Nazca Mochica
DAY 3: 6-Course Nouveau Peruvian Dinner Series
Located in the Dupont Circle area, Nazca Mochica is the place to discover Peruvian cuisine, if you haven’t already done so, or to dig deeper into the dishes you know and love. Here Executive Chef and Owner Walter Lopez, a native of Peru, turns out cultural standards like causitas (potato cakes with lime juice and various toppings), lomo saltado (a beef tenderloin stir fry), and, of course, ceviche, but you’ll also find innovative dishes like duck confit with sweet potato glaze and “Andean gnocchi.” Thrillist names Nazca Mochica to its list of “The Best Authentic Latin Restaurants in D.C.,” while the Hungry Lobbyist praises its “delicious food” and cites, as an added bonus, “its beautiful, colorful art.” We will be taking over the restaurant for this event, and Chef Lopez will be in and out of the kitchen to answer your questions and provide insights into a realm of food that has established itself in recent years as one of the world’s truly great cuisines.
About the Host:
Walter Lopez
Executive Chef &Co-Owner
Born in Peru, Chef Lopez began his professional career in the law. However, a third-generation of Peruvian cooks, he soon felt the call of the kitchen. Heeding that call he embarked on a culinary world tour to feed his growing passion for fine dining. Returning to Washington, Lopez opened Nazca Mochica in 2016 in collaboration with Houston Chef Roberto Castre.
The Lineup
All savory courses will be served family-style. Dessert will be portioned individually.
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Causitas
whipped potatoes with aji amarillo, avocado, olives, and peppers
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Cebiche al Rocoto
white fish in rocoto sauce with sweet potato and Peruvian corn
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Lomo Saltado
beef tenderloin with red onions, tomatoes, french fries, and soy sauce
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Ajide Gallina
pulled chicken with aji amarillo, cream, pecans, olives, and boiled egg
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Potato Gnocchi
with huancaina sauce, carrots, peas, and french onions
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Suspiro Limeno
traditional Peruvian dessert with vanilla, caramel, egg yolks, and lime zest
Nazca Mochica
1633 P St NW
Washington, DC 20036
Event FAQs
- Do I have to bring printed tickets to the event?
- No tickets are needed.
- 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?
- Restaurants purchase the food for our events 14 days before the event date, at which point we are on the hook for the cost of your ticket. As such, we are not able to offer refunds (or credits towards future events) for any cancellation requests submitted within 14 days of the event date. We will, however, issue full refunds for all cancellation requests submitted at least 14 days before the event date. All cancellation requests must be submitted via email to [email protected].
- 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?
- The chef will be unable to accommodate vegetarians or attendees with dairy restrictions at this event. For other allergies or special diets, please note that accommodations can only be made if you Update Your Dietary Restrictions or email us at [email protected] no less than 72 hours before the event.
