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02-14-10 16:17 #137
Posts: 55La 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.
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11-15-09 01:53 #136
Posts: 552
Venues: 8Yeah, 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.
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09-02-09 01:52 #135
Posts: 3040Originally Posted by Billnyc
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
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08-31-09 14:18 #134
Posts: 3Can someone tell me the location of Juana M? I stay at the Intercontinental. Or maybe another good salad bar type place?
Thanks
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06-20-09 23:11 #133
Posts: 243General 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.
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04-21-09 09:23 #132
Posts: 286About 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.
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04-15-09 17:41 #131
Posts: 5Confirming Recommendation: Juana M Restaurant
Originally Posted by Sidney
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.
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04-02-09 14:18 #130
Posts: 374Originally Posted by Aqualung
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03-10-09 00:00 #129
Posts: 754Finally, 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)
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03-09-09 23:48 #128
Posts: 754Also 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!
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03-09-09 23:06 #127
Posts: 754Last 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!
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03-03-09 14:24 #126
Posts: 1009El 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.
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01-16-09 01:25 #125
Posts: 2470Piola
Originally Posted by Mpexy
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11-08-08 21:22 #124
Posts: 754Originally Posted by Moore
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11-08-08 21:21 #123
Posts: 2470Originally Posted by Moore