuisine from Acclaimed Peruvian Chef Gastón Acurio and La Mar Bellevue’s Executive Chef Kaoru Chang
25 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA
Learn how to prepare a traditional Peruvian cebiche en su concha and Dungeness crab causa by the master hands of acclaimed Peruvian chef Gastón Acurio and La Mar Bellevue’s executive chef Kaoru Chang. Enjoy a welcome bite and Peruvian cocktail, then get immersed in Peruvian kitchen traditions as you learn step-by-step preparations for three Peruvian culinary treasures.
This special demo and dine event at the James Beard Foundation lies on the cusp of the opening of La Mar Bellevue, located just minutes from Seattle, Washington where Kaoru Chang will be heading the La Mar menu and kitchen staff as the latest La Mar chef to join the culinary team.
General Admission: $95
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Otoro Churros
Contains dairy and gluten
Cebiche en Su Concha > Barbecued Washington Oysters with Sea Urchin, Chalaquita, Rocoto Leche de Tigre, and Trout Roe
Contains shellfish
Dungeness Crab Causa with Whipped Potatoes, Beets, Huancaina Sauce, Avocado, and Crab Salad
Contains dairy and shellfish
Terrarium > Fortunato Chocolate Mousse with Caramelized Quinoa, Passion Fruit Mousse, Matcha Sponge, Meringue, and Coral Tuile
Contains dairy and gluten
Zuccardi Blanc de Blancs NV
Fosil Chardonnay 2022
Wines generously donated by Bodega Zuccardi Valle de Uco
About Gastón Acurio:
Gastón Acurio is a chef, writer, entrepreneur, and one of the most important promoters of Peruvian cuisine in the world. Chef Acurio has opened Astrid & Gastón franchises in Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Spain. He is also the chef and owner of several other restaurants including La Mar, Tanta, Panchita, Chicha, Madam Tusan, Bachiche and Papacho’s. Astrid & Gaston was listed among the top twenty restaurants in the World’s 50 Best Restaurants for three consecutive years, and both Astrid & Gastón and La Mar have been recognized by Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurants. Acurio’s restaurants span 9 countries worldwide with 12 brands across more than 45 restaurants.
Throughout his career, Acurio has received several awards, among them, he was named "Entrepreneur of the Year" by the magazine América Económica. In 2005, he received The Prince Claus of Holland Award and was named an Ambassador of Good Will for UNICEF in 2009. He also won the "World Gastronomy Award in Sweden" in 2013 and was awarded for his work in favor of the promotion of sustainable cooking. In 2014, he was honored by his alma mater, Le Cordon Bleu in Paris.
In 2018 Acurio was recognized with the Diners Club Lifetime Achievement Award of The World 50 Best Restaurants for his work putting Peruvian cuisine in the eyes of the world and was recognized with the Eckart Innovation Prize, organized by the BMW Group.
Acurio continues the creation of new brands, most recently, El Bodegon and Barra Chalaca in Lima, and Yakumanka in Barcelona. He travels to promote Peruvian cuisine and is working with the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú to create the first gastronomic university in Peru.
About Kaoru Chang:
La Mar Bellevue’s executive chef Kaoru Chang is an award-winning, progressive culinary professional with over 19 years of direct experience in establishments that include a James Beard award–winning restaurant and several fine-dining concepts including the globally recognized Japanese fine dining concept, Nobu.
Prior to completing his culinary training at Le Cordon Bleu, Kaoru Chang spent a decade traveling the world with his family, living in countries ranging from the Dominican Republic to the United Kingdom. His decision to pursue his lifelong passion of becoming a chef landed him a position at the world-renowned Nobu Restaurant Group in Miami Beach, Florida. During his time at Nobu, chef Chang was part of the opening team of Nobu Mexico and collaborated at Nobu events in countries such as St. Lucia and throughout the United States. With this invaluable experience in fine dining and Japanese techniques obtaining at Nobu, Chef Chang then joined the Juvia Miami Beach team as their corporate chef.
His unwavering passion and continued growth in Peruvian and Asian cuisine and techniques drives this third generation Nikkei chef to new and continued heights. In late 2023, Chang joined Acurio International to take the culinary helm at the highly anticipated La Mar Bellevue opening, located just minutes outside of Seattle, Washington.
Tickets to events held at Platform at Pier 57 by the James Beard Foundation cover the cost of food, education and a unique dining experience. Meals are prepared by culinary masters from all regions of the United States and around the world. Unless otherwise stated, alcoholic beverages are provided on a complimentary basis and are not included in the ticket price.
James Beard Foundation events permit guests age 21 years and older to attend events where alcoholic beverages are served.