Travels through South America

Warning: certain parts of this post may not be suitable for vegetarian

Ok, one thing has become very clear to me so far – eating out in Buenos Aires is very reasonable.

Argentinian cuisine has a strong Italian influence and pizza bars crop up on every corner with most restaurants including multiple pasta options. Two nights ago, our pre-show light supper consisted of a slice of pizza each and a huge glass of wine for the miniscule sum of 1 pound! The pizza was so good we had to go back for a second slice and received the bonus edition of a savoury chick-pea cake slice that is served on top. Delicious.

Yesterday lunchtime was a meat fest the likes of which I doubt I will ever have again. Sausage, black pudding, something I have yet to identify, kidney and a huge plate of prime beef cuts came with a salad and bread for about 3 pounds each! add in a bottle of delicious red wine for 2 pounds and you have a bone fide bargain.

The coffee here is great and served at breakfast with small croissants, either plain or sweetened. I´ve also been really enjoying the empanadas - small pastries stuffed with either cheese, chicken, beef or vegetables (with multiple variations). They are seriously addictive and so small that you feel like one more won´t hurt…

Today we took advantage of the all-you-can-eat restaurant just down from the hostel. Salads, pastries, stews, fish, flans, fruit, mousses… I ate until I couldn´t move. And all for a ridiculously low price.

Right, this talk of food is getting me hungry… Bon appetit!