Argentine Cuisine

Argentina is all about meat. I don't recall eating any vegetables, which explains why I gained 6 lbs on my trip - and perhaps was a reason for being so tired. The food scene doesn't utilize vast arrays of spices in the cooking, which can lead to the food being sometimes bland. As far as cooking, always ask for meets to be cooked rare because they easily overcook them to the point that medium = well done!

Nevertheless, I had some delicious meals at several of the very best restaurants in South America. Best part besides the food were the prices. At our wonderful Blue Market rate, no meal costs more than $100 USD - (2 people, dessert, bottle of wine, gratuity). 

La Cabrera (#17 best restaurant in Latin America)
- its all about meat here - only need small dishes to cleanse pallet.

Sweet Breads and Intestines 

Tenderloin

Sucre (#29 best restaurant in Latin America) 
- contemporary fusion. The wine cellar sits in the middle of the restaurant. 

Octopus and seafood mix salad

Ribeye and fried Yuccas

Volcano truffle cake

Patagonia:
More earthy foods. Nothing unique 

Patagonian drink of choice - the brewery was 5 minutes from our hotel

Fresh lake trout empanada

 

Ox tongue with peppers and oil