Argentina

Argentina, famous for steaks and Malbec wines offer so much more. You’ll find a large Italian influence in Buenos Aires regional specialties throughout the country.

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Paperback Version – Authentic Food Quest Argentina, Available Now!

We had the idea almost 1.5 years ago of writing a book about the authentic foods we would discover on our quest. This idea came to us in the... read more →

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The Best Stores For Authentic Argentinian Food

Chances are that your trip to Argentina, will involve visiting the popular tourist attractions. Possibly the beautiful UNESCO Heritage gorge, Quebrada de Humahuaca in Jujuy province. Or perhaps, the Cementerio... read more →

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The Best Dulce De Leche In Argentina Expert Interview

Argentinians love sweets and dulce de leche is one of the favorites that delights the nation. What is dulce de leche you might ask, it is literally “sweetened milk”... read more →

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Why You Need Travel Insurance On Your Food Adventures

Dental insurance isn’t something most travelers think about when looking to purchase travel insurance for long term travel. This was certainly the case with us. As we prepared to... read more →

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Francis Mallmann on Argentina, Cooking and Fire

When we asked our Argentinian friends in preparation for our quest for authentic food in Argentina: Who best represents authentic Argentine cuisine? From whom can we learn more about... read more →

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Our Book: Authentic Food Quest Argentina Is Out Now!

We are incredibly thrilled to announce that our new book, Authentic Food Quest Argentina: A Guide to Eat Your Way Authentically Through Argentina is now available on Amazon Kindle.... read more →

How To Cook Amazing Argentine Dishes With Mirta

One of the best ways to learn about a person’s food and culture is to step into their kitchen. Food is how people show love for their families, friends... read more →

9 Ways How to Grill Like An Argentinian

One of Summer’s greatest pleasures is barbecue grilling. To make the most of your barbecue season, we invite you to discover Argentinian grilling. Argentina takes its beef very seriously... read more →

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The Ultimate Guide That Will Make You Crave For Argentina Beer

You might think that Argentina is all about Malbec wine. Let’s get real, the craft beer craze is taking over the country. It is true that you are more... read more →

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10 Popular Argentinian Street Food To Feast On

Street food has been a growing food trend across the globe for the last few years. While in Argentina on our quest for authentic food, we looked to discover... read more →

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Touring a Goat Farm in a Winery in Argentina

Have you ever visited a goat farm in a winery? When we went to Cafayate, the second wine producing region in Argentina, it was to discover its famous Torrontés... read more →

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Quinoa: 5 Unusual Ways To Enjoy It In South America

One of the most significant and important grains we experienced on our authentic food quest in South America was quinoa or quinua in Spanish. Even though we were already... read more →

Top 10 Authentic Foodie Experiences in Buenos Aires – Part 2

Argentina, famous for it’s steaks and malbec wines has more to offer foodies and travelers in the gastronomy scene. This two part article highlights the top 10 Buenos Aires food... read more →

Top 10 Authentic Foodie Experiences in Buenos Aires – Part 1

Argentina, famous for its steaks and Malbec wines has more to offer foodies and travelers in the gastronomy scene. As part of our quest to discover the authentic food... read more →

Ciervo, Jabali and Cordero – The Meat Specialties of Bariloche

Patagonia is home to Argentina’s best meat such as lamb, wild game, deer, and wild rabbits. European immigrants who moved to Bariloche in the early 20th century brought their... read more →

Trout – The Fish Speciality of Bariloche, Argentina

We are currently in Bariloche enjoying the beautiful outdoors as well as on our quest for the local specialties. We covered chocolates in our previous post, and the next... read more →

Bariloche, Argentina: Little Switzerland And Chocolate

Bariloche, one of the most attractive cities in Argentina and popular holiday and outdoor destination, is located on the southwest part of country close to the Chilean border. Located... read more →

El Calafate and the Patagonia Food

When we decided to venture to Argentina as our first country in South America, Patagonia was high on my list. I have always been drawn to desertic and isolated... read more →

Ushuaia: Eating At The End of The World

What is there to eat at the end of world? What kind of food grows there? What does an Ushuaia restaurant serve for specialties? These are some of the... read more →

Discovering Argentina Through Its Emblematic Empanadas

Talking about Authentic Food in Argentina would not be complete without talking about its Authentic Empanadas. Although we have presented many different Argentinian specialties including Parilla, Choripan, Milanesa, Helados,... read more →

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Running in Buenos Aires And Around Argentina – Part 2

Running has been one of our favorite ways of keeping fit and healthy and a sport that we both enjoy. One of the things that we like about... read more →

How To Stay Healthy As We Eat Our Way Around Argentina – Five Tips – Part 1

We are now entering our third month of experiencing authentic food in Argentina and it has been a delicious experience. One question we get asked often is “how do... read more →

