Tanta Argentina by Gastón Acurio

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"Peruvian culinary mogul Gastón Acurio knows a thing or two about the restaurant industry. After the success of ceviche sanctuary La Mar Buenos Aires, the Acurio group decided to show Porteños the ways of Peruvian home cooking. Unlike Tanta in Peru, Chile, and Chicago, Argentina’s upscale downtown location caters to the office crowd. Here, you will find Tanta’s twist on power lunch staples like empanadas, salads, burgers, and sandwiches, plus the real magic, the comforting soul foods. Go with a group to maximize how many family-style dishes you can order, starting with specialties like lomo saltado, ají de gallina, papas rellenas, and causas. For those with a big appetite, try El Bife de Anthony El Goloso, which roughly translates as “Anthony the Glutton’s Beef,” named after head chef Anthony Vasquez and consisting of a 500-gram steak served with pesto fettuccine and creamy huacaína potatoes. Tanta is such a hit in Buenos Aires, there are already plans for expansion." - Allie Lazar