A Night to Tango in Buenos Aires

July 1, 2012

What a wonderful night for the tango at Buenos Aires Café in East Austin.   We enjoyed authentic Argentinean food accompanied by the best of wines from Mendoza, the country’s premier wine region.  As the menu reflects, the cuisine is influenced by French, Italian and Spanish elements but ups the ante with a South American flair.  We were be treated to traditional salon music by Justin and a special exhibition of the three types of Tango, by the best dancers in Austin, Monica Caivano and Gustavo Simplis.  

Buenos Aires Café

The International Wine & Food Society, Austin Chapter

July 25, 2012, 7 PM

Canapes

Salmon, chive cream cheese, cornichon

Melon Prosciutto

Tapiz, sparkling Torrontes sustainably farmed,  Tupungato, Uco Valley, Argentina 

First Course

Carpaccio with local arugula drizzled with a mustard sauce

La Posta 2009 Pinot Noir, Glorieta Vineyard, Tupungato, Mendoza, Argentina 

Second Course

Pork Empanada

Durigutti 2008 Bonarda , Mendoza, Argentina 

Third Course

Scallops au Gratin

Felino Vina Cobos 2011 Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina 

Main Course

 Trio of Quail, Lamb and Beef Tenderloin with Chimichurri, Salsa Criolla, and Malbec reduction

La Madrid Single Vineyard Agrelo 2010 Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina 

Dessert

Duo of Lemon Panna Cotta & Mini Rogel with warm Dulce de Leche reduction

Susana Balbo Late Harvest 2009 Torrontes, Mendoza, Argentina