Rick Bayless is chef of Frontera Grill and Topolobampo in Chicago, creator of Frontera gourmet foods, cookbook author and host of Mexico - One Plate at a Time.

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Rick's Twitter Travel Guide: Argentina 2012



  • 12:02 p.m. Jan. 10th 2012
    My only "beef" w Argentine food is summed up in this local poet's quote (on resto window) http://t.co/yTmjlljy
  • 10:52 a.m. Jan. 10th 2012
    El Cuartito: I think this is the best thick crust pizza iveever eaten! This is eponymous version w baked egg in center http://t.co/pVR9Gaxy
  • 10:51 a.m. Jan. 10th 2012
    Saving unexpected delay day in BA w lunch at El Cuartito for pizza & visit to Teatro Colon http://t.co/6I6yvJcE
  • 10:48 a.m. Jan. 10th 2012
    Passing thru Buenos Aires toward home.Thot last meal wld b empanadas@Sanjuanino. Craziness:flight cancelled>equip prob http://t.co/fm42sngP
  • 6:57 a.m. Jan. 9th 2012
    Valle de Uco: La Azul: barrel tasting of 24-month Malbec-cab made me melt. http://t.co/zPIPGGIW
  • 6:53 a.m. Jan. 9th 2012
    Valle de Uco: gr8 tiny winery and restaurant, La Azul. Relaxed, fresh, unoaked Malbec and Sauv blanc made me happy. http://t.co/lxG95ZWL
  • 6:52 a.m. Jan. 9th 2012
    Valle de Uco, O Fournier:little causitas limeñas in salmorejo of tomato and bread w parsley oil was menu highlight 4 me http://t.co/J5kRAL2R
  • 6:52 a.m. Jan. 9th 2012
    Valle de Uco, O Fournier: stunning,modern,gravity-flow winery is supercool. Go!Go!Go! http://t.co/XEiw3PWE
  • 6:51 a.m. Jan. 9th 2012
    Valle de Uco, O Fournier: 6-course tasting menu in their resto was deliciously executed http://t.co/wABrze3c
  • 6:48 a.m. Jan. 9th 2012
    Valle de Uco, O Fournier:of 4 we tasted,Alpha Crux (Tempranillo,Malbec,Merlot) was a perfect, powerful mouthful w steak http://t.co/0eeE4hiK
  • 5:17 a.m. Jan. 9th 2012
    Hardneck red RT @TaylorGundy Got the amazing @BajaPrecious EVOO you offered through @OpenSky, any specialty garlic that makes amazing mojo?

  • 2:15 p.m. Jan. 8th 2012
    Perla de Oaxaca from IntellegentsiaRT @Jamieson13 @Rick_Bayless what is the delicious brand of coffee you carry at xoco?

  • 10:47 a.m. Jan. 8th 2012
    Cab, 2 malbecs, cab-Malbec blend RT @mywinepal @Rick_Bayless Is that 3 Malbecs and 1 Cab in the lineup from Catena?

  • 10:28 a.m. Jan. 8th 2012
    Totally amazing! RT @CatenaMalbec @Rick_Bayless Sounds like you ate at some amazing restaurants! Did you enjoy your visit to the winery?

  • 9:43 a.m. Jan. 8th 2012
    1884, Mallman Resto: Ribeye w all-green, coarse-textured chimichurri on thin, crisp potato cake http://t.co/3V0wqj6I
  • 8:19 a.m. Jan. 8th 2012
    1884, Mallman Resto: classic empanadas w hand-chopped beef picadillo http://t.co/XO0NjViH
  • 8:18 a.m. Jan. 8th 2012
    1884, Mallman Resto: wood-oven baby goat w potatoes and chimichurri http://t.co/TZOXvlh1
  • 8:18 a.m. Jan. 8th 2012
    1884, Mallman Resto: crunchy kidneys w potatoes&herbs. Got to drink that brilliant Catena Zapata Malbec Argentino http://t.co/WGIahhjQ
  • 8:10 a.m. Jan. 8th 2012
    1884, Mallman Resto: rest of outdoor kitchen w wood-burning mud oven http://t.co/Kvm1a1K7
  • 8:07 a.m. Jan. 8th 2012
    1884, Francis Mallman Resto: outdoor grill. Firebox on left to burn wood to coals. As coals fall, transfer under grill http://t.co/pI7OcP9D
  • 7:42 a.m. Jan. 8th 2012
    Azafran, Mendoza: really nice platter of cured and smoked meats and cheeses and olives and dried fruit http://t.co/lRfxLPu3
  • 7:40 a.m. Jan. 8th 2012
    Azafran, Mendoza: 4 dif empanadas, beautifully flaky, delicious! http://t.co/3t4dupfV
  • 7:38 a.m. Jan. 8th 2012
    Azafran, Mendoza: mushroom terrine w smoked salmon http://t.co/bOoV1qCE
  • 7:36 a.m. Jan. 8th 2012
    Catena Winery, Mendoza: the Catena Alta Chardonnay=gr8 surprise:brite,gr8 texture; Catena Zapata Malbec Arg=pure heaven http://t.co/LxMUhNoe
  • 7:32 a.m. Jan. 8th 2012
    Catena Winery, Mendoza: boy do these folks know how to lead a wine tasting! http://t.co/Q6BV6RGj
  • 7:29 a.m. Jan. 8th 2012
    Catena winery, Mendoza: one of three barrel rooms. http://t.co/KvTjo94Z
  • 7:28 a.m. Jan. 8