An Edible Voyage

And when you’re in need of some vegetables (a rare find in Argentina!)… Head to Viva La Pepa in El Calafate.    Specialising in crepes and with a great ethos behind them of wanting to create a place for people to be able to take a pause, they have every sweet and savoury crepe filling imaginable, from those stuffed with lamb, to aubergine and spinach, to trout with leek in lemon sauce, to stewed apples with calafate icecream.    And when I say stuffed, I mean stuffed.    Like their length of the table sandwiches on home-made bread, they are filled to bursting which was perfect when I was in need of a vegetable hit after weeks of meat.    With its flower filled garden, chirpy music and colourful wooden chairs, it makes you feel happy when you walk in, and just a couple of metres from the main street, it’s a tranquil haven from the hustle and bustle.    The staff are genuinely friendly, every table receives complimentary carrot stic...

January 2020 Colonia is a super cute town with a Portuguese vibe, and I highly recommend popping over from Buenos Aires for lunch – it’s only an hour on the ferry across the Rio de la Plata.  With cobbled streets, trees bearing brightly coloured flowers, pastel painted buildings, and the air filled with birdsong, it’s a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of Buenos Aires. Where to go and what to have? For a sophisticated lunch, head to Charco Bistro.  On a cobbled lane, overlooking the river, the vine covered conservatory has an inside/ outside feel and serves modern interpretations of local staples.  Go for the sweetbreads – every bite a complex melange.  The rich meatiness of the sweetbreads themselves, caramelised to give a contrasting texture, the spicyness of the soft and sticky black pudding and a refreshing sliver of pear (I was disappointed to see such a thin slice, but the flavour did come through).  There w...