What is the Meaning of Life Without Friends to Share Food With?
One of the friend's that I was planning on spending every second I could with was my darling Julie. Julie and I had met 4 years ago in my favorite Manhattan boutique Calypso. She was the manager there and on one of my numerous trip's to the store she struck up a conversation with me. That conversation ended up lasting for several hours and then further blossomed into a a very deep and meaningful friendship. The thing that bonded us straight away was that we both had boyfriends whom lived in Buenos Aires. Soon after our initial meeting, she moved to Buenos Aires to marry her porteño Seba. Thus, on my trips to visit my own porteño Lucas, I would always make sure to plan extra time to spend with her as well. Julie just exudes fabulousness from every pore. Timewith her is always treasured and just like her name, she truly is ajewel.
The 1st night I arrived into Buenos Aires on this past trip, Julie suggested that we celebrate our reunion in an Argentinean fusion restaurant near my hotel called Crizia. I was so excited to see her and Seba, that I do not think I would have cared if we had eaten at McDonald's. Sure enough though, Julie's recommendation was perfect (like always).
Not only was the décor posh and the food divine, but there are not too many places in this world where you can feed 4 people each 3 gourmet courses with a bottle of wine and cocktails for less than $100. Also, as most people know, Argentina is obsessed with meat and being that I am a vegetarian it can be difficult to find suitable meals. However, it was not the case this time, as their gnochi was drool worthy!
Lucas and I enjoying a tender moment.
Lucas, Seba, Julie, and me ready to dig into our main courses.
The following night was cause for another celebration! This time we were honoring Lucas' Birthday. Sadly, he had to work and was only able to join Julie and I for dessert later in the evening. The place that we chose to eat at was the Sushi Club. Julie and I have had many memorable meals there and while it is certainly not the best restaurant in Buenos Aires, we keep on returning since it has delicious sushi and a gorgeous view of the water. The people that dine there are also amongst some of the most fashionable in the city.
Julie, Lucas (the guest-of-honor), and I with the Birthday cake.
I wonder what his wish was? By the way, it was a trick candle, haha!
One of my last meals of the trip, and by far my favorite, was at Casa de Watson-Gomez, aka Julie's house. Seba generously agreed to make homemade pasta from scratch. What a husband!
Seba's creations.
While Seba went to work in the kitchen, Julie and I conversed about life with glasses of Malbec in our hands and Billie Holiday playing in the background. I remember sitting on her futon thinking how grateful I am to experience these unforgettable moments of great food with great friends. It is such a powerful combination!
On a side-note, porteños do not begin eating dinneruntil around 10PM. Even that is considered on the early side. Be preparedto dine very late while in Buenos Aires. We did not sit down to eat the pasta until 12:30AM.
Julie finished off our meal with her own dulce de leche cocktail that was sinfully good. I have been making them out of nostalgia every couple of days now that I have returned. The recipe is quite simple: dulce de leche liquor, cream, 3 ice cubes, and dulce de leche and brown sugar to rim the glass.
Of course, there are a dozen of otherrestaurants in Buenos Aires that I would highly recommend (please do email me if you would like a list), but these were by far the most memorable meals of the trip. ¡Buen provecho!
While reading your post, I realized how much I missed when I was in BS. I didn't even try dulce de leche. I definately need your list of restaurants.
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