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La Cantina Francesa — Gourmet Fast Food

August 10, 2010 by  
Filed under Buenos Aires, Restaurants

La Cantina Francesa is a buffet-style eatery in Microcentro which manages to serve up fast and easy lunches without compromising on quality. Many restaurants, bars and cafes downtown struggle to find the right balance between serving up decent food, and getting it out quickly for busy office types and travelers on the go. Argentina’s dining [...]

Empanadas – The Tasty Pastry That Everybody Loves

May 13, 2010 by  
Filed under Food and Drink

Empanadas are Argentina’s version of fast food. These little pastry parcels are sold almost everywhere and eaten by almost everybody, save the most loyal dieters. They’re chowed down during short lunch breaks, taken home after work for dinner, delivered by reckless scooter riders late into the night, and prepared lovingly in kitchens all over the [...]