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Climbing aboard Paquebot, you'll feel as if you
are about to enter a scene from
Now Voyager
or
Titanic
. Though not as opulent as the ultra-
elegant oceanliners of the first half of the 20th
century, the decor is reminiscent of the art deco
style of the 40s and 50s. The cuisine is innova-
tive and contemporay. We recommend the
ravioles de salmón con salsa de limón y caviar,
oysters au gratin
,
and
merluza negra a la
plancha con papas a la crema
(grilled cod with
creamed potatoes)
.
Prices are reasonable for a
restaurant of this caliber.
Dining in Recoleta
The most fashionable residential
barrio
of the
city is also the mecca for those who enjoy dining
well in elegant yet informal surroundings. A
two-block traffic-free promenade is lined with
sidewalk cafés and fine restaurants where peo-
ple watching has been raised to an art form.
A paquebot, or
packet-boat, is a
small vessel
used to carry the
mail.
Informal means
casual chic.
We have not
listed every res-
taurant on the
promenade.
There are many
others. Check
the menus
posted outside.
Tip
Although side-by-side, these restau-
rants are crowded each night and it is
not unusual to wait for a table at mid-
night.
Restaurant fare varies from Japanese to Ger-
man to Continental and the decor and ambi-
ence vary enormously as well.
Favorites with Argentineans are the outdoor
dining areas on the promenade that each res-
taurant maintains. Covered with waterproof
