The chef-owner of Londons Ceviche restaurant celebrates the survival of one of Limas most iconic bars
I was born in Lima, Peru, and know it like the back of my hand. There are several bars I love, but Bar Juanito is my favourite. It has the most iconic history. It opened over 70 years ago, in the bohemian neighbourhood of Barranco. It was the home of poets, writers, musicians and artists; Allen Ginsberg would visit when in town. Don Juanito, the founder, was a very cultured man.
It is famed for its delicious huancaína potatoes, marinated pigs trotters, cheap beer and great pisco sours, and was also a place to hear every style of Peruvian music. Deals were made, marriages proposed, artists met their dealers, musicians would try out their new songs In short, it was the place to be for 60 or more years.
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