by Facundo on December 9, 2011
As would be expected from Latin America’s most cosmopolitan city, and a country where beef (or bife, as one of the juiciest cuts is called) is king, there are some excellent restaurants in Buenos Aires. Here is our pick (with thanks for Gabriel Jose’s help in sampling also), along with suggestions below for online food guides. If your stay in the capital is limited, and you only have time to visit one restaurant and like steaks, we would strongly recommend you select a parrilla, the Argentine specialty and probably the best way to enjoy a barbecue. For more nights, you will probably want to vary your menu. Bon appetit!
1) Cabaña Las Lilas
(A. M. de Justo 550, 2ª Piso – Tel 4315-1010)
One of the best parrillas! The cuts of beef are so soft,
they almost melt in your mouth!!
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by Funes Memorious on September 12, 2011
Wine is synonymous with Argentina. If yerba mate is the most typical drink of Argentina, certainly a robust Malbec is a close second. Drawing on their strong European influence, Argentina began producing wine in the mid-16th century when the first vine cuttings were brought from Spain. Since those humble beginnings, the wine industry has grown to be the fifth largest in the world and an integral part of Argentine cuisine. Nothing beats a freshly grilled Argentinian steak washed down with one of Mendoza’s best reds.
Grape harvest in Mendoza
Argentina’s wine industry was long utilized mostly for domestic consumption (Argentinians drink a lot of wine – 45 liters a year per capita). In the 1990s, exports began to rose as quality improved and Argentina is now the largest wine exporter in South America. As a result, the wine growing province of Mendoza (60% of the country’s wine is grown here) has become one of the country’s top tourism destinations. [click to continue…]
