ALCHEMY DMC strives to keep pushing boundaries so we went looking for the best ceviche in town in the humble neighborhood of Rodrigo Bueno.
We were tipped off by renowned Peruvian chef Anthony Vázquez from La Mar Restaurant, who said the ceviche served in “Lo de Nachito” is the city’s best kept secret without a shadow of doubt.
We thoroughly enjoyed an amazing lunch and shared for a little while the culture, necessities and the everyday life of this area and its people. They welcomed us with their arms wide open.
It would be our pleasure to share these experiences with our alchemist friends, who are always ready for new challenges!
This time I’ll tell you about a must-see event full of alchemy that I attended in Mendoza: 10 Manos!
What is it about? 5 luxury world-known Argentine chefs formed a team years ago, and host this event once a year in different parts of the world (don’t forget to check where the 2020 edition of this must-see event will take place). The starring lineup of the “Dream Team”: Narda Lepes, Mauro Colagreco (no less than the first Argentine chef to be awarded a Michelin star for his famous restaurant, Mirazur, in France), Fernando Trocca, Germán Martitegui and Guido Tassi.
More hands joined in, like Tato Giovannoni´s, with his perfect cocktails, and as bonus: all wines from winery Zuccardi Piedra Infinita, among others.
Obviously, all of them care a lot about my rating in the COQUERA
guide, so I’ll award them 4 shoes and a glass of wine (EXCELLENT Plus!), and here
is the reason why:
It was like stepping them down and
right back up from the premium chef category pedestal: Down, because we saw
them in action as plain regular people just cooking and hosting us with the
same care and intimacy you would expect from your own friends when having you at
their home. And then, back up to the top, with the warmth and quality of
service truly worthy of the podium.
The environment in such a winery, with its owners as our luxury hosts, added even more magic to the event. And right at the foot of the Andes.
The menu featured chef Martitegui’s tamales with two types of corn and partridge leg; chef Tassi’s blood sausage with fresh beans; Colagreco’s shredded and pressed lamb confit, with sweet potatoes, caramelized onions, dates and mashed quince on the side, and another dish of persimmon with Armagnac whipped cream; chef Narda Lepes’ squash tempura with aioli; and chef Martitegui’s kid goat tacos wrapped in lettuce leaves.
Spectacular live music by duet Mariano Dalla Torre and Gustavo Bruno.
Over one hundred guests, gastronomic icons, journalists, wine experts and special—not to say shameless—guests, like me. My conclusion: gastronomy, cocktails and premium wines combined in a luxury environment. If you are a hearty eater, add this event to your bucket list!
As every place we attend with ALCHEMY DMC, this event turned every single element into gold!
ESTA VEZ LES COMPARTO UN EVENTO IMPERDIBLE Y CON VERDADERA ALQUIMIA AL QUE ASISTI EN MENDOZA: DIEZ MANOS!
De qué se trata: 5 chefs argentinos muy reconocidos en el mundo entero, formaron este equipo hace años, celebrando este evento una vez al año en distintas partes del globo (así que estén atentos a ver dónde se hace este imperdible en su edición 2020). Les paso el listado del “Dream Team”: Narda Lepes, Mauro Colagreco (nada menos que el primer argentino en obtener su primer estrella Michelin por su famoso restaurante Mirazur en Francia), Fernando Trocca, Germán Martitegui y Guido Tassi.
A ellos se sumaron más manos como Tato Giovannoni, con su impecable coctelería, y todos los vinos de Bodega Zuccardi Piedra Infinita, entre otros.
Es obvio que a todos ellos les re importa mi calificación en la GUIA COQUERA, así que les entrego 4 zapatos y una copa de vino (EXCELENTE MÁS UN PLUS). Van mis motivos:
Fue bajar y volver a subir a un pedestal a chefs Premium: bajarlos porque vimos amigos cocinando, en acción, atendiéndonos a nosotros con el mismo esmero que uno espera de un amigo que te recibe en su casa; subirlos porque la calidad y calidez de todo lo que hicieron bien les merece el podio.
Porque el ambiente en semejante bodega, donde estaban sus dueños como host de lujo logró todavía más magia. Y todo al pie de la Cordillera de los Andes.
Un poco del menú: tamal con dos tipos de maíz y pata de perdiz, de Martitegui; de Tassi, morcilla con porotos frescos; de Colagreco, cordero confitado, desmenuzado y prensado, con batata, cebollas caramelizadas, dátiles y puré de membrillos y otro plato de caqui con crema chantilly Armagnac y nueces caramelizadas; tempura de calabaza con alioli de Narda Lepes, y un taco de chivo envuelto en hoja de lechuga, de Martitegui también.
