PERU Perdu has finally announced its launch date. It will open its residency at The Cotton Factory from dinner on Thursday, October 31, bringing the tastes of South America to this industrial heritage haven within The Whitworth Locke aparthotel.
Lunch and brunch kick off officially from Monday, November 4, but there are a limited number of 50 per cent-off food bookings available from Wednesday, October 30 to Friday, November 1, lunch and dinner, or on Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 for brunch (10am-5pm). Book via the website.
Expect U.W.A Uruguayan Wet Aged grass-fed steaks, ceviches and a selection of plant based small and large plates. The prospect of the sizzling 400g rib-eye, served with La Brasa marinade, chimmichuri butter, aji amarillo, bearnaise or peppercorn has unleashed our inner gaucho (be interesting to compare the beef with that namesake rival).
The Cotton Factory will host this all-day dining pop-up in its 78-cover space inside the Whitworth Locke aparthotel. The atrium lobby bar will get in on the act, dispensing pisco sours and other signature South American cocktails. an exclusively South American wine list will offer five Malbecs by the glass plus a lesser known red, Uruguayan speciality Tannat.
We’d drink spicy whites such as Torrontes to accompany Peruvian national dish ceviche – fresh raw fish cured in citrus juices, such as lemon or lime, and spiced with ají, chili peppers or other seasonings including chopped onions, salt, and coriander.
The open kitchen remains at the heart of the restaurant, allowing diners to watch the chefs in action from the chef’s table. The open plan seating area gives customers the option of booths, benches, or the 16-seat private dining room. A new station, serving up “Ceviche & Chandon” looks a cute move.
Food will be served daily from 12pm every weekday, opening slightly earlier at the weekends at 10am for brunch diners. Dishes will be available to take away, with menus for bottomless brunch on Saturdays in addition to traditional roasts on Sunday.
Dishes to look out for? Small plates include plantain crisps and avo, duck ‘ropa vieja’ tostadas, and crispy coconut shrimp; large plates range from braised duck leg, pork belly with adobo chilli, and pollo ‘La Brasa’ with sweet potato and mint. Fresh fish plays a prominent part on the menu, with fresh cod, tuna, and red prawns all featuring as large cooked on the open fire and served with fresh, zesty dressings.
There are a selection of Planta, vegan small and large plates, including fresh green papaya salad, steamed black bean dumplings, sweet yam coconut curry, and beetroot and apple ceviche. There will also be a daily selection of quinoa bowls, paired with roasted vegetables and fresh leaves.
The Peru Perdu concept comes from Miam Miam Glou Glou, a boutique hospitality consultancy. Its core team includes Angus Cameron Pride, whose Manc cv includes Gaucho, The Alchemist and Evelyn’s. Consultant chef was David Gale of One88 in Whitefield.
Named after the mill it calls home, The Cotton Factory was created by The Initiative Group to enable up and coming food traders to feature, offering exciting new food and drink menus on an evolving basis. Mexican-themed El Camino had the debut residency.
Peru Perdu at The Cotton Factory, 74 Princess St, Manchester, M1 6JD.