First Argentina Lunch

We chose to dine our first official meal at The Lobby, a vinoteca and restaurant in our Palmero Viejo neighborhood. We sat on the sidewalk and watched local portenos eat, drink and smoke while we did the same.

Marc sampled the pre fix lunch menu: Tomato Bruschetta, Penne with Salsa de Hornga (mushrooms) and Brownie con Helado (which never came, but we were all the better for it). The menu, with drink, was $24 ar ($8 us).

I went with a Vegetable Sandwich that was a triple decker affair featuring grilled tomato, zucchini, sweet potato, mushrooms, caramelized onions and gooey white cheese. The plate was completed with onion rings and TWO types of fried potatoes: thick wedges and thin crispy chips. I'm in heaven!

The owner/sommelier recommended several different Argentine wines, including a Sauvignon Blanc that was refreshing after all those fried potatoes. All told, our two hour lunch extravaganza set us back about $60 us ... not the "cheap" we were expected, but I'm sure we'll find more value as we explore the city.