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( 4300-7340;
www.cafelapoesia.com.ar
; Chile 502; mains AR$40-110; 8am-2am)
Step back in
time at this historic, traditional cafe. Originally a gathering place for artists and poets, this
small corner spot still retains its bohemian atmosphere with live music recitals on
Thursdays and Fridays. Snack on a turkey sandwich,
milanesa
(beef cutlet) or some pasta,
and try to relive the past.
ABUELA PAN $
( 4361-4936; Chile 518; daily menu AR$43; 8am-7pm Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm Sun; )
Tiny but at-
mospheric spot with just a handful of tables. The vegetarian special changes daily - ex-
pect things like spinach omelets, stuffed cannelloni and burghul hamburgers.
VEGETARIAN
CASAL DE CATALUNYA $$
( 4361-0191; Chacabuco 863; mains AR$60-100; 8pm-midnight Mon, noon-4pm & 8pm-midnight
Tue-Sat, noon-4pm Sun)
Located in BA's Catalan cultural center is this excellent Catalan res-
taurant. Big on seafood, its specialties run from garlic shrimp to fresh mussels and clams
in tomato sauce to fish of the day with
aioli
. Other typical dishes include
jam
ó
n serrano
(prosciutto-like ham), seafood paella and suckling pig. Don't miss the luscious
crema
Catalana
for dessert.
SPANISH
LA PANADERÍA DE PABLO $$
( 4331-4683; Defensa 269; mains AR$70-110; 9:30am-6pm Mon-Wed, 9:30am-midnight Thu & Fri,
8pm-midnight Sat, 10am-7pm Sun)
Enter this modern restaurant and be comforted by the awe-
some design, airy spaces and cozy booths. Try the smoked salmon salad with avocado,
rib-eye marinated in rosemary and thyme or Yamani rice stir fries. There are a few elegant
pizzas and pastas too, along with over a dozen cocktails to accompany. You'll also find a
great patio in back for warm days, plus breakfast offerings.
MODERN ARGENTINE
GRAN PARRILLA DEL PLATA $$
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( 4300-8858;
www.parrilladelplata.com
;
Chile 594; mains AR$65-100; noon-4pm & 8pm-1am)
There's nothing too fancy at this traditional corner
parrilla
- just old-time atmosphere and
generous portions of good grilled meats at decent prices. There are also pastas for that ve-
getarian who gets dragged along. Divided into two sections but they're right next to each
other.
CAFÉ SAN JUAN $$$
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