The more casual, sophomore location for chef Gonzalo Aramburu brings a fashionable bistro to the city’s Monserat neighborhood. Like a French atelier, the space is lined in raw concrete floors with shelves of olive oil and wine bottles with chalkboard menu on the main wall that gives glimpses of the culinary deliciousness that waits. Simple, raw tabletops and mix-and-match of chairs completes the industrial space with open kitchen that shows in all its glory �" as well as a few hot Argentine sous chefs.
The Food
An ala carte lunch and dinner menu couples a smaller prix fixe option with seasonal and daily specials. Meals begin with homemade bread and garlic oil that’s simply incredible followed by more formal appetizers like a signature beef tartare with fries, egg with duck confit and ingenious slow-cooked lamb. Heartier mains stick mostly to traditional meats with homemade sausage on mixed greens, roast chicken and grilled beef that could be the best you eat in Buenos Aries.
Last Word
Argentine chef draws from global inspiration for landmark dining room that’s still trendy, delicious in Palermo.
