About Us
Café Rumba was founded by Marco Mellet and Antonio Diaz in March 2012. Both Marco and Antonio grew up in Lima, Peru.
About Us
Antonio learned most of what he knows about Peruvian cooking from his parents, who taught him their favorite dishes from their respective birthplaces (coastal Chiclayo, and mountainous Arequipa). He honed his skills at a variety of restaurants and catering establishments in Juneau, Alaska including the Baranof Hotel, Rainbow Foods, and Abby’s Kitchen. He moved to Bellingham in 2010 and cooked for the Copper Hog from 2010 to 2011.
About Peruvian cuisine
Peruvian cuisine is among the most varied and best in the world. It’s a reflection of its three main geographical zones, the coast, the Andean highlands and the jungle, and an incorporation of influences from different times and immigrant cultures. While the Peruvian cuisine only is recognized internationally in the last few years, food and its preparation is one important part of the Peruvian culture and a very personal way to express the Peruvian identity.