Spectacular live music by duet Mariano Dalla Torre and Gustavo Bruno.
Música en vivo espectacular con el dúo Mariano Dalla Torre y
Gustavo Bruno.
Más de cien invitados: referentes gastronómicos,
periodistas, enólogos, invitados especiales, y caraduras, o como los quieran
llamar, como yo.
Conclusión: gastronomía, coctelería y vinos Premium en un
ambiente de lujo. A los amantes del buen comer anoten este evento en su
bucketlist! Como todo lo que vivimos con ALCHEMY DMC este evento transformó
cada elemento en Oro!
Desde que entré al lugar enloquecí con la decoración. Es una parrilla asiática fusión y la ambientación es como entrar a todos los países de Asia que uno imagine, en un sólo lugar.
Después de recorrer cada detalle de la deco, hay que dedicarse a jugar: sí como leen.. está lleno de juguetes, algunos se mueven cuando los iluminan; otros son videojuegos vintage que prendés y jugás como cuando eras chico. Supongo que esperan de una vez por todas la parte gastronómica no? El chef es el gran colombiano Pedro Peña, que además es un anfitrión de primera!
Consejo: ir con reserva previa. Hay dos turnos: a las 20.30 y a las 22.30. Tienen opción de Barra o Mesa; les aconsejo optar por la primera porque hablan directamente con el chef, quien pregunta sus gustos y en base a eso uno come. Obviamente, hay carta pero déjense guiar por las opciones que les de el chef que siempre acierta.
Prueben la cocktelería que además de ser riquísima, viene en vasos súper divertidos..
Para salir en modo tacos y ropa de gaucho. Se van a sorprender tanto como yo con esta taberna que abrió sus puertas a fines del año pasado. Una mega perla en Palermo. Esta joyita es el nuevo Bar de Tato Giovannoni, uno de los bartender estrella cuyo mítico bar Florería Atlántico llegó al ranking de los mejores 10 bares del mundo.
Razones no foodies para ir a conocer este lugar:
✔Es una taberna argentina que hace honor a nuestras raíces en cada detalle.
✔Homenajea a las mujeres de nuestra historia y lo pueden ver en sus pinturas.
✔La bandera albiceleste está en cada detalle de la ambientación.
✔Imposible no deslumbrarse con el mega espejo de los Escudos de varias provincias.
✔Antes de empezar a comer diviértanse recorriendo cada rincón y probándose sombreros muy chic.
✔Atención súper cálida, profesional y distendida a la vez.
Razones foodies para ir con mayor urgencia:
✔cocktelería Premium a cargo de Tato.
✔Comida bien argentina pero con una preparación Gourmet que tiene como encanto, que van a probar lo que comemos en nuestras casasa pero de manera súper elaborada sin perder el sabor. Lo gourmet no hace perder su sabor original ya que ser respeta la esencia.
Es una popular parrilla ubicada en la localidad de José León Suárez, con un salón grande tipo quincho atendido por sus dueños, Oscar el Entrerriano y su familia, junto a un gran staff. Les aseguro que no van a encontrar ni un solo turista, y van a estar viviendo una experiencia 100% auténtica… quién les dice hasta nos cruzamos ahí?
Es un asador a la leña con cortes clásicos pero sin duda las vedettes son el Lechón, Chivito, Cordero o Conejo a la parrilla.
Tip fundamental: después de semejante comilona dejen lugar para la siesta!!!
Dirección: Av. Brigadier de Rosas 1391 – JOSE LEON SUAREZ
Un plan 2×1 que pueden vivir en dos opciones: hacer sus compras en Corte Carnicería y que un argentino amigo (que espero para esas alturas tengan ya alguno y sino siempre me pueden escribir) les prepare un buen asado en su casa; o bien comer en Corte Comedor (ambos lugares están un lado del otro y elijan lo que elijan, visiten ambos).
Esta es una parrilla boutique con una decoración, una atención y sobre todas las cosas una comida incréible.
Mis recomendados para pedir: croquetas de asado con bechamel, mollejas, merguet de cordero de entrada (sí, sepan que cuando vengan acá van a dejar la dieta afuera). El hit de plato principal es sin dudas el bife de novillo madurado 60 días.
Dirección: Av. Olazábal 1399 – BELGRANO
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5. MUMBAI
Cansados de carne y asado? Les doy buena opción para viajar a otro continente sin moverse de Argentina.
