Peruvian Brothers opens first standalone D.C. restaurant
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Peruvian Brothers open their largest location yet near Union Station today.
Why it matters: Brothers and Lima natives Giuseppe and Mario Lanzone are opening their first standalone D.C. restaurant after more than a decade of local growth.
Dig in: The 55-seat fast-casual restaurant, steps from Union Station and Capitol Hill, will serve breakfast through lunch — plus made-to-order takeaway, good for an Amtrak picnic.
What's new: The new location adds a full bar with pisco sour slushies.
- Not going anywhere: Tasty bowls, sandwiches, signature Peruvian chicken and crowd-favorite "alpaca happy hour" where guests can interact with the animals (outside the restaurant).
Zoom in: Opening day perks include free alfajores and complimentary hot sauce bottles for the first 100 guests.
The intrigue: Giuseppe is a two-time U.S. Olympic rower and CEO; Mario, the executive chef, is a former yacht captain whose menu draws on family recipes.
- The brothers were early Bitcoiners and were the first D.C. food truck to accept it — way back in 2013. They still do at all their restaurants, though Giuseppe tells Axios that crypto transactions "are still very low."
What's next: You may see a Peruvian Brothers franchise in the future.