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Chirimoya
VEGETARIAN $
(
www.facebook.com/chirimoya.vegetariano
; España 211; mains AR$30-60; 9am-3pm & 9pm-
midnight Mon-Fri, 9pm-midnight Sat; )
Colorful and upbeat, this vegan (some honey
used) cafe-restaurant makes an enticing stop. Delicious blended juices and organic wines
wash down daily-changing specials served in generous portions. It's all delicious: it does
deliveries, too.
Casa Moderna
DELI $
(Vicente López 423; light meals AR$40-70; 10am-2pm & 6-11pm Mon-Sat; )
Excellent
cheeses, cured meats and preserves are on sale in this charismatic deli. Out the back - in-
cluding a pretty little garden patio - are tables where you can enjoy gourmet sandwiches,
a glass of wine, or delicious
picadas
(shared appetizer plates).
Jovi II
ARGENTINE $
(
www.jovidos.com.ar
;
Balcarce 601; mains AR$40-75; 12.30-3.30pm & 8pm-midnight)
A long
terrace overlooking the palms of Plaza Güemes is just one reason to like this popular loc-
al restaurant that does a huge range of dishes well, without frills and in generous por-
tions. Several rabbit dishes, tasty fish and a succulent plate of the day are backed up by
excellent service.
La Monumental
PARRILLA $
(Entre Ríos 202; mains AR$40-75; 12.30-3pm & 8pm-12.30am)
The fluorescent lighting and
phalanx of fans mark this out as a classic neighborhood grill. Generous quantities, in-
cluding an impressive array of free nibbles, cheap house wine and decent meat seal the
deal. Half-portions are more than enough for one. Don't confuse it with the more upmar-
ket restaurant with the same name diagonally opposite.
Viejo Jack
PARRILLA $
(Av Bicentenario de la Batalla de Salta 145; mains AR$50-80; 12.30-3.30pm & 8pm-1am or later)
Far enough out of the tourist zone to be authentic, but not so far it's a pain in the back-
side to get to, this is a down-to-earth spot very popular with locals for its
parrillada