Mumbai es un restaurante de comida india en pleno Palermo. Hay opción de menú degustación genial para quienes quieren probar de todo.
La ambientación a uno lo transporta a India, pero en pleno corazón de BA. Mis consejos foodies: no perderse la entrada de langostinos rebozados en harina de garbanzos, el curry de cordero y el tandoori chicken.
Todo acompañando por naaan, pan plano de harina de trigo típico de los países asiáticos. No dejen de probarlo!!
Un lugar que nunca falla, en un barrio cero turístico, Villa Pueyrredón.
Además de ser un restaurante con una ambientación súper cálida y que te remonta a Italia, todo el personal es súper atento, servicial e italianos de pura cepa.
Esta perla escondida es del reconocido chef Paolo Spertino. Les doy mis consejos foodies: de entrada Buratta (media porción fue más que suficiente), después tabla de mariscos y pescados y cómo no podía ser de otra manera, para terminar pastas: ravioles al pesto con langostinos. Todo un manjar!!
Eso sí hay que respetar las reglas de Renato:
1.- No pedirás queso para platos que vienen del mar.
2.- No dejarás vino en la mesa.
3.- Tratarás a tu camarero como él te trata.
4.- Si comiste rico, predícalo.
Este restó fue elegido como una de los 10 mejores restaurantes que abrieron sus puertas en la Ciudad de Buenos Aires en el 2018. El lugar tiene una ambientación imponente, hay pocas mesas, y lo ideal es comer en la barra, con la cocina a la vista.
Comida a la parrilla para todos los gustos, que incluye carne, pescado o incluso … para quienes en su paso por Argentina necesitan descansar un poco de la opción parrilla, tienen excelentes pastas. Mi consejo: no se pierdan de probar el choripán de oriente, que viene con dos salsas a elección y el pan es de otro planeta, diferente a cualquier choripán que vayan a probar en nuestro país.
Para acompañar les aconsejo pedir, en esta tierra también de vinos, la opción de Bienconvino, que viene en una excelente serie maridaje que varía según la elección del menú.
Dirección: Juan Ramirez de Velasco 1520 – CHACARITA
Ever since I first entered the place, I have been crazy about its design. This is a fusion Asian grill house and, because of its atmosphere, it feels like being in each and every Asian country you can imagine, all in just one place.
Once you have enjoyed all the design details, you have to spend some time playing: yeah, as you’ve read… The place is full of toys: Some of them move when illuminated, others are vintage video games you switch on and play as if you were a child. I guess you’re all waiting for the gastronomic info, aren’t you? Well, the chef is the well-known Colombian Pedro Peña, who is indeed the most perfect host!
A word of advice: Make a reservation. You can choose 20:30 or 22:30. Either bar or table. I would go for the first option as you can talk directly with the chef and he inquires about your tastes and suggests a perfectly suiting meal. Of course, there is a menu, but let the chef guide you through some options as he’s always right.
By the way, you should also have a cocktail, they are delicious and served in funny glasses.
The perfect place for your heels and gaucho outfit! You’ll be as surprised as I was by this tavern that opened by the end of last year. Located in Palermo, this real gem is the brand new bar of Tato Giovannoni, one of the top bartenders whose legendary bar, Florería Atlántico, was ranked among the 10 best bars worldwide.
Reasons why you should visit this place—other than its food! ✔ This is an Argentine tavern honoring Argentine roots in every single detail. ✔ It pays tribute to Women in Argentine history as you’ll see on the paintings. ✔ The Argentine flag is present in every detail across the place.
✔ You´ll be astonished by a mega mirror displaying the coats of arms of several provinces. ✔ Before you sit down to eat your meal, have some fun going all over the place and trying on pretty chic hats. ✔ Service is warm-hearted, professional and relaxed as well.
Food-related reasons that will urge you to visit this place: ✔ Premium cocktails made by Tato. ✔ Genuine Argentine food with a gourmet preparation, which means that you´ll eat homemade Argentine food, though highly sophisticated, with no flavors lost! In other words, the gourmet style keeps the original food taste without changing its essence.
You should wear sneakers to this place… but don’t miss the chance of eating here!
Hosted by its owners—Oscar “el Entrerriano” and his family—and a large staff, this is a popular grill house displaying a vast quincho-style lounge in the district of José León Suárez. Rest assured that you will find no tourists here and you will live a 100% authentic experience, the real thing… Who knows? Fancy meeting you here!
