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Casa del Visitante: 9-Course Food & Wine Paired Menu
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In the historic wine region of Maipu, Familia Zuccardi, knows that when it comes to crafting synergy on the palate, success comes down to the smallest of details.  The Familia Zuccardi property consists of a winery, olive oil factory, vegetarian bistro, and the Casa del Visitante.  In the Casa del Visitante Restaurant, Chef Matias Aldasoro constructs what is nothing short of a foodie’s paradise....

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Pan y Olivia: The Herbivore’s Retreat
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that Argentine vegetarians are few and far between. They can´t saunter up to the smoking grill and enjoy the heady aroma of salted meat.  They can´t partake in the ham and cheese croissants/ sandwiches/ quiches/ pizzas/ empanadas that populate nearly every menu.  “So what exactly is the point?” wonder the locals, as they bite into a chunk of...

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Mercado Central: Mendoza´s Food Culture
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Behind the noise of billboards, souvenir shops, Asado restaurants, and a steady stream of city traffic, is a hidden doorway that leads straight into the heart of Mendoza´s Central Market, known as Mercado Central. As Mendoza´s only indoor food market featuring fresh and dry goods, the market has become a household name amongst the locals, and a tourist landmark for travelers looking to get a...

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Mendoza´s Flying Chef: Meet Pablo Ranea
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After working in some of Mendoza´s finest restaurants, including La Bourgogne and Azafrán, Pablo Ranea has a new project: Pirca Food & Wine, a pop-up, closed-door, traveling food & wine experience.  That may sound like a lot to handle, but to Pablo is the kind of Chef who prefers to stay on his toes. As with most of life´s winding roads, experiences only connect...

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Recipe: Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
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As the year dips into Autumn temperatures (that is, in the Northern Hemisphere), there is nothing more soul-soothing than a warm bowl of something delicous.  This recipe, a roustic rendition of a classic soup, is full of smokey warmth, toasted pumpkin seeds and creaminess.  If you´re feeling frisky, Chefs Martin & Martin of Los Chocos closed-door restaurant encourage you to play with garnishes –...

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Chef Mun Pairs East & West at Bodega Casarena
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Once a big-city chef navigating the hustle of Buenos Aires, Chef Mun Kim came to Mendoza to offer a unique food & wine experience based on the fusion of flavors from the East & West.  Today Chef Mun, along with his business partner Cary Gilbert, manage Mun Restaurant at Casarena Winery, a culinary fusion of Asian & Argentine food & wine.  Along with a...

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