Yesterday Venetia and I arrived in Mendoza, the most important wine region in Argentina. We only have a few days here — we obviously didn’t think that through, or we would have stayed a couple more days — but we are packing in as much wine activity as possible!
Last night we had dinner at a place called El Mercadito, which was recommending by Rob and Alex, some friends of ours in Buenos Aires. It didn’t disappoint. We both enjoyed our salmon dish, and as you can see, it is a delightful little place. We sat outside and enjoyed the ambiance as the sun went down.
Mendoza is on the other side of Argentina from Buenos Aires, on the other side of the Andes from Chile. Being a little north of Buenos Aires, the weather is warmer. Today was beautiful, warm but not humid, clear blue sky and bright sunshine. And the forecast is for more of the same while we’re here.
Here are a few shots of El Mercadito.
WHAT – you said you don’t eat fish!?! I love salmon, and it’s so good for you too.
Salmon is different. Felix was a fish lover but he didn’t like salmon. I’m not a fish lover but I do like salmon. Go figure!
That was a good meal! Helen actually had salmon twice – always good! Mendoza is quite close to Chile from whence comes a lot of fish!
I did also have a whopping great steak at Las Terrazas!
Patti you beat me to it! Fish on Helen’s plate – unheard of! WOW🤫
Well, salmon isn’t like other fish!
Remember the BEST salmon in the world, comes from Scotland
Yes, I always make a point of telling people that, Grace. Canadians don’t always agree though, and I have a feeling Chileans wouldn’t either!