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Astrid & Gastón

PRODUCTION DESING: FFF / PHOTO: POCHO CACERES & FELIPE SOTO / MISE EN PLACE: OKA, BRATZO, ANDRES & EL PLUMA

PRODUCTION DESING: FFF / PHOTO: POCHO CáCERES & FELIPE SOTO / MISE EN PLACE: OKA, BRATZO, ANDRES & EL PLUMA / PRODUCTION DESING: FFF / PHOTO: POCHO CáCERES & FELIPE SOTO / MISE EN PLACE: OKA, BRATZO, ANDRES & EL PLUMA /

Production desing: fff / Photo: pocho caceres & felipe soto / mise en place: oka, bratzo, andres & el puma ● Production desing: fff / Photo: pocho caceres & felipe soto / mise en place: oka, bratzo, andres & el puma ●

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A few days prior, I encountered Astrid with Pocho at Bar Ole, located directly in front of Casa Moreyra. Astrid was exceptionally friendly and had known my partner for a long time. Our work at La Mar was nearly ending , and we were reassigned to collaborate in Astrid and Gaston, with Claudia overseeing the entire operation.

30 aniversario

Our day one was an exceptional visit by the renowned chef Diego Oka. During this trip, we captured some of the most remarkable photographs of 2023. With the assistance of the sous chef team of Andres and El Puma, we worked in a creative environment within the colonial house.

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Following Oka’s presentation, the concept of an anniversary book emerged, prompting the creation of an extensive list of essential items. The plan involved reviewing the producers and entire staff who had been associated with them over the past 25 years. Sadly, my partner’s father passed away shortly after the COVID-19 emergency at the beginning of this project.

I was responsible for continuing the project alone. Bratzo, the executive chef, was called upon to help me complete the task. This opportunity to use a camera once again just appeared. Consequently, the number of portraits doubled, and there were numerous stories and guests featured now in the sketch. I was obsessed by the establishment’s ambiance and rhythm.

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If you have the opportunity, I encourage you to venture down to the underfloor of the main kitchen. You will discover one of the largest refrigerator cameras situated within a dining room. Almost every protein animal or fish, as well as all vegetables and fruits cultivated in Peru, is organized within this continuous mise en place that serves approximately 50 tables per service.

30 aniversario

I was unable to leave, and my girlfriend was eagerly awaiting my return to Cali for Christmas. The project had not yet concluded. I visited the restaurant 15 days and meticulously documented every ingredient, dish, space, cooker, bartender, waiter, concierge, dishwasher, and supplier that interacted with A&G in December 2023. The book project was archive. Thanks to Gaston’s initial support, it fostered a nice start in the Lima’s gastronomic scene.