Starting on my right, Lola, Gail, Gillian, Lolly, Lina, Wendy, Joanna — the usual suspects!

Last night I went with seven chicas on another research dinner for my book. This time it was Caffe Tabac, which I hadn’t even realize was a Bar Notable. It’s in a different part of the city, which is good because I don’t want to go only to the ones in San Telmo — even though they are the best.

I’ll have to go back to take photos of the place, as we were kind of hemmed in at a corner table. It’s sort of mid-century modern in style, with lots of light wood paneling and lovely donut chandeliers.

Yummy canapes

The food was OK, but nothing to write home about. Ditto the service, although our waiter was nice. But we all agreed the canapes were delicious, and in fact some of us had little room for dinner!

I don’t indulge in cocktails often, but as the others were I decided to go for a Bellini, which made a nice change. We also ordered a different type of red wine called Bonarda, which is often blended with Malbec, and I quite liked it.

Some of the others had been to Tabac for lunch or merienda and all said that was better. So my plan is to go back when the weather gets warmer and sit outside for merienda. I’ll take more photos and maybe do a sketch. I also hope to interview the manager, who wasn’t there tonight.

Next event is on Friday for lunch. I’ll have to start watching my waistline!