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The dining options in Buenos Aires are endless. This is a city that takes dining seriously, and meals can easily last a few hours. No one here really starts eating until 9pm. Main courses usually consist of an asado, a barbecue of excellent quality beef. Beef is dominant meat, and comes in many forms such as: bife de chorizo (sirloin steak) or empanadas (meat pies).
An increasing number of vegetarian restaurants and organic foodshops have opened over the past few years. Italian favorites, such as gnocchi (ñoquis), and all kinds of pasta can be found abundantly. Exquisite Argentine ice cream (helado) deserves a special mention - again reflecting Italian influences.
Local wines, especially red wines, are excellent and have very reasonable prices. Mate, the traditional gaucho drink, is widely popular among portenos. The national deserts are dulce de leche, a milk jelly, and alfajores - Argentine sweets made with dulce de leche and chocolate.
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Experiences
Spanish-language Institute