La Chingana Pop Up Dinner

125 North Wayne Street,Monroe GA 30655

22 May, 2021

Description

A pop-up Peruvian dinner event featuring Atlanta Chef Arnaldo J. Castillo, founder of La Chingana! The Menu Solterito Salad with Botija Olive Vinaigrette :: Spring salad with quinoa, fava beans, feta, fresh herbs Shrimp Causa :: A potato salad served in layers and seasoned with aji amarillo, mayo, lime juice Seco de Res with Tamal Verde :: Short Rib braised in stout beer and cilantro puree, served with canary beans and tamal verde Cheesecake :: A play on Suspiro Limeño, a classic Peruvian dessert. Dulce de leche flavors with a Port sabayon *All beverages sold separately. About the Chef Arnaldo Castillo, born in Lima, Peru and raised in Atlanta, GA, grew up as the son of a successful Peruvian Chef and caterer. With a familiarity of the culinary world and an excellent teacher at his fingertips, Castillo began developing his cooking skills at a very young age under the tutelage of his father. He quickly learned the close relationship of food and culture and strived to emulate the creativity and care his father took with every single dish. Castillo went on to pursue his passion of cooking and fine-tune his skills at various Atlanta hotspots, including Pura Vida, Little Trouble and Empire State South, where he had the opportunity to practice different cuisines and work under James Beard Award-winning chef Hugh Acheson. Through his experiences in the various kitchens, he learned to utilize modern techniques to create approachable cuisine with bold, powerful flavors. Looking to return to his Latino roots, Castillo joined the Minero team in 2017 as a Sous Chef and quickly worked his way up until he was promoted to Executive Chef in December 2017. In this role, Castillo crafted vibrant, flavorful dishes that celebrate the ingredients, techniques, and culture of Mexico. Under the culinary guidance of esteemed chef Sean Brock, Castillo also leads the kitchen staff ensuring Minero recruits, trains and retains an exceptional team. In 2021, after leading the kitchen at Minero for 4 years, Castillo left the Neighborhood Dining Group to create La Chingana, a pop up dining experience to explore and showcase his Peruvian roots and culture. His goal is to materialize La Chingana into a brick and mortar and provide Atlanta with fresh and exciting cuisine representing Peruvian flavors. Castillo loves the opportunity to work with people from all walks of life and believes that there is something to learn from everyone. When he’s not in the kitchen, he is spending time with his family or exploring new places and cuisine for inspiration.