La Carretería—Andean Cuisine in the Little Blue House
August 29, 2010 by ande
Filed under Restaurants
La Carretería is a delightful neighborhood cantina serving up northern Argentine cuisine in San Telmo’s Parque Lezama area. The Andean fare served here originates from Argentina’s northern Jujuy province. Featured are corn-based dishes including humitas and tamales, sweet corn paste filled with meat or cheese and wrapped up in cornhusks like little presents. La Carreteria’s [...]
Empanadas – The Tasty Pastry That Everybody Loves
May 13, 2010 by dan
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 [...]