As a wood-fired grill house, it offers the typical meat cuts, but the leading stars are grilled suckling pig, kid goat, lamb and rabbit. A word of advice: after such a feast, you will need to allow some time for a nap!
Address: Av. Brigadier de Rosas 1391 – JOSE LEON SUAREZ
A 2×1 special treat where you have two equally satisfying choices: You can either buy at the butcher’s Corte Carnicería and have your Argentine friend—I hope by this time you already have one (if you don’t, you can always call me!)—barbecue a full-fledged asado at home, or have a meal at the restaurant Corte Comedor (you’ll find one place next to the other, and no matter what you choose, you should visit both).
This is a boutique grill house with an amazing design, service and, above all, excellent food.
A word of advice on the menu: as appetizers, you should order barbecue croquettes with béchamel sauce, sweetbreads and lamb merguez (yeah, you’d better not be on a diet when you come here) and, as the main dish, you should have 60-day aged steer steak; you can make sure this is the hit.
Address: Av. Olazábal 1399 – BELGRANO
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5. MUMBAI
Tired of meat and grills? Here is a good choice for you to travel to a different continent without leaving Argentina.
Mumbai is an Indian food restaurant in the heart of Palermo. It features a taste-it-all menu for those who are eager to leave no flavor out of such an exquisite experience.
The atmosphere of this place will take you to India, though you will never leave the heart of Buenos Aires. A word of advice on the food: For starters, don’t miss the chickpea flour coated shrimps, lamb curry and tandoori chicken.
On the side of every dish, you will have naan—which is wheat bread typical of Asian countries. You will never regret this!
A place that never fails in Villa Pueyrredon—a neighborhood where you will hardly ever find a tourist.
Besides this restaurant’s exceptionally friendly atmosphere and genuine Italian feeling, the staff is truly warm, obliging and, of course, every inch Italian.
Behind this hidden gem is the well-known chef, Paolo Spertino. A word of advice on the food: For starters, have burrata (a half serving is quite filling), followed by a fish and seafood platter, and to top it all, there is nothing like having some pasta: ravioli with pesto and shrimps. Mouthwatering, indeed!
Mind you—tongue in cheek—you should abide by Renatto’s rules at all times: 1.- You shall not have grated cheese over sea dishes. 2.- You shall not leave wine on the table. 3.- You shall treat your waiter as he treats you. 4.- You shall praise your food if it was tasty.
Ranked among the top 10 restaurants first opening its doors in 2018 in the City of Buenos Aires, this place has a breathtaking atmosphere: few tables—perfect for eating at the bar—and a view of the kitchen.
The menu features grilled food to cater to every taste, including beef, fish, and what not… Even if you need to take a break from Argentine grill, you will certainly enjoy an exquisite choice of pasta. A word of advice: Don’t miss the Eastern Choripán! This grilled-sausage sandwich comes with two choices of sauce on the side and the bread is totally out of this world… Definitely, a choripán you will taste nowhere else in this country.
In a land also well known for its wines, it is worth ordering any of Bienconvino labels, which offer an outstanding Serie Maridaje for every choice of meal.
Huemules Mountain Reserve is a tourist project located in Estancia Huemules, on the Rivadavia Mountain Range, 22km from Esquel, Chubut province. It will provide the purest contact with Nature without leaving aside the comfort of a big room with private bathroom, Patagonian cuisine and the kindest service, as well as a wide variety of adventurous activities within the marvelous view of our Patagonia.
FEATURES: 6100 hectares of natural reserve with snowy mountain summits, streams and forests of original species. You will travel along 1100m of slopes and 50km of wild and rough roads. It is next to Los Alerces National Park.
DOMES: 10 domes (28m2 each) Private bathroom, hot water Wood replace 220v electricity Deck and private balcony Panoramic views
COMMON AREA: Reception Dinning room restaurant Living room / Lounge Bar Public restrooms
ACTIVITIES: As regar entertainment that imply movement, we offer all kinds of recreational and sports outdoor activities during summer and winter. Concerning relaxation, it is the impressive natural scenery of snowy mountains, forest and streams surrounded by silence and solitude that will provide the perfect atmosphere for relaxation and contemplation.
Summer: Horse riding Trekking Mountain Bike Flora and Fauna observation
Miroslava is a dreamer and entrepreneur, she loves to explore and discover new places, cultures and customs. That is the reason why she is in Argentina today working as an administrative assistant at ALCHEMY DMC. She is characterized for being a happy, empathic, proactive person who works in an organized and responsible way.
