Peruvian Brothers to Open New Restaurant Location
What happened
The popular Peruvian Brothers brand is expanding with a new restaurant location. Signage for the new eatery has appeared in a building that has been vacant for eight years, signaling the imminent opening of the new venue.
Why it matters
- The new restaurant will be located at 660 N Capitol St. NW, occupying a ground-floor space that has remained vacant since the building's completion over eight years ago. - Peruvian Brothers was founded by siblings Mario and Giuseppe Lanzone, who moved to the U.S. from Peru in 1997. The venture began with a single food truck in 2013, aiming to bring the authentic flavors of their childhood to the Washington D.C. area. - Prior to his career in the food industry, co-founder Giuseppe Lanzone was a two-time Olympic rower for Team USA and coached rowing at Georgetown University. He manages the business and marketing aspects, while his brother Mario leads the culinary side. - The business has grown significantly from its start, now operating four food trucks, a large-scale catering service, and several physical locations, including outposts at La Cosecha Latin market and Amazon's HQ2. - The Lanzone brothers have received official recognition from the Peruvian government, being named "Marca Perú Ambassadors" and "Gastro-Diplomats" for their work in promoting Peruvian cuisine and culture. - The menu is centered around "Comida Criolla," a style of Peruvian cuisine with influences from Andean, Spanish, African, and Asian cooking. Signature dishes are based on family recipes. - To finance their expansion, the brothers initially used their personal savings and later secured loans from community development financial institutions (CDFIs) aimed at supporting minority-owned businesses.
Key numbers
- - The new restaurant will be located at 660 N Capitol St.
- The venture began with a single food truck in 2013, aiming to bring the authentic flavors of their childhood to the Washington D.C.
- The business has grown significantly from its start, now operating four food trucks, a large-scale catering service, and several physical locations, including outposts at La Cosecha Latin market and Amazon's HQ2.
What happens next
- The new restaurant will be located at 660 N Capitol St.
Quick answers
What happened in Peruvian Brothers to Open New Restaurant Location?
The popular Peruvian Brothers brand is expanding with a new restaurant location. Signage for the new eatery has appeared in a building that has been vacant for eight years, signaling the imminent opening of the new venue.
Why does Peruvian Brothers to Open New Restaurant Location matter?
The new restaurant will be located at 660 N Capitol St. NW, occupying a ground-floor space that has remained vacant since the building's completion over eight years ago. Peruvian Brothers was founded by siblings Mario and Giuseppe Lanzone, who moved to the U.S. from Peru in 1997. The venture began with a single food truck in 2013, aiming to bring the authentic flavors of their childhood to the Washington D.C. area. Prior to his career in the food industry, co-founder Giuseppe Lanzone was a two-time Olympic rower for Team USA and coached rowing at Georgetown University. He manages the business and marketing aspects, while his brother Mario leads the culinary side. The business has grown significantly from its start, now operating four food trucks, a large-scale catering service, and several physical locations, including outposts at La Cosecha Latin market and Amazon's HQ2. The Lanzone brothers have received official recognition from the Peruvian government, being named "Marca Perú Ambassadors" and "Gastro-Diplomats" for their work in promoting Peruvian cuisine and culture. The menu is centered around "Comida Criolla," a style of Peruvian cuisine with influences from Andean, Spanish, African, and Asian cooking. Signature dishes are based on family recipes. To finance their expansion, the brothers initially used their personal savings and later secured loans from community development financial institutions (CDFIs) aimed at supporting minority-owned businesses.
