Peru to the World Expo, Held in East Hampton

The Peru to the World Expo 2020 held its ninth annual event, which included curated traditional Peruvian gastronomic fair, on Saturday, October 11, at The Baker House 1650 in East Hampton. The event was also held as an official U.S. introduction to Marina Coast Peru, a luxury living and yachting community in Northern Peru.

As a gastronomic destination, the cuisine of Peru continues to be celebrated world-wide and top chefs, including Chef David Burke, travelled to join in the culinary program. Six featured chefs took part both on the virtual and live portions of the program, as they cooked live introducing each of their specialties to guests.

The Baker House owner, Antonella Bertello, who is also of Peruvian descent, and Melvi Davila, the PTWE founder, served as master of ceremonies and created a tribute to their Peruvian heritage. The event was produced by Michael Snell, the founder of The MJS Groupe.

The recipient of this year’s Award of Excellence was Augusto Manzanares, a creative Peruvian Fashion Designer whose celebrity clients include Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, and Thalia.