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Posted on September 4, 2010

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@saveurmag asked me to write about the 12 most ess

@saveurmag asked me to write about the 12 most essential dishes in Buenos Aires. I came up with 36, narrowed it down to 18, and then—because Libra—couldn’t decide. So, I polled thousands of you to weigh in on which Porteño foods you just can't live without. You can swipe right to check out the results and read more about it on Saveur.com
*📸all the best fotos by @lamacias_

Look! My milanesa is the shape of Argentina 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

Ohhh Peru, you taste so damn good! Lima is one of

Ohhh Peru, you taste so damn good! Lima is one of those rare food capitals where, when you’re well-advised, it’s almost impossible to have a bad meal. I went for @mitsuharu_maido's quinceañera party (AKA Michapalooza), and ended up staying for 10 delicious days. These were my highlights from a non-stop eating fiesta:

~ Digging into @clon.lima's flantastic 🍮
~ @mitsuharu_maido's 15th anniversary tasting menu, the master of Nikkei cuisine
~ A perfect hangover brunch @lamarcebicherialima @gastonacurio @thonyvasdi
~ @demo.lima cafe's cachapa & eggs Benedict arepas, the perfect brunch
~ @maytalima @jaimepesaque's tasting menu keeps getting better and better
~ @cosme.pe @jamesberckemeyer knows how to do Peruvian comfort food
~ @meritorest is art on a plate, and the flavors are next level @juan_luismt_ @__astrostudio__
~ niguiri cravings satisfied @shizenperu, incredible Nikkei flavors
~ @sapienslima gave me the grilled veggies my body asked for
~ @rafaelrestaurante's crab will be in my dreams, I also now understand why this place is so iconic
~ Michapalooza's food stalls, including @elchinitosangucheria
~ postre paella @ossocarnes @renzo_garibaldi
~ @cicloscafe for all your coffee and chocolate needs, plus the prettiest tiles ever
~ CHIFLES (plantain chips) all day, every day
~ Mercado scenes (Barranco & Surquillo)
~ Leche de tigre in @cantaranita.barranco for when you are too full to eat, but still need a daily dose of ceviche bc you're in Peru
~ The dancing cuy & gingerbread man appeared, just when the 🍄 hit at Michapalooza

I’m working on an article about milanesas and wa

I’m working on an article about milanesas and was curious about the nostalgia they evoke for so many of you. Since I didn’t grow up in Argentina eating milanesas, I don’t have that same deep connection. So, I posted this photo on my stories and asked how it makes you feel. Y'all had some very interesting answers! And naturally, because I'm a procrastinator when it comes to writing the actual article, I sent your responses to ChatGPT for analysis. Here’s what it came up with…

PS: my fave was @mauricio_guip's answer "Like my nonna just kissed me on the forehead" 🥹🥹

Nature's candy in Thailand & Vietnam 🌈🍏🍎🍐🍊🍋🍓🍇🍉🍌🍋‍🟩🍈🍒🍑🥭🥝🥑🥥
mangosteen, snake fruit, maracuyá, rambutan, pomelo, mango, watermelon, baby bananas, voluptuous grapes, longan, buddhas hand citron oh yeaaaa🍍🍡🍭🐘❤️🇹🇭🇻🇳👅💦🥳😋!!!

A rundown of 10 memorable things I've eaten in the

A rundown of 10 memorable things I've eaten in the last few weeks:

📍Dim Sum @royalmansion.timson: I went with an ordering expert so got the details on which dishes to get... stay tuned for more.
📍@parrillitapena: my go-to order is chorizo, bife de chorizo jugoso, fritas provenzal, ensalada mixta. And shout out to the free empanada appetizeezer & wine wall grabber claw.
📍@sandulchan: Nuevo Koreatown is one of my fave neighborhoods in the city, and this sopa de tofu picante from the Casita Azul is what I crave on a cold winter day.
📍@museosimik: Tostados de jamón y queso con jugo de naranja for the win! Argie breakfast of champs Bebe.
📍@xcalesitax: the mega event of the season with dozens of latam chefs popping up in restos. My favorite dish was @nuema_restaurante's ceviche de jipijapa @francarestaurante_ . I'm obsessed with this ceviche that's not only creamy and nutty, but so fun to say out loud ¡~JIPIJAPA~! PS: If you're ever in Quito, Nuema should be on the top of your list.
📍Mercado de Haedo Bolivian comedor: Sopa de maní & then veggie shopping. PS gracias for the tour @wilson_rodriguez__, the 🍕🤴of the west.
📍@sheikobsbagels: Turkey club w/ bacon is the best sandwich that exists. I like it on an onion bagel.
📍@xjoseelcarnicerox: T-bone steak with hot BUTTER melted on top. Totally extra, totally luxury. Full disclose: I was invited but posting out of my free will bc quality steak with butter need I say more.
📍 @panaderiadeanchoita: have y'all tried the alfajor de papa?! I'm not the biggest alfawhore (feel free to deport me), but this baby had a cake like consistency without the sickly sweet ddl.
📍@theflourstore: On behalf of my friends and myself, I'd like to publicly thank this double onion cheese burger for curing our intense hang overs when our brains feel like scrambled eggs.

*What other restaurants have you tried lately that have totally blown you away??

Last week I got an amazing tip about a Russian-own

Last week I got an amazing tip about a Russian-owned supermarket in Congreso that was rumored to have quality Russian products: an assortment of frozen pierogis, pelmenis, varenikis (Russian dumplings), sour cream, sauerkraut, sausages, yogurt, blintzes, and even COTTAGE CHEESE (!!!!) Naturally, I went running. And while the cottage cheese turned out to be ricotta (a very delicious one), I was quite pleased with my purchases. Especially the vareniki dumplings that were stuffed with potatoes, cebolla y hongos. I brought them home, pan-fried and steamed them with a bit of chicken stock, and served alongside sour cream, sauerkraut, paprika and hot sauce. My kind of cozy winter meal that takes minimal effort to make.

I'll never not get excited about stumbling upon these hidden gems standing in plain site. This supermarket that mostly caters to the Russian community has been open for over 2 years and I never knew of its existence until now, a perfect reminder to always keep exploring, near and far. PS: can somebody please mass produce cottage cheese already?!!!

📍@avoska.rusa.arg
Hipólito Yrigoyen 2000, Congreso

Oh Buenos Aires, you speak to my heart <3

Oh Buenos Aires, you speak to my heart <3

Snacking and wandering around is my favorite thing

Snacking and wandering around is my favorite thing to do in Barcelona 🇪🇸🦐

📍Exploring Argentina 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷 F

📍Exploring Argentina 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷
From the mountains to the playa, the vineyards to the campo, these are some scenes from Rio Negro, Mendoza, Tucumán, Provincia de BsAs, Córdoba & Neuquén

The best thing to do in Madrid? Eat and wander aro

The best thing to do in Madrid? Eat and wander around and eat and drink and eat some more 🇪🇸 #spain

You're So Sweet You're Giving Me A Toothache 🍭🍪🍮🎂🍫
This city got me on a sugar rush 😋

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