Yuyo
DAY 2: 6-Course Nouveau Peruvian Dinner Series
Did you know that two of the top ten in Eater’s list of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants are located in Lima, Peru? Peruvian cuisine is all the rage these days, with magnificent cebiche (a.k.a “ceviche”), significant Chinese influences, and food traditions from regions that range from the Pacific coast to the Andes to the Amazonian basin. At Yuyo in Cherrywood, Chef Maribel Rivero draws on culinary acumen acquired from time spent in Peru to turn out spectacular street food like Chocio (Andean corn) and Pollo a la Brasa (charcoal chicken). Then there’s the cebiche—octopus, shrimp, and more, in a citrus marinade called leche de tigre (tiger’s milk)—and don’t forget the pisco sours. Austin Monthly applauded the “menu’s thoughtfully curated point of view, the super-fresh ingredients, and the restaurant’s tranquil-cool style.” We’ll be taking over the restaurant for this event, and Chef Rivero will be in and out of the kitchen to take your questions and share her love for all things Peruvian, African, indigenous Peruvians, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, and other European peoples.
About the Host:
Maribel Rivero
Executive Chef & Owner
A native of Bolivia, Chef Maribel Rivero honed her culinary skills in Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and Lima, Peru, where she cooked under world-renowned chef Virgilio Martinez at Central (#6 on the World's Best Restaurants list). In 2017, she relocated to ATX to open Yuyo with her brother and, in 2019, she was selected as a semi-finalist for James Beard's ultra-prestigious "Best Chef: SW."
The Lineup
All savory courses will be served family-style. Dessert will be portioned individually.
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Causa de Jardin
chilled potato and cilantro-jalapeño purees with hifimyco chestnut mushrooms, squash, roasted cherry tomatoes, and aji amarillo aioli
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Striped Bass Ceviche
with rocotto sauce, leche de tigre, and cilantro
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Jalea
togarashi spiced crispy shrimp, calamari, and market fish with salsa criolla
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Solterito
peruvian chopped salad with choclo, lima beans, heirloom cherry tomatoes, and lime vinaigrette
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Arroz con Pato
braised cilantro duck with aji panca and green rice
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Maracuya Pavlova
passion fruit pavlova with peruvian chocolate truffles
Yuyo
1900 Manor Road
Austin, TX 78722
Event FAQs
- What must I bring to the event?
- Please make sure to bring a government-issued photo ID.
- Do guests need to be of a certain age to attend this event?
- Yes. All attendees must be 21+ to gain entry.
- What is the event ticket cancellation/refund policy?
- Tickets to our events are non-refundable. However, for emergency requests, we may allow members to transfer their tickets to friends, provided the guest ticket surcharge of $25 is paid when transferring a member ticket to a non-member. All ticket transfer requests (as well as the guest ticket surcharge) must be sent to us prior to the event. Any guests who have not paid the guest ticket surcharge will not be allowed entry.
- What does the ticket price cover?
- The ticket price covers the full cost of the meal.
- Can I bring guests/non-members to this event?
- Yep! For this event, guest tickets are $75 + tax & tip, and you can bring up to 3 guests. Please note, guests are not allowed to attend unaccompanied by a member.
- What dietary restrictions/food allergies can be accommodated at this event?
- At this event we will be able to accommodate all dietary restrictions and food allergies. Just make sure to update your dietary restrictions within your Account Info before or after you purchase tickets, or email us at [email protected] after you purchase tickets to let us know what your allergies/restrictions are so we can give the chef a heads up.
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
