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Las Heras, but in 1993 they decided to move to
a more modern setting in the Panamericano
Hotel. The move has been successful and it has-
n't hurt the food one bit.
While the names of the continental and Italian
dishes will be familiar to you, each will have an
unusual ingredient or seasoning that makes it
special. The ravioli stuffed with spinach is
served with either a tomato-based sauce or a
buttery one. Pasta dishes include olives,
shrimp, anchovies and vegetables in their
sauces. Chicken with huge mushrooms, lamb
with herbs and sliced sweet and sour pork
dishes are all lightly sauced. There is a fixed-
price menu (different at lunch and dinner),
which includes an appetizer, main course, wine
and coffee.
Service here is
exemplary.
CATALINAS
Reconquista 875
4313-0182
Brit-style French cuisine
Expensive
Calle Reconquista in the Retiro section of down-
town is crowded during the day with executives
who work in this busy area. So, it is no surprise
that Catalinas is a popular lunch spot. Many an
important deal has been discussed and closed
over the seafood specialties here. What is a sur-
prise and a distinct credit to the terrific food,
conceived and prepared under the direction of
Chef Ramiro Rodriguez Pardo, is that
Catalinas is also very crowded at night when
the area is quiet. The ambience is British, with
