Anticuchos TheFoodTemple Story by Bradley Hawks Images from Warique’s Facebook Page In Quechua, the common ancestral language of the Andes Mountains, the word Warique (pronounced wah-REE-kay) means “food temple.” While the lofty moniker carries with it some undeniably high expectations, that is exactly what the Peruvian restaurant of the same name is aspiring to bring to Astoria at its newest incarnation at the corner of 30th Avenue and 41st Street. The location has seen the swift rise and fall of several businesses over the course of the past few years, such as an overpriced French bistro, the ill-fated club known as Mix, the burger pop-up known as Zuzie’s, the panini chain called La Bottega, and most recently Stix, the Mediterranean skewer shop that transplanted from Manhattan. Warique is yet another Manhattan transfer, with roots on the Upper West Side, where it served celebrated Peruvian cuisine for nearly half a decade. With the rising cost of rent, however, the owners saw it fit to move to Astoria for a breath of fresh air. Though the corner spot certainly poses a challenge resting MAY 2016 I BOROMAG.COM I 45 FOOD + DRINK
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