z had read about the restaurant in travel & leisure magazine and it was high on our list of places to dine. though it required going all the way "home" to recoleta (to change, because we were feeling less than lovely) and back on the subway to puerto madero, we liked the area so much (and felt so sure of diego's endorsement of the neighborhood) that we didn't hesitate.
cabaña was hopping that night. the 45 minute wait at the bar was mitigated by this delicious malbec (also the flaky, rich beef empanaditas they offer to tide you over).
like a loving mom greeting her child home for the long weekend, at cabaña they throw tons of food at you. even before we placed our order, they served up this pretty platter: grilled tomatoes, slices of rare roast beef with hollandaise, an egg cake...
for dinner, z opted for octopus; i chose the ribeye. we decided to share a side of farofa--a brazilian dish made of toasted manioc (cassava) flour.
we were giddy--there was a such nice buzz in the full room, the servers so warm and friendly. we were relishing the treats (and the treatment). this was the perfect place, the best idea, so happy we came here tonight. (we repeated those lines all night.)
we were giddy--there was a such nice buzz in the full room, the servers so warm and friendly. we were relishing the treats (and the treatment). this was the perfect place, the best idea, so happy we came here tonight. (we repeated those lines all night.)
when the food showed up we went a little bit bananas. our waiter didn't quite know what to do.
check out the ribeye...
"i am very juicy"(he was very juicy. not bloody. juicy.)
all the hype about argentinian beef? believe it.
all the hype about argentinian beef? believe it.
and...with room (made) for dessert: the finest rice pudding i've ever had.
happy girl.all photos ©anita aguilar
