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Congreso
Pizzería Güerrín
PIZZERIA $
( 4371-8141; Av Corrientes 1368; slices AR$8; 11am-1am Sun-Thu, to 2am Fri & Sat)
A quick
pit-stop on Av Corrientes is this cheap but classic pizza joint. Just point at a pre-baked
slice behind the glass counter and eat standing up with the rest of the crowd. Or sit down
and order one freshly baked - this way you can also choose from a greater variety of top-
pings for your pizza.
Chan Chan
PERUVIAN $
( 4382-8492; Hipólito Yrigoyen 1390; mains AR$35-65; noon-4pm & 8pm-midnight Tue-Sun)
Thanks to fair prices and relatively quick service, this colorful Peruvian eatery is jam-
packed at lunchtime with office workers devouring plates of
ceviche
(seafood cured in
citrus) and
ajiaco de conejo
(rabbit and potato stew). There are also plenty of
arroz cha-
ufa
(Peruvian-style fried rice) dishes, easily downed with a tangy pisco sour or a pitcher
of
chicha morada
(a sweet fruity drink).
Parrilla Peña
PARRILLA $
( 4371-5643; Rodríguez Peña 682; mains AR$50-90; noon-4pm & 8pm-midnight Mon-Sat,
noon-4pm Sun)
This simple, traditional and long-running
parrilla
is well known for its
excellent-quality meats and generous portions. The service is fast and efficient and it's
great value. Don't expect many tourists - this is a locals' sort of place. Also on offer are
homemade pastas, salads and
milanesas
(breaded steaks), along with several tasty
desserts and a good wine list.
Aramburu
GOURMET $$$
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OFFLINE MAP
( 4305-0439;
www.arambururesto.com.ar
;
Salta 1050; prix fixe AR$390; 8:30-11pm Tue-Sat)
'Molecular' dining has taken Buenos Aires by storm, and Chef Gonzalo Aramburu is
leading the pack. The set 12-course meal might take you up to three hours to enjoy, each
artistically created plate just a few bites of gastronomic delight. Expect enlightening
tastes, textures, smells, plus unique presentations and a highly memorable meal. Located
in the edgy but upcoming neighborhood of Montserrat.
