Peruvian Brothers to Celebrate Grand Opening at La Cosecha on February 1st!
Peruvian Brothers to Celebrate Grand Opening at La Cosecha on February 1
Beloved D.C. eatery officially opening its first brick-and-mortar location with a day dedicated to the food and culture of Perú
Washington, D.C. (January 27, 2020) – The sibling duo behind beloved D.C. food trucks Peruvian Brothers – Giuseppe and Mario Lanzone – are opening their first brick-and-mortar location in the Union Market District’s vibrant new Latin marketplace, La Cosecha (1280 4th Street NE) next month.
The Peruvian-style sandwiches, empanadas, desserts and hot sauces that power their award-winning food trucks will now have a permanent place to call home when the new Peruvian Brothers officially opens with an all-day celebration on Saturday, February 1.
The grand opening will highlight Peruvian cuisine, art and culture on International Pisco Sour Day in partnership with the Embassy of Perú. Festivities will kick off at 11am with an alpaca petting zoo as well as a special rotating tasting menu featuring more than half a dozen delicious (and free!) bites and sips, including mini empanadas, chicharron sliders, yucca fries, pisco sour slushies and more. Throughout the 12-hour, family-friendly Peruvian party, guests will be treated to live music, dancing, a modern art exhibition featuring works by Peruvian artist Jorge Caceres and more.
Ahead of the big celebration, Peruvian Brothers will be offering a limited pop-up menu starting this weekend that features sandwiches, empanadas and alfajores cookies, all of which will become permanent fixtures on the menu.
“After seven years in the food trucks introducing new customers to our favorite sandwich, the Pan con Chicharrón, we thought it was time to give Washingtonians a spot where they can always find this iconic Peruvian sandwich,” says Giuseppe. “La Cosecha is becoming the perfect meet-up spot.”
Peruvian Brothers will be open Thursday through Sunday, 11am to 10pm. To stay up to date about the grand opening and all things Peruvian Brothers, please visit www.Peruvianbrothers.com/ and follow @PeruvianBrothers on Instagram and Facebook.
Giuseppe and Mario Lanzone, seen here in front of the Embassy of Peru, are opening the first brick-and-mortar location of their Peruvian Brothers in the Union Market District’s vibrant new Latin marketplace, La Cosecha. (Photo by Sylvia Sabogal)
The Peruvian Brothers menu at La Cosecha.
The best-selling Pan con Chicharron features salted pork tenderloin boiled then lightly fried on a bed of grilled sweet potato slices and topped with Peruvian Brothers’ signature Salsa Criolla. (Photo courtesy of Peruvian Brothers)
ALSO OPENING AT LA COSECHA THIS SPRING:
● Cafe Unido: With eight cafes scattered throughout Panama, Café Unido brings its ethos of responsible sourcing and focus on both community and environment to D.C., launching its first stateside coffee shop at La Cosecha. Founders Benito Bermudez and Mario Castrellon, along with their experienced team of baristas and roasters, use beans from the best farms in Panama, including Panama Geisha – the highest priced coffee variety in the world – and other specialty Panamanian beans.
● Grand Cata: Owners and co-founders, Puerto Rico-born Pedro J. Rodriguez and Chile native Julio Robledo, bring their new market-and-tasting experience to La Cosecha this March featuring a curated selection of classic and sustainable natural wines from Latin America as well as artisanal gastronomic products from the region.
● Mosaico Street Food + Market: From the owners of Arepa Zone and Antojitos de tu Pais, Mosaico Street Food + Market will offer a variety of Latin American specialty goods as well as a rotating menu of Latin street food. To start, Mosaico will focus on Venezuelan street food items not currently offered at their sister location in Union Market, Arepa Zone. These delicacies include pastelitos, mandocas, and Latin-style hot dogs.
ABOUT LA COSECHA La Cosecha is a contemporary marketplace celebrating centuries of Latin American heritage. As a culinary embassy, La Cosecha is designed for community and conversation with a philanthropic mission to foster business education throughout Latin America. Seasonal experiences are curated in partnership with Latin American embassies, eclectic tastemakers, and artistic contributors. The harvest, la cosecha, is the natural time of reaping what has been cultivated by a dynamic community. ¡Celebremos! For additional information about La Cosecha visit www.lacosechadc.com or follow @lacosechadc.
ABOUT UNION MARKET DISTRICT The Union Market District is a place where businesses of all sizes launch, scale and innovate; a place for creative minds and businesses to connect, thrive, discover and make D.C. their own. Located a short walk from the United States Capitol and NoMa/Gallaudet Metro station, the Union Market District is a 45-acre historic urban development where, at its core, sits the acclaimed food market, Union Market. Since opening in September 2012, Union Market has created its own thriving international community now averaging nearly 3 million visitors annually. With Michelin-recognized restaurants and retail concepts from both coasts, the District has hosted more than 500 pop-ups and events, attracting new concepts from YouTube Space to online retail powerhouse Everlane. A contemporary Latin American market, La Cosecha, opened in late 2019 on 4th Street. For more information about the Union Market District, please visit www.unionmarketdc.com or follow @UnionMarketDC on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
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