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the city's brightest and most contemporar y. Caricatures of major personalities adorn the
walls, and fr esh plants and flo wers give Lola's dining r oom a springlike atmospher e. A
French-trained chef offers creative dishes such as chicken fricassee with leek sauce, grilled
trout with lemon-grass butter and zucchini, and beef tenderloin stuffed with G ruyère
cheese and mushr ooms. The chef will pr epare dishes for those with special dietar
y
requirements as well.
Guido 1985 (at Junín). & 11/4804-5959. www.lolarestaurant.com/restaurant_ing.htm. Reser vations
recommended. Main courses $10-$20 (£6.80-£14). AE, DC, MC, V. Daily noon-4pm and 7pm-1am. No
metro access.
Moderate
El Mirasol PARRILLA One of the city's best parrillas, this restaurant serves thick
cuts of fine Argentine beef . Like P iegari (see abo ve), E l M irasol is also located in La
Recova, but its glassed-in dining ar ea full of plants and tr ellises gives the impr ession of
dining outdoors. Your waiter will guide you through the selection of cuts, among which
the rib-eye, tenderloin, sirloin, and ribs are most popular. A mammoth 2 1 / 2 -pound serv-
ing of tenderloin is a specialty, certainly meant for sharing. E l Mirasol is part of a chain
that first opened in 1967. The best dessert is an enticing combination of meringue, ice
cream, whipped cr eam, dulce de leche, walnuts, and hot chocolate sauce. The wine list
pays tribute to Argentine M albec, Syrah, merlot, and cabernet sauvignon. E l Mirasol,
frequented by business executives and government officials at lunch and a mor e relaxed
crowd at night, remains open throughout the afternoon.
Posadas 1032 (at A v. 9 de Julio in La Rec ova, near the F our Seasons Hotel). & 11/4326-7322. www.
el-mirasol.com.ar. Reservations recommended. Main courses $8-$40 (£5.40-£27). AE, DC, MC, V. Daily
noon-2am. No metro access.
Le Mistral MEDITERRANEAN Formerly known as G alani, this elegant but
informal restaurant in the Four Seasons Hotel serves Mediterranean cuisine with Italian
and Asian influences. I t has been completely r edesigned from its pr evious incarnation,
paying homage to Argentine materials such as leather and nativ e woods. The executive
lunch menu includes an antipasto buffet with seafood, cold cuts, cheese, and salads fol-
lowed by a main course and desser t. From the dinner menu, the aged Angus N ew York
strip makes an ex cellent choice. All grilled dishes come with béarnaise sauce or chimi-
churri (a thick herb sauce) and a choice of potatoes or seasonal v egetables. O rganic
chicken and fresh seafood join the menu, along with a terrific selection of desser ts. Live
harp music often accompanies meals, and tables ar e candlelit at night. E njoy an after-
dinner drink in Le D ôme, the split-lev el bar adjacent to the lobb y featuring liv e piano
music and occasional tango shows. The Sunday brunch, which runs about $35 (£19), is
one of the best in Buenos Aires.
Posadas 1086 (at A v. 9 de Julio , in the F our S easons Hotel). & 11/4321-1234. Reser vations recom-
mended. Main courses $12-$25 (£8.20-£17). Sun brunch $35 (£24). AE, DC, MC, V. Daily 7-11am, noon-
3pm, and 8pm-1am. No metro access.
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Inexpensive
Café Victoria CAFE Perfect for a relaxing afternoon in Recoleta, the cafe's outdoor
patio is surrounded by flowers and shaded b y an enormous tr ee. Sit and drink a coffee or
enjoy a complete meal. The three-course express lunch menu offers a salad, main dish, and
dessert, with a drink included. Afternoon tea with pastries and scones is ser ved daily from
4 to 7pm. The cafe remains equally popular in the evening, with excellent people-watching
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