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  1. #137

    La Chacra - Cordoba 941

    Serves me right for going blind to a tourist trap area restaurant.

    The steak was ok, but but Argentina standards 'ok' is a bit below par when it comes to steak. The San Hubert Dulce wine was rather nice at 55 pesos for 500 ml. The meal came to 145R and I would say it was worth half that. If that.

    Of the vegetables, two out of four arrived almost cold. The service was servile, patronising, self-important and attentive only when it wanted to be - or dragged to the table with red hot pincers. The staff attitude was it is nearly home time and they wanted to eat themselves.

    I have never been so tempted to replay the fricking coffee scene from Mulholland Drive. I very nearly did.

  2. #136
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    Yeah, I don't think there was another restaurant there so it has to be pretty easy to recognize.

    I ordered brochettes (shishkabobs basically) which should be grilled, and consist cubes of beef (usually lomo) and chicken (mixed) onions, bell peppers, and thick chunks of smoked panceta.

    They brought me out a plate of sliced, over-cooked pieces of some kind of beef and chicken, with thin strips of plain panceta, all obviously cooked a la plancha (on a gridle) The only good thing was the onions and bell peppers on the side - they were sauteed and had a decent flavor.

    It was really bad overall. Not worth the 75 pesos we each paid.

  3. #135
    Quote Originally Posted by Billnyc
    Can someone tell me the location of Juana M? I stay at the Intercontinental. Or maybe another good salad bar type place?

    Thanks
    It's accross the street (Carlos Pelegrini) from ¨Mirasol¨or ¨El Mirasol¨ as you are walking down Pelegrini towards Libertador.

    It's in a basement so you need to look for the long vertical sign above the stairs to the entrance.

    Same side of the street as La Madelaine about (6) blocks away walking as the traffic flows.

    Decent salad bar. Avoid the milanesa, BBQ ribs a bit greasy but good enough for you I'm sure.

    I'm a Texan so they are NOT acceptable!

    Been there quite often lately.

    When the fucking sidewalk BEGGAR asks you for $2.00 pesos you will know that you have arrived!

    The son of a ***** demands $2.00 pesos. Nothing less!

    TL

  4. #134
    Can someone tell me the location of Juana M? I stay at the Intercontinental. Or maybe another good salad bar type place?

    Thanks

  5. #133

    General Thoughts

    I think I am enjoying the food more than the sex. It depends on what time of day you ask me.

    I think I found the answer to food in BA. You look for restaurants that have waiters in bow ties and a 1940's decor. You can't go wrong.

    I have been eating like a king for around $15/20 US.

    IMHO forget about the trendy joints. You pay for ambience not food.

    The old school joints have a vibe of their own.

    Tenedor libres (all you can eat) are ok I guess but as a tourist you are crazy not to spend $15/20 for an excellent meal.

    The ice cream the chocolates the cakes etc. Everything is excellent.

  6. #132

    About the origin of "chimichurri"

    Regarding the sauce known as "chimichurri", I transcribe here this interesting article in Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chimichurri


    Chimichurri is a sauce and marinade for grilled meat originally from Argentina but used in countries as far north as Nicaragua.[1]

    Origin

    Chimichurri (also spelled Chimmichurri) originated from Argentina and Uruguay, is a popular sauce used with grilled meat in many Latin American countries.[2][3] It is told that the unusual name comes from 'Jimmy McCurry', an Irishman who is said to have first prepared the sauce. He was marching with the troops of General Jasson Ospina in the 19th century, sympathetic to the cause of Argentine independence. The sauce was popular and the recipe was passed on. However, 'Jimmy McCurry' was difficult for the native people to say. Some sources claim Jimmy's sauce's name was corrupted to 'chimichurri', while others say it was changed in his honor.[4]

    Other similar stories involve Jimmy Curry, an English meat importer; a Scot, James C. Hurray, travelling with gauchos; and an English family in Patagonia overheard by the group of Argentinians that were with them while saying "give me the curry". All the stories share an English speaking colonist and the corruption of names or words by the local population.

    Preparation

    Chimichurri is made from finely chopped parsley, minced garlic, vegetable oil, white or red vinegar and red pepper flakes. Additional spices, such as paprika (pimenton dulce), oregano, cumin and bay leaf (laurel) can be added or removed based on the region . It is usually the only seasoning for steak and chorizo sausages in Argentine asados. It can also be used as a marinade for grilled meat. Chimichurri is also available bottled or dehydrated for preparing with oil and water.

    The preparation is likely a mixture of Spanish and Italian methods, a general reflection of Argentine society as a whole. The essential elements of chimichurri are common to both Spain and Italy. The overall compositions, taste and preparation are clearly derived from Genovese pesto, and is also similar to French persillade.

    Dominican Chimichurris

    In the Dominican Republic there is a dish called chimichurris, which has a different meaning. It is a twist on the hamburger recipe popular in the United States, substituting cabbage for lettuce and adding herbs, spices, and various condiments to flavor the meat. The bread used is called "pan de agua." The name translates into water bread and it has a texture and flavor similar to French bread, but is sized for an individual. As with the hamburger, many twists are added to the basic recipe on a regional or sometimes individual basis. The chimichurris are popularly sold out of panel trucks in the Dominican Republic and in the United States in places as diverse as the Washington Heights district of Manhattan and Lawrence, Massachusetts, north of san antonio.

  7. #131

    Confirming Recommendation: Juana M Restaurant

    Quote Originally Posted by Sidney
    Underground, difficult to see. Excellent parilla and salad bar. They even offer very good pork back ribs at 35 pesos. I hadn't been here for 3 years. Better than before. All AR crowd of young people. Mucho ''eye'' candy''! Recommended!
    I agree with Sidney as I've been here twice and both very good experiences. Their salad bar, no meats, is very fresh and free provided your entree selection is above 26 pesos. The entree's range from 25-45 pesos and are of very good proportions as I had to doggie bag my leftovers.

