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How to Make:
- Pear Absolut vodka
- Tonic water
- Topped with the juice of 3 fresh passion fruits.
- On the rocks.
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Showing posts with label Chile. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chile. Show all posts
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Tropical Alexander
2:44 PM
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Matt Peloquin
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How to Make:
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Saturday, February 15, 2020
Roast Dinner from the Black Rock Pub in Santiago, Chile for Australia Day 2020
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9:38 AM
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Matt Peloquin
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Tuesday, January 7, 2020
REINETA CON MARISCOS SALTEADOS at Chez Gerald in Viña Del Mar, Chile
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10:46 AM
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Matt Peloquin
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REINETA CON MARISCOS SALTEADOS at Chez Gerald in Viña Del Mar, Chile
Grillada con mariscos salteados al oliva.
Grillada con mariscos salteados al oliva.
Chez Gerald Menu:
Sunday, January 5, 2020
Reinata Topped with Crab with Shrimp Risotto from Donde Willy in Viña Del Mar, Chile
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8:43 AM
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Matt Peloquin
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Friday, November 29, 2019
Sunday, November 17, 2019
Onion Pakora from Majestic in Santiago, Chile
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1:14 PM
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Matt Peloquin
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Chile Croquetas fritas de cebolla rebozadas en harina de garbanzo
Onion croquettes fried in chickpea flour
Onion croquettes fried in chickpea flour
Murgh Tikka Masala from Majestic in Santiago, Chile
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1:14 PM
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Matt Peloquin
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Chile Finos trozos de pollo asados al tandoor y terminados en salsa de varios condimentos de la India
Chicken roasted in tandoor and cooked in an Indian seasoned sauce
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Thursday, October 3, 2019
Le Bistrot in Santiago, Chile - Review
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10:36 AM
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Matt Peloquin
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Santiago, Chile does not have an abundance of French cuisine, but for many years there has been one little gem that can meet the needs of any Francophile. Welcome to Le Bistrot.
Le Bistrot is seldom empty on a weekend as it shows off its indoor and covered outdoor seating areas in a setting that gives the feel of being in a bistrot in Marseille. Loud and full of energy, it's a perfect setting to dig into some French fare.
The most popular dishes at Le Bistrot are the Magret de canard, Médallon de Palette de Boeuf confite au Porto, Moules marinières, as well as their various cheeses and foie gras.
For my visit, I opted for two of my favorites: escargot and boeuf bourguignon.
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| Escargot from Le Bistrot in Santiago, Chile |
The escargot arrived in an escargot plate, but it was missing the primary reason to use such a plate as the food came without the shells. The sauce was thick with less butter than one usually finds, with large chunks of tasty garlic. While the food itself was good, the presentation without the shells did take away from the experience.
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| Boeuf Bourguignon from Le Bistrot in Santiago, Chile |
I grew up eating boeuf bourguignon at home, so for me, I consider it comfort food. It's really something you can't do wrong as long as the meat itself is tender and the sauce has a savory pop to it. The boeuf bourguignon at Le Bistrot did not disappoint. The served temperature was too hot to eat, so I had to wait for it to cool down. But once I did, the taste blended perfectly with the truffle mashed potatoes it was served with.
The only issue I have with Le Bistrot is that being a French restaurant, it's important to serve French wines. Other than offering champagne, the bistrot offers only (2) French wine options...a single red and a white.
The meal itself delivered the balance I was looking for: simple, comforting food in a fun and enjoyable environment.
If you're looking for a change of pace in a warm and inviting environment, give Le Bistrot a visit.
Le Bistrot Restaurant Review Grades:
Atmosphere: A
Menu: B+
Food: B
Wine List: C
Le Bistrot - Menu
Le Bistrot Wine Menu
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Carnal in Santiago, Chile - Review
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10:10 AM
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Matt Peloquin
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| T-bone steak from Carnal in Santiago, Chile |
Of all the steakhouses in Santiago, Chile, Carnal may be the most unique. Sure, every other restaurant focused on their beef offerings has a menu with something for everyone. But what makes Carnal so exquisite, is that it truly is a fish out water when you see their menu.
Carnal might be located in Chile, but its parent restaurant is actually based in Peru, similar to how La Cabrera originated in Buenos Aires, Argentina, yet has locations in a number of other countries including Santiago, Chile.
But what makes Carnal different is that it's a Peruvian creation, existing in Santiago, Chile...but has a completely American beef menu. When reviewing the different cuts of meat they offer, the list is more reminiscent of what you'd expect at a New York City steakhouse. In fact, the first cut of beef on the menu is a New York Strip, followed by a Bone-in New York and others such as a Flat Iron, Porterhouse and T-bone. You won't find all of these cuts of meet on most Chilean menus.
If the cuts of beef weren't enough to sample a different restaurant experience in Chile, all of the beef they offer is either Certified Angus Beef or USDA Prime. So they offer the patrons a US steakhouse experience right here in Santiago, Chile.
The food meets all of the expectations.
With an array of different side dishes, it's easy for a visitor to find the perfect food pairing for their meal. You'll even find a distinctly US side-dish option of Mac & Cheese with truffles.
Upon sitting at your table, the wait staff offer a visually impressive bread assortment with different herbed butters.
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| Bread assortment from Carnal in Santiago, Chile |
When ordering your meal, they additionally make their recommendation for the ideal cooking temperature for the specific cut. As I ordered a T-bone steak (photo above), which has the bone, the waiter recommended medium rare sine my usually preference "a punto" or medium well, might result in the meat further away from the bone being overcooked. I asked them to find a happy medium by aiming for something in between medium rare and medium well. They delivered.
On my most recent visit, I opted for my usual choice of creamed spinach and pure de papas. In both cases, they were combined with cheese and were the perfect compliment for the wonderful T-bone steak.
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| Creamed Spinach from Carnal in Santiago, Chile |
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| Pure de Papas gratinado from Carnal in Santiago, Chile |
Carnal also happens to have an extensive wine list. So it is easy for everyone to find something to go with their meal. As a Malbec lover, I was happy to find 7 different options to chose from out of the hundred or more bottles on the list.
I've often found that in many restaurants where I enjoy the food, I'm less keen on the ambiance. But at Carnal, it's always been lively and loud and seemingly transported me back to my days living in the US and visiting the "New York style" steakhouses. With each visit, I've enjoyed my time there and always look forward to my next visit.
There are are many excellent steakhouses in Santiago to chose from. But at some point, if you're living in Chile and want to try something different than most of the others, I recommend a trip to Carnal: it's less expensive than a flight to New York City for a similar experience.
Carnal Menu:
Carnal Wine List:
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Saturday, September 21, 2019
Seared Tuna from Pinpilinpausha in Santiago, Chile
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12:37 PM
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Matt Peloquin
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Seared Tuna from Pinpilinpausha in Santiago, Chile
Seared tuna in a honey and ginger sauce with mashed potatoes and hot pepper
Atun laqueado en salsa de miel y jenjibre con ají y escabeche sobre puré
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