POROTA IS NOW CLOSED – 2015. This tiny kiosco-sized café may be small, but you’d be surprised to see the wide selection of deliciousness that comes out of Porota’s cozy kitchen. Sandwiches, tartas, awesome lunch specials, creamy soups, salads, muffins, cupcakes, breads, scones, cakes, fresh *real* fruit juices – there’s very little that Porota doesn’t offer. […]
The Argentine Food Diaries: A Porteño Eating Challenge
THE CHALLENGE: TO EAT LIKE AN ARGENTINE, one day of consuming the most typical fare. A rundown of the most popular Argentine foods including breakfast, lunch, merienda, dinner and dessert. I asked some die-hard Argie culinary traditionalists what they ate on a daily basis, and these were the results… Disclaimer: It’s important to clarify that this is a massive generalization […]
Patagonia in Buenos Aires: The Other El Federal
I’m always in search for a certain type of restaurant that falls into a unique category: Argentine food but not parrilla, milanesa or empanadas. It’s tough to find that restaurant that is still considered Argentine, but served in a non-traditional way, with inventive combinations presented in a thoughtful fashion – and of course, all at a moderate price. El Federal (San […]