    The service was very good both times and all of their waiters are women, most of which are pretty hot. Repeat, I said most - not all. They do aim to please and very friendly.

    Patrons are 99 % portenos with business clientele dominating lunch. The eye candy increases at night and weekends but they are mostly with their family.

  8. #130
    Quote Originally Posted by Aqualung
    Also last week I, a friend and another couple went to Tancat. That's the Spanish restaurant on Paraguay (645) between Maipu and Florida. We all had shrimps in garlic (gambas al ajillo) (we all decided to have garlic so as our breaths wouldn't be offensive to each other! The shrimps are big, fat and juicy, the food comes steaming hot to the table and is very well prepared. A bottle of Trapiche Malbec, a beer and some soft drinks. Four flans with cream and the damage came to 240 pesos. 60 pesos each!

    Nice place, good service but the tables are a little small. A great place for taking a date!
    It was everything you said. Thanks for your post. Good eats and the place has a lot of character.

  9. #129
    Finally, also last week, I took a date to The Druid In (it's spelt like that!) Reconquista 1040. It was rather late (2 AM) and the waitress had to go to the kitchen to see what was available. We had an Irish stew and a Steak and Kidney pie. Both were reasonably good considering they were scraped from the bottom of the barrel! The crust on the S & K was as good as any I have ever had. 24 pesos each plate. We had imported Bass red beer and it was OK, much better than most local brews 17 pesos each. Then I had a chocolate mous (one of the best I have ever had) and my date had a flan with cream for 8 pesos and 6 pesos. Total damage 134 pesos. I am certainly going back at more decent hour to try the Steak and Kidney freshly cooked!

    Also a good place to take your date. Some years back there used to be some good live shows there (mostly Irish music)

  10. #128
    Also last week I, a friend and another couple went to Tancat. That's the Spanish restaurant on Paraguay (645) between Maipu and Florida. We all had shrimps in garlic (gambas al ajillo) (we all decided to have garlic so as our breaths wouldn't be offensive to each other!) The shrimps are big, fat and juicy, the food comes steaming hot to the table and is very well prepared. A bottle of Trapiche Malbec, a beer and some soft drinks. Four flans with cream and the damage came to 240 pesos. 60 pesos each!

    Nice place, good service but the tables are a little small. A great place for taking a date!

  11. #127
    Last week I went to La Chacra, Cordoba Av. Next door to Ramiro's. For many here it's a rip off joint but I had a small parrillada (mixed grill) for two, two lomos (they still have some of the best beef in town) two flans with cream though we had beer and not wine. The damage came to 130 pesos that's about US$40 each! A damn good meal, excellent service and a nice quiet atmosphere (that is if all those eyes from the mounted heads on the walls don't put you off!

    I hadn't been there for a while but I'll sure go back soon!

  12. #126

    El Cuartito, Talchuhano 937 and Paraguay

    This is my favorite pizza and empanada place in BA. Its been there for 70 some years, very old style. It happens to also be a favorite of Francis Ford Coppala. He has a photo with the owner on the wall.

    I like it when hitting apartments in microcentro during the day. If I don't want to sit down I can just grab an empanada at the counter and get in and out fast.

    Every now and then you will see someone important in there. Today there were three, what I am guessing from the uniforms were honchos in the Argentine air force. They were in a car with a police escort and they had a whole section cleared for them.

  13. #125

    Piola

    Quote Originally Posted by Mpexy
    Pizza Piola.

    Libertad 1078 (close to intersection of Sante Fe)

    Number listed elsewhere as 4812-0690 but it's actually a cell phone so if you call with controlled landline, won't get an answer. Need to dial the 15 4812 0690 for a cell.

    Saw the 2005 report and went there tonight. Very nice, upbeat, hip music playing and the crowd seemed fairly mixed with foreigners and young locals. Place was fairly packed but enjoyable - pizza was pretty darn good and great atmosphere.

    They have in addition to pizzas the usual selection types of italian pasta dishes but not sure how that ranks. If it's like the pizza, a good solid score.
    I checked out this place recently with a buddy who is a regular here. Highly recommended. Very good thin pizza. I like the Cuartito type, but also appreciate the good, thin crust. This is apparently a world wide chain, but this the only one in BsAs. Huge place. Well run. Some groovy, hip clientele, which is nice, because I like to take a gander at groovy, hip chickidoodles. Not cheap.

  14. #124
    Quote Originally Posted by Moore
    It's very sad to see Starbucks entering Argentina.

    Hopefully after the initial publicity it's a huge failure and they'll get out within a couple of years like Wendy's, Pizza Hut and Dunkin Donuts did. Or worst case scenario two or three stay open around Recoleta.

    Argentines are usually pretty good at quickly ejecting this kind of trash from their country.

    Starbucks is even worse than the others because the cafe is an integral part of the Argentine culture (hamburgers aren't)
    I must totally agree with you.

  15. #123
    Quote Originally Posted by Moore
    It's very sad to see Starbucks entering Argentina.

    Hopefully it's a huge failure and they'll get out within a couple of years like Wendy's, Pizza Hut and Dunkin Donuts did.

    Argentines are usually pretty good at quickly ejecting this kind of trash from their country.

    Starbucks is even worse than the others because the cafe is an integral part of the Argentine culture (hamburgers aren't)
    Here here. One of the many reasons I like BA is the distinct lack of fast food culture and the inherent ugliness. A few McDonalds and Burger Kings can be tolerated, but please, no mas. When I was in Mexico City, there was a fucking Starbucks everywhere.

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