July 28, 2012
8:00 pm
Pio Pio Celebrates Peru’s Independence Day
Pio Pio’s Authentic Food and Music Ignite the Party for Peru’s Independence Day, July 28, 2012
Saturday, July 28, 2012
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Celebrate Peru’s Independence Day, “Fiestas Patrias” At PIO PIO – New York’s Premier Peruvian Restaurants
Pio Pio Peruvian Restaurants will celebrate Peru’s Independence Day at eight locations throughout Queens, Manhattan and the Bronx on Sat., July 28, 2012. Peruvians and their friends are expected to come out in large numbers for the festivities for the South American country’s biggest holiday of the year commemorating their independence from Spain in 1824.
Fans of Peruvian culture from NYC and surrounding areas will revel in the celebration, hear native music and indulge in the country’s best cuisine and drinks. Specialty menu items include Peru’s national cocktail Americans have come to enjoy, the Pisco Sour, traditional fare such as citrus marinated fish Ceviche and of course, Pio Pio’s signature Rotisserie Chicken served with their own spicy green sauce.
Come join the biggest Peruvian party of the year at one of the Pio Pio locations listed below!
Pio Pio Restaurant Locations
Manhattan:
Upper West Side 702 Amsterdam Ave. at 94 St. Tele. (212) 665-3000
Hell’s Kitchen 604 10th Ave. btw 43 &44 Sts. Tele. (212) 459-2929
Murray Hill 210 East 34 St. btw 2nd & 3rd Aves. Tele. (212) 481-0034
Upper East Side 1746 1st Ave btw 90 & 91 Sts. Tele. (212) 426-5800
Queens:
Jackson Heights 84-02 Northern Blvd (btwn 84 & 85 Sts.) Tele. (718) 426-4900
Jackson Heights To-Go 84-21 Northern Blvd (at 85th street) (718) 426-1010
Rego Park 62-30 Woodhaven Blvd Tele. (718) 458-0606
The Bronx:
264 Cypress Ave. Tele. (718) 401-3300
www.piopio.com
More information about Peru’s Independence Day: “Fiestas Patrias” is celebrated every July 28 to observe the anniversary of Peru’s independence from Spanish rule in the year 1824 by the Argentine liberator General Jose de San Martin. Every year on this day, Peruvians pay tribute to the great patriots Tupic Amaru, Pumacahua, Aguilar, and Micaela Bastidas for their sacrifices made to re-instate independence. In Peru celebrations consist of much merriment beginning with the president’s speech, raising the flag, parades, and fireworks. Fairs exhibit products, foods, crafts, agriculture and livestock. The following day is enjoyed by families getting together.
Peru known as the “Land of the Ancient Incas”, recently received worldwide recognition when the majestic ruins of Machu Picchu were named one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World.
ABOUT PIO PIO: Pio Pio is NYC’s premier Peruvian restaurant group, born in 1994 when its first take-out restaurant in Rego Park, Queens opened. Since then, they have honed their culinary skills to perfection and have become well-known to countless New Yorkers and visitors throughout Queens, Manhattan and the Bronx.
Specializing in Pollos a la Brasa (Rotisserie Chicken), Pio Pio offers the highest standard of quality and service, traditional Peruvian cuisine. Their Upper West Side restaurant, Pio Pio Salon, was the first to feature an expanded menu. The Jackson Heights, Queens location features live music every Wednesday played by Grupo Huayno, the Peruvian band renowned for their NYC Subway performances.
Most recently, Pio Pio opened its newest location in Hell’s Kitchen with an updated concept – the architectural award-winning space features reclaimed wood covered walls and a 40-ft. white marble bar and floating hostess table, set in a modern, yet relaxed atmosphere known as the restaurant’s signature casa alegre (happy house,) that New Yorkers have come to know.