Category Argentina

La Barra- Mendoza, Argentina

The meat! That is what you will be saying about Argentina once you experience such places as La Barra. The grill on any cut of meat you can think of will be perfect. The flavor of the meat is enhanced in a juicy and tender display of culinary art. La Barra gives a rustic and authentic vibe of a real Asado. The meat is displayed in the wood-fire grills. We were there in the winter, so as we stepped into the warm and toasty restaurant, the wafts of smoky grilled meat encompassed us and welcomed us in from the cold street. It was a “grilled meat hug” if you will, and it was fabulous! The huge open fire grill is the focal point of the restaurant and watching the cuts of meat sizzle and fat melt right in front of you is a top notch dinner show...

Cavas Wine Lodge- Mendoza, Argentina

If you’ve read the Timeless Wines email offerings for our Chakana line up, you have unknowingly been introduced to Cavas.  It was our last night in Mendoza after a 15 day tour of our Chile and Argentina producers. Chakana was hosting the event and our trusted guide, Gonzalo, assured us that we were in for a fantastic meal. Although we had physically traveled in the wrong direction a few times on our 764 mile trek to Salta, Gonzalo would never steer us wrong when it came to good food. I can’t tell you how many times Mike and I will be eating dinner at our kitchen table, turn to each other and say, “Remember how good the meat was in Argentina?” Asados are beautiful barbeque feasts of grilled meat...