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Diversified, rich and flavourful, with a strong heritage and many cultural influences, Peruvian gastronomy is now a reference all over the world. One of its most renowned ambassadors, Diego Muñoz is a representative of the new generation of chefs promoting South-America’s cultural heritage. CANTINA PERUANA’S menu is created by Diego Muñoz in collaboration with José Avillez, who has selected the most adequate Portuguese fish species and with suggestions regarding the Portuguese people’s preferences. At the invitation of Diego Muñoz, Yuri Herrera leads the CANTINA PERUANA’S kitchen. Born and raised in the north of Lima, Yuri studied Gastronomy in Escola D’Gallia and met Diego Muñoz in 2009 while doing his first professional internship at Miraflores Park Hotel’s kitchen. In 2012, Diego Muñoz invited Yuri to work on his new project: the restaurant Astrid & Gastón. In 2014, Yuri had already become a line chef at Astrid & Gastón’s Casa Moreyra, and he became the restaurant’s junior sous chef the following year. In January 2017, Yuri Herrera left Astrid & Gastón to embrace a new adventure in Lisbon and represent Diego Muñoz’ at CANTINA PERUANA.
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