Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
and invented the
alfajor
, now Argentina's favorite snack. They're still going strong: this,
on the plaza, is one of several branches.
La Boutique del Cocinero
INTERNATIONAL $$$
( 456-3864;
www.laboutiquedelcocinero.com
;
Irigoyen 2443; dinner AR$190; dinner Fri &
Sat)
This innovative chef's shop has an open kitchen out the back, where staff will teach
you to cook various styles of food in their Tuesday and Thursday evening classes. Best
are the weekend dinners, which might be Indian, sushi, Lebanese or anything else: those
who have booked turn up, make the dinner, supervised by a chef, then sit down to eat it
together with a decent wine. Great fun. Book ahead.
El Quincho de Chiquito
SEAFOOD $$$
(cnr Brown & Obispo Vieytes; set menu AR$95; lunch & dinner)
This legendary local institu-
tion is
the
place for river fish, on the
costanera
6km north of downtown. There are few
frills and no choice: four or five courses of delicious surubí, sábalo or pacú are brought
out; you can repeat as often as you want. Drinks are extra but cheap.
It's around AR$35 each way in a taxi (staff will call you one to take you back) or catch
bus 16 from any point on the waterfront road (AR$3.25).
Restaurante España
ARGENTINE $$$
(
www.lineaverdehoteles.com
;
Av San Martín 2644; mains AR$80-110; lunch & dinner; )
This
hotel restaurant on the pedestrian street is a lovely space, with high ceilings, attentive
staff and an old-fashioned feel. There's a huge menu that covers the range of fish (both
locally caught and from the sea), steaks, pasta, chicken and crepes, with a few Spanish
dishes thrown in to justify the name. The wine list is a winner, too.
Nesta
ARGENTINE $$$
( 15-531-6718;
www.facebook.com/nesta.restobar
;
Maipú 1964; mains AR$40-80; lunch &
dinner)
The nostalgic decor of this handsome house in a quiet leafy barrio makes a wel-
come evening retreat. A small menu of pizzas, vegetarian options and a couple of well-
prepared meat dishes is accompanied by reggae or chillout beats. Worth booking at
weekends.
Drinking & Nightlife
