Comments on: A Case, or Two, of Highway Robbery

By: Bite Marks #21

Bite Marks #21 — Thu, 24 Nov 2016 13:43:47 +0000

[…] in Recoleta, in the galeria at Vicente Lopez 1661, taking over the space vacated awhile back by Nectarine. I’ve actually not tried either of the other locations. Basically, they offer Spanish tapas […]

By: Wide Open Space

Wide Open Space — Mon, 04 May 2015 14:35:35 +0000

[…] I haven’t ventured out that way in awhile, other than a recent aborted stab at lunch at Patagonia Sur, the only restaurant in the ‘hood that gets any real […]

By: TGIPF

TGIPF — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:16:51 +0000

[…] Remember, these are half orders… so a single ají de gallina empanada shows up, split in two to make it easier for us (then why not split it in three?). Basically the same sauce, and a rather small empanada to begin with, this time with bits of overcooked chicken rather than diced potato, all served over a heap of shredded, raw cabbage. The little cup of sauce was supposed to be a sort of classic vinegar, onion and chili sauce, except it didn’t have chilies in it. Keep in mind, this was a 60 peso empanada. Waiter’s pick. Even Frances Mallmann isn’t that cheeky. Oh wait, he is. […]

By: A Fair Chew

A Fair Chew — Sat, 17 Nov 2012 11:52:40 +0000

[…] giving a class at some point), owner of what is likely the most expensive restaurant in Argentina, Patagonia Sur, for the same 35 pesos was serving up this vaguely interesting three bite sandwich of flatbread off […]

By: Mi Cousin Vinny

Mi Cousin Vinny — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 13:19:34 +0000

[…] Opposite El Mercado at 1661 is the Pasaje del Correo, or Post Office Passage – I assume that at some point in history this was where the neighborhood post office was located. These days it’s a chic galeria with little workshops and a trio of restaurants, a small cafe here at the front, and then far at the back, one of our favorite brunch spots, Siróp and the good, but oh so pricey, Nectarine. […]

By: The Tucson Tango

The Tucson Tango — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:28:48 +0000

[…] came together out of a combination of a favorite Italian dish, a plate of duck at local restaurant Nectarine, and a dish from a dinner a couple of weeks ago. I decided on a whole oven-roasted squid in olive […]