The past weekend was carried out with marked success Mistura Gastronomic Fair 2009 at the Exposition Park of Lima. Another success of the organizers who broke attendance records and selling food. Could not miss the opening of the food fair that is precisely one of the best selling flag issues in Peru, the plump and proud presence of President Alan Garcia, who was made a time to give back the ring and, like a Tasmanian Devil with band, eat soup as it was offered by the exhibitors excited trying to carry the full crop to avoid pesky questions from the press related to his fledgling quasi former Minister of Housing and his scandalous relationship with the company pacifier that has jeopardized its tasteless and inert government.
Acurio has constructed and consolidated in recent years an unprecedented national leadership around a theme from its simplicity has been able to serve as a meeting, union and national identity. Peruvian cuisine, discerning in their tastes, ingredients and processes is gaining a privileged place in the world and an international perspective is overwhelming. Acurio, natural and undeniable leader of the process, is accompanied in this adventure for a number of chefs from school and some other chefs whose travel and experience, have become pioneers and makers of quality cuisine in the local market.
However, Acurio and his team of chefs may incur elitist practices in the eyes of the people may be shocking to the economic reality of a country with a population of mostly poor or extremely poor. Gaston loses objectivity by stating that the food fair emotion "is a common among Peruvians where there are no social differences" when charges 20 dollars per person for the mere right to enter the premises. It is obvious that this event ends up being elitist and classist to be beyond the pocket of the ordinary citizen and of course your family.
Another sensitive issue is the risk to Acurio and his friends to feel a sort of brotherhood. I do not share or understand the tendency of Gaston to "choose" to "best." How can you determine the best anticuchera, tamale, bakery or the best sandwiches, lomo saltado and ceviche. In this group of chefs Gringotization, good names and good Loock, add "friends blessed" that may well be the ladies corner anticucheras Lynx and Miraflores, and the eastern SANGUCHEROS from downtown or for a typical creole food in Miraflores. One also has taste and gastronomic tour many years ago can tell with absolute authority that not all the places recommended by Acurio are the best or are captive. Similarly, I know, like thousands of others, an endless and cooks who have not been lucky enough to have the endorsement of Gaston and are excellent and have not had the honor of being the great fair exhibitors .
No one can dispute the authority of Acurio to sanctify a local or a particular dish. Just one bite is enough and to express that sense "Hummmmmmmmm" which is a kind of blessing for the local owner (I know the growth of a small restaurant frequented by more than 25 years, from 2 to 3 appearances Culinary Adventure in Gaston, grew up in a way that completely changed their business concept, either by the owner that certainly is my friend but fatal to the old habitues of the place we now have to queue to wait for a table free) . But I wonder where are those places that are excluded from the "blessing gastonesca." In fact at a disadvantage in relation to members' dining club. " For example how to exclude the culinary adventure of the sausage to that offered more than three decades, Bakery San Antonio, I do not know if it's the best, but is of excellent quality. Is that according to the palates of Acurio not qualify or should not promote a local competing physically with the "Lots" of their property.
not be a bad idea that is Mistura in different areas of Lima with restaurants representing the city districts: North, South, East and Central Lima may have their own trade show entrances more accessible. It's just a matter of making a mapping and zoning. So Gaston would take the time to visit new proposals and include them in the great culinary circuit Lima.
richness of Peruvian food is not only in the street, in the sophisticated gourmet restaurants or the lively nightlife or accused of being "best." This taste for eating rich and well each house is more humble and narrow is the economy. And therein lies the sense of identity gastronomic boom town. Gaston's program is attractive as a culinary guide but also as a supplier of tips and ideas that capture housewives to improve dressings, preparations and at home.
why I like to see the proposal of Mauritius Fernandini in his weekly "In a 20 lucas" not only by the challenge and creativity that the guest is obliged to create a complete dinner for 4 people, but by the human side that shows in markets and in the ordinary cudadano is the main protagonist.
20 lucas to eat four to 20 lucas is different for a person just enter the fair. Unlawful Penetration
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