Student - January 26, 2012
Exotic and cheap
IxESN's International Kitchen has been going ten years now, and has become a popular monthly event. The secret: it combines cuisine with culture, and it's cheap. On 12 January, ten Peruvian students led by Laura Espinoza kicked off the 2012 season.

Cultural experience
The international evenings are extremely popular. If you want to join you have to book in good time, because there is only space for 100 diners. This time there were at least 160 hopefuls. There are a few biotechnologists among the lucky ones tonight. For them the International Kitchens are more than just a cheap night out with friends. What they really come for is the culinary and cultural experience. ‘I like to be surprised by new tastes', says one of them. ‘The cooks give a presentation about their country, and that makes the dinners extra-special', says another.
The presentation surprises some with the information that Peru is known for its haute cuisine. Lizeth from neighbouring Bolivia knew that already, but she came this evening to get a little taste of home. Who is cooking for the next International Kitchen? That is still a surprise.