History

Birth place, Guadalupe Province of Pacasmayo - Perú

For more than 20 years the Vera-Horna's brothers descending from two families that good food was their main family tradition, started this restaurant, both are excellent chefs learning the art of cooking from their mother and both grand-mothers.

In Mid 1980's, 1985 to be exact, in memory of Fernando Vera Farfan, Mrs. Susana Horna Vera and her children, Fernando Arturo, Fernando Antonio and Sussy Patricia began the adventurous journey of opening a restaurant in Lima, Peru. The Don Ferrnando, Cinthia the youngest child was only 6 years old. That was 27 years ago and now both brothers known as Arturo y Toño are the managing partners of the business. The passion and work ethic that was inculcated by both their parents, set them above the competitive world of gastronomy in Peru.

1981 - Don Fernando died, Guadalupe

1983 - Moved to Lima (Capital of Peru)

1985 - July - August: Successful participation in the "Feria del Hogar"

1985 - September: Grand opening of the first restaurant " Don Fernando ", in Jesús María

1992 - Moved to present location

1995-1997 - Opened a restaurant location at 25 Benavides - Miraflores

2007 - Well renowned Gastón Acurio with the program "The culinary adventure of the Tigers Milk" was extremely successful. People lined up and the new transformation of "Don Fernando" took place.

2008 - Second visit of Mr. Gastón with "The culinary adventures of the chilcano ", not concerning the pisco drink but the fish or seafood broth. Explosion of people. An established customer commented.... What happened? This was such a quiet environment to eat.

2009 y 2011 - We receive various visits from Gastón:
- "The culinary adventures of Ceviche "
- "The culinary adventures of Tamalito "
- "The culinary adventures of Broiled "
- "The culinary adventures of Homemade Salsa "
- "The culinary adventures of Pepián " (A type of hummus)
- "The culinary adventures of the region Jesús María "

THANK YOU GASTON AND ALL THE STAFF OF LA AVENTURA CULINARIA

2011 - Participation in MISTURA 2011, complete success

2012 - September: Trip Advisor listed us within the 3 best restaurants in Lima!

Chefs

Fernando Arturo

From a very young age he showed the love towards the culinary art. The death of his father put a halt on his university studies. Along with his mother and siblings the first restaurant was opened. Arturo always demonstrated a passion towards the culinary art and fishing journeys, having his childhood friends as witnesses. At the age of 15 his father gave him a fishing net and said “there will be no more allowances I want the best fish for our home and the rest will be for you”. An anecdote he tells with great pride. His new found passion is that of a Sommelier or Sommelier certificate he received for Pisco and Wine from the University of San Martín. He shares his passion with friends and family.

Fernando Antonio

The youngest brother, influenced by the culinary passion that the family shared spent hours in the kitchen. Quickly became in-charge of the purchasing of the products. He thoroughly enjoyed the early mornings at the farmers markets, the trip to the seafood market which established a close relationship with the fishermen of the region. He loved the fishing work and the ability to choose quality seafood that established their restaurant as a respectable seafood restaurant and has enabled him to sell seafood to several restaurants and friends. That’s how he ended his carrier as an industrial electrician, however his thoroughly happy with his new found passion.