Torrontes And The Wines Of Cafayate

Our quest to understand the wines of Argentina brought us to the second major wine producing region in Argentina, famous for its white Torrontes wines. It took two bus... read more →

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Special Edition: Francis Mallmann And The Seven Fires

There is no question, an asado is the national past time in Argentina. Every Sunday, families and friends across the country get together to have a barbeque, cooked on... read more →

Beyond Meat: The Indigenous Grains of The Quebrada de Humahuaca – Part 2

The indigenous communities of Northern Argentina make the meals and the regional cooking unique to Argentina. In our previous post Llama meat and the surprising dishes from the Quebrada de... read more →

Llama Meat And The Surprising Dishes From The Quebrada de Humahuaca – Part 1

We are still in the northwest part of Argentina and our quest to find authentic food has taken us even further north from Salta to a little city (pueblo)... read more →

Discovering 3 Typical Dishes From Salta

Our quest to discover authentic food in Argentina has taken us from Mendoza to Salta, which is in the Northwestern region of Argentina. The reason we chose to visit... read more →

Highlighting The Top 3 Typical Dishes From Mendoza (Part 2)

On our quest to understand the local specialties and typical dishes from Mendoza, we had the opportunity to meet and interview Vanina Chimeno. Vanina is Chef and owner of Mariá... read more →

Highlighting The Top 3 Typical Dishes From Mendoza (Part 1)

Discovering and finding the local dishes in a particular region is one of the aspects we enjoy the most about Authentic Food Quest. For this particular stop in Mendoza,... read more →

Olive Oil Tours: A Tasty Break From The Wineries In Mendoza

Mendoza is well known for its wines and especially the world famous Malbec. But did you know it is also famous for its production of olive oil from the... read more →

Discovering Mendoza Wine Regions

When we arrived in Mendoza after a 14 hour bus ride from Buenos Aires, the first thing that struck us was the local rhythm and pace. We left the... read more →

Top 5 Most Authentic Desserts in Argentina

Sweets, dulces and postres are everywhere you look in Argentina. Argentinians have a love affair with these delicious but calorie laden delights. Bakeries or panaderias, ice-cream stores or Helados... read more →

Discovering The Farmers Markets in Buenos Aires

Discovering the farmers markets for us is always an adventure and a delightful experience. Needless to say, that one of the first things we did when we arrived in... read more →

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The Best Way To Experience Tango In Buenos Aires

Tango is synonymous with Argentina, and taking in a Tango show is often on the “must-do” list of many travelers and visitors to Buenos Aires. And as such, it... read more →

Our First Asado in The Pampas

For anyone looking to experience authentic food in Argentina, one must experience an asado. Generally speaking, an asado refers to a barbeque, which consists of grilling beef alongside... read more →

The Italian influence in Argentina’s cuisine

When many people think about Argentina and food, the first thing that often comes to mind is meat and beef. On our quest to understand the authentic food, one... read more →

An Interview With Antigourmet

Our quest to discover the authentic food in a region has been a strategic effort made up of three parts. The first part involves researching the local foods in... read more →

Getting To Know Buenos Aires Through Its Food Stores

As avid users of Airbnb or shared apartments everywhere we go to, we like to do our own cooking and therefore our own grocery shopping. We love to discover... read more →

Special Edition: What To Expect From A Food Tour In Buenos Aires

Earlier this week, courtesy of Bsas4U Tours and Activities in Buenos Aires, I had the opportunity to take a food tour with Parrilla Tour. This Buenos Aires food tour was... read more →

Buenos Aires Market: Much Hype…But Worth The Visit!

When talking to portenos about the markets that we must hit as part of understanding what is local and authentic in the area, the Buenos Aires Market came... read more →

10 Surprising Discoveries About Buenos Aires

As part of our adventure on Authentic Food Quest, we are traveling through South America to discover and highlight authentic foods in the region. We are spending the month... read more →

A Delicious Bodegon Experience at Las Cabras

A focus away from the pretentiousness of gourmet restaurants and a return to simplicity, heritage and traditional roots has taken a hold of Argentina, as it has in other... read more →

The Smell of Buenos Aires

My first take on a city always comes through the senses and in particular the odor of the place. For me, each city has its own smell. A certain... read more →

Go Forth Boldly!

And we are off....next stop Buenos Aires!!! Let's go forth boldly! After months of preparation, we are finally leaving for Buenos Aires, Argentina. Our quest for authentic food in... read more →

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4 Necessities for Getting Ready for Argentina

In preparation for our trip to Argentina, we had to plan for a few necessities prior to our departure. Planning in advance for these necessary items can help you... read more →

Why Argentina?

One of the questions we get asked constantly is “why are you traveling to Argentina?, “Why are you making that your first stop?” Curiosity The journey to embark on this... read more →