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Pick Up The Fork

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My New Favorite Brunch: Hernán Gipponi Restaurant in Fierro Hotel

Posted on December 21, 2011 42 Comments

**Hernán Gipponi Restaurant is no longer in the Fierro Hotel**

For those looking to indulge in an extra special, extravagant brunch, skip the Faena, Park Hyatt or Alvear hotels and instead boutique it up at Hernán Gipponi’s restaurant, inside the Fierro Hotel.  After two visits this past month, it’s fair to say that H 2-da G has become one of my new favoritgo-to brunch spot in Buenos Aires. Just be prepared for serious bruncheando biznass: this elegant multiple course brunch is the real deal. 

Why do I think this brunch is the absolute hotness?  There are several reasons:

Reason #1: Fierro Hotel is blocks away from my apartment, which is utterly convenient since I have a 3 block radius <hungover> breakfast rule.
Reason #2: Although it’s pricier than the average café, it’s an exceptionally reasonable value at AR$100 per person.
Reason #3: The space is comfortable with a friendly, attentive staff who doesn’t shun you for getting your booziness (and bougieness) on midday.  There’s also a nice quiet garden, ideal for brunching and tanning.

Bottle of pink wine.

The menu changes regularly so it’s always a surprise of exactly what beautifully plated plate will come plating out of the kitchen.  Usually the meal consists of some sort of variation of fruit, yogurt, medialunas and bread basket, alcoholic shooter (like the Bloody Mary shown above), juice or smoothie of some sort, fried calamari, eggs, another savory dish, two sweet desserts, coffee and juice.  And it’s only available with a reservation.

First up to deck, fruit.  But as you can see not just any fruit.  Fresh perfect pieces of kiwi, strawberry and grapefruit – start the meal on a good note.

This may be one of the most awesome things I’ve put in my mouths in a long time: lulo mousse.  Lulo is a citrus fruit that comes from Colombia and the mousse has a light fluffy yogurt like consistency, similar to a yogurt after it’s been whipped up.  On top, a great combination of crunchy pistachios, tangy cold lychee and edible flowers. It’s insanely delicious.

So inventive, incredible flavors, interesting textures, delightful play on temperatures – this dish is one of a kind.

Next, a plate of perfectly fried calamari. I’m not talking about rings of rabas, these little fellas aren’t easy to track down in Buenos Aires.

Hey, tentacles. You so cute and crunchy. I’m gunna eat you, one leg at a time.

You think with the quantity of food served, a bread basket wouldn’t interest me. Guess again. In addition to the freshly baked breads, front and center on the top of the bowl were the best croissants I’ve had in Argentina.  Soft, warm, doughy inside with a crunchy, crispy, buttery crust.

On to the egg course, and yes it was spectacular. On my first visit, the egg dish included a more modern take on the traditional eggs benedict, with thin slices of tender roast beef.  Absolutely fantastic. I might have even licked my plate…

The second Fierro brunch extravaganza, they served a poached fried egg (yes, poached AND fried) with a side of hammy toasted goodness.

My egg was cooked pretty well, perhaps a bit overdone making a minimal ooze.  Others at the table weren’t so lucky and the yolk was solid.

Just as my stomach started to really fill up, the next course got dropped off.  And arepa filled with perfectly cooked meat and melted cheese.

Too heavy for my taste at this point in the meal, I didn’t think I could hold anymore food in my stomach.  Come on, you can do it.  I’ve been an All-Star member of the clean plate club since 1994.  I kept going.

When I came back for the second Fierro brunch, I was happy to see they replaced the heavy meat and cheese dish with a lovely rabbit escabeche, served on top of a tostado with some brie cheese on the side.

First postre, brunch #1: budin de manzana.  I’m sure it was extremely delicious, but nothing about it really excited me, especially after I just downed many other courses. And since I was on a diet, I skipped it – I have to maintain my girlish figure, you know.

First postre, Fierro Brunch #2: BOMB ASS cookies. Take that budin, you’ve just been schooled. Honestly, one of the best cookies I’ve had in a long time, with that perfect soft and chewy consistency.  I almost snatched the extra one at the table and stuffed it in my purse.

So, it’s coming to an end.  Brunch #1, postre #2, the final course was this apple fried dessert that had a similar texture to apple sauce, but was crunchy on the ends.  Not my favorite, the mushiness made it fall apart too easily and each forkful had a bit too much grease dripping down.

I much preferred my brunch round 2’s last postre: kinda like an apple pie with pistachio icecream. DABOMBBBBBBBB.  I didn’t think I could take anymore bites since I was about to collapse due to overeating, but it was so delicious I couldn’t PUT DOWN the spoon.

Two <almost> perfect brunches. I do wish that they had a menu on the table so I could read what was included since there was also a bit of confusion/inconsistency on the mozo end.

I did, however, have a bit of an issue with some cocktails that were charged when it wasn’t clear which cocktails / sizes of those cocktails were included in the menu.  When I ask which cocktail is included, and ask for it to be brought out at the beginning, I wasn’t expecting that to mean I wanted to pay an extra AR$35 for it when a smaller version is already included.  If it was a Bloody Mary I probably wouldn’t have minded, but I’m not really into Campari and OJ. Again, if that’s the only semi-negative thing I can say, I think things are working pretty well.

