Treintasillas

The dining Trifecta is finally coming to a close with my final review of the last Buenos Aires underground spot. Treintasillas (translated to thirty seats), located in Colegiales (yet another spot that a cab ride is recommended) is in a typical BA apartment with a kitchen in the back.

The brainchild of all of this, Chef Ezequiel Gallardo, is, in my honest opinion, on to something really good. This humble spot blew me and David away. I usually ridicule the foodie photogs, but at this point wish I had pictures to share with my readers. Suffice it to say, this place should make it on your "must visit" list when traveling in Buenos Aires.

Here was our menu for the night verbatim:

1. Tomato Gazpacho; Marinated Scallops with White Truffle Oil and Coriander

2. Mushrooms; Red Onions; Fresh Oregano and Goat Cheese Tart

3. Roasted Pork Shoulder; Potatoes with Cumin Seeds, Avocado and Smoked Chipotle Pepper Sauce

4. Chocolate Cremoso; Vanilla Cream; Pumpkin in Vanilla Syrup and Kumquats with White Cardamom

There is not much to say aside from each and every one of these courses was both inventive and nuanced. Flavors that normally overpower dishes, enhanced the other elements of each ingredient....Take the white truffle oil in the gazpacho...each bite infused with the fragrance of the truffle, bathing the scallop and playing a perfect companion to the tangy tomato gazpacho.

I chose a wine pairing with each course, but this was not a meal based on wine. It was all about the food. I do promise in the future, dear readers, to note all wines and courses served and new posts will be more information dense.

Next up will be a post or two on San Francisco and then off to France and Spain...oh my :)