D é cor: Rich red furnishings breathe life into the long, open-air space. Subtle, sexy lighting lends intimacy and makes every table seem like the best in the house. A floor-to-ceiling wine rack houses 300 labels and provides a peek into the kitchen behind the bottles.
Drinks: Even with a reservation, there’s often a wait, so slip into the soft couches in the front lounge area for a cocktail. Resident bartender Inés de los Santos is one of the city’s most imaginative mixologists, whipping up whimsical libations like Chihiro (sake, red grapes and syrup) and Sol V 2.0 (vodka, grappa, passion fruit and Malbec wine).
Food: Chef German Martitegui’s menu features Argentine staples like beef, rabbit and lamb along with intriguing variations on crab, snapper and tuna. Try the slow-cooked rack of rabbit, served with black olives, bacon, leeks and potatoes, or the Ushuaia king-crab ravioli with pink grapefruit, nori and coconut cream. For dessert, the lemongrass crème brûlée with pears, cacao sorbet and pistachio macaroon hits the mark.