The photos speak for themselves, the food was just as good as it looks and HG has been added to the list of favorite BA brunch spots.

Hernán Gipponi Restaurant
Fierro Hotel
Soler 5862, Palermo Hollywood
3220-6800
By reservation only

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Filed Under: Brunch, Palermo, PUTF, Raunchy Restaurant Review, Shit I Like Tagged With: best brunch buenos aires, boutique hotel restaurant, brunch, Buenos Aires, eggs benedict, fierro hotel, hernán gipponi, Palermo

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  1. bill hasenlein says

    November 1, 2014 at 12:27 pm

    Where is Hernan Gipponi now?

    Reply
  2. digglesworth says

    September 5, 2013 at 7:49 pm

    just at the lunch on monday, prices are now 150 A$ per person, but still cheap by NY standards. the food was excellent and sucking down a bottle of Zuccardi helped too. The place was empty except two other parties of two, but can’t complain. the chef (Manuel?) came out and said hello, a nice chap. instead of going into you food fantasy, will say it was much better than Casa Cruz. glad to see bsas getting some hype, just need more cool bars like 878 and a decent happy hour lounge scene.

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  3. Ashley says

    September 29, 2012 at 8:32 pm

    HG is probably my favorite brunch in the city – I’ve gone maybe over 5 times since I first read your review last year, and find it excellent. Some dishes are better than others, but overall the food is so good, and I know the difference between good and bad food.

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  4. Anonymous says

    September 29, 2012 at 5:02 pm

    The food was not bad… But I just think it’s a sad excuse for a restaurant. I can think of many better Brunch spots…

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  5. Lorand Bartels says

    September 11, 2012 at 7:03 am

    ‘hard to fight the Jew inside’ ??!!

    Are you joking? Keep it to yourself, mate.

    Otherwise, a good blog.

    Reply
  6. JLA says

    March 12, 2012 at 4:08 pm

    I had been dying to check the Fierro/ Hernan Gipponi brunch and went yesterday. To be honest, we were disappointed. It was quite different than the menu above and the changes were not for the better. The wait staff was excellent – but we waited quite a while between plates (overall it was a solid 2 hrs+ – not that I was looking for speedy meal, but there was a lot of waiting). The breads and the fruit/petal yogurt cup were by far and easily the best items; the poached egg was also not bad although not as interesting as above and mine arrived broken. The fruit salad defined plain and was somehow dry, and the OJ was the least flavourful I’ve ever had in BA. Most other dishes were beautifully plated but either missed the mark or just fine. It is a beautiful place and overall pleasant experience, but the hunt for a really great brunch in Buenos Aires is still on.

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  7. Claudia says

    February 16, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    No me gusto nada, lo pongo como ejemplo de lugar snob. No lo recomiendo.

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  8. NOLAchef says

    January 31, 2012 at 12:31 am

    Is it possible to share this, or does it have to be per person? ES ENORME.

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  9. pedrofértil says

    January 24, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    You are an All-Star Member of the Clean Plate Club ! Like my mother !! (she’s a Lap’da Pie)

    On a different note, what’s all about Buenos Aires being “brunchtrificated”?

    Reply
  10. Young Nurthen says

    January 19, 2012 at 3:42 am

    just what I was looking for, great guide!

    Reply
  11. mariacarraa says

    December 26, 2011 at 9:15 am

    Looks amazing. Still haven´t been. This is a great reason to go!

    Reply
  12. Xema2005 says

    December 22, 2011 at 10:35 am

    can’t wait to go there and try it myself!

    Reply
  13. Pearl says

    December 21, 2011 at 12:49 pm

    Wow! Loved this posting! And from the photos, a must for my next brunch in BA. I am sure you don’t really partake in all the alcohol since your writing reflects only a sober writer!

    Reply
  14. consumingcostarica says

    December 21, 2011 at 12:22 pm

    OMG…that looks divine. We are still a few weeks out from getting to BsAs, but this place will certainly be first on the list. I am seriously drooling right now.

    Reply
  15. Anonymous says

    December 21, 2011 at 11:16 am

    the corn based masa filled with meat and cheese is an arepa it is corn based but never seen it with what looks like roast beef its very traditional break fast food in colombia venezuela

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  16. Fierro Hotel Staff says

    December 21, 2011 at 11:05 am

    We are glad you enjoyed it!

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    • Sunny says

      September 29, 2012 at 4:42 pm

      She was the only one who liked it! I went today and it sucked. The pictures have nothing to do with reality, they must have changed management or cut the budget. Very disappointing and costly recommendation!

      Reply
      • Ashley says

        September 29, 2012 at 8:37 pm

        Nope, she’s not the only one who likes it – we’ve recommended this place to probably to dozens of people and we’ve only heard raving reviews from them. To say that it ‘sucks’ that’s quite shocking, maybe it was an off day?

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    • Matt says

      September 29, 2012 at 10:01 pm

      Agreeeed 100%, you’re craaazy man for not liking this spot. That lulo yogurt / mousse is one of the most incredible things I’ve ever tasted, and that’s after living in Asia for 2 years. Eggs benedict and calamari were also spot on.

      Reply

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