La Yapa

Peru's First Vegan Izakaya

A conversation with restaurateur Alan Pater of el buda profano, the profane buddha.

Oct 4 • 

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September 2025

Pisco is from Peru, Carajo!

Why no one, including Chile, has a right to the name of the uniquely Peruvian spirit.

Sep 6 • 

Nico Vera

11

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August 2025

The Art of Developing Recipes

Or how I contributed recipes to an award-winning cookbook.

Aug 3 • 

Nico Vera

13

2

July 2025

The Pride of Peruvian Cuisine

From global recognition, to top restaurants, to the James Beard Awards.

Jul 5 • 

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6

June 2025

Chicha Culture

The beer, drink, music, and art that connects all of Peru.

Jun 1 • 

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2

May 2025

Causa Rolls with Beet & Potato

A Nikkei take on the classic Peruvian dish.

May 3 • 

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10

6

April 2025

Trumpet Mushroom Tiradito

The marriage of Peruvian ceviche and Japanese sashimi.

Apr 1 • 

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4

March 2025

Decolonize Your Diet

On the intersection of colonialism and veganism.

Mar 1 • 

Nico Vera

22

February 2025

Welcome Back to La Yapa

After a two year hiatus, La Yapa is back.

Feb 1 • 

Nico Vera

15

8

January 2023

Tupananchiskama

In Quechua there is no word for goodbye

Jan 1, 2023 • 

Nico Vera

14

8

December 2022

Ollantaytambo, Peru

A year of stories from the Sacred Valley

Dec 1, 2022 • 

Nico Vera

6

2

November 2022

Uchucuta, PNW Style

A recipe for the spicy salsa verde from the Andes

Nov 1, 2022 • 

Nico Vera

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