Exclusive Lima Culinary Experience at Malabar The Aracari team were recently invited to Lima restaurant Malabar to test out an exclusive new private cooking demonstration and dining experience with chef Pedro Miguel Schiaffino. Pedro's Malabar restaurant was voted one of Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants. It was a fantastic night, definitely a top Lima culinary experience and a unique opportunity to meet and interact with one of Peru's best chefs, and watch as he cooks your five-course meal, right in front of you! Lima culinary experience - starts with pisco, of course! We were greeted with a refreshing pisco punch, one of Malabar's signature cocktails, to enjoy in the bar area. Aracari also offers a special cocktail making experience at Malabar, with the head barman, which can be enjoyed on its own, or added on to this special dining experience with Pedro. Once our glasses were drained, we walked through the busy kitchen and led upstairs to a private kitchen space. Pedro explained that this is where staff have their meals together, and he also uses it as an office space. With ample industrial kitchen equipment, a huge wooden table and high ceilings it was spacious yet intimate. We were seated in a row, all facing Pedro and his assistant who quickly got to work. Pedro talked us through each pass of the five-course tasting menu we enjoyed, explaining the different ingredients and cooking methods. Lima culinary experience - sustainable ingredients Pedro knows where each product in his kitchen comes from. Some are unusual Amazon ingredients which are sourced from just one family, who he works closely with to help develop sustainable supply chains. At Malabar he champions authentic Peruvian ingredients and cooking methods, and explains that this is why there's an abundance of fish and seafood on the menu, and less meat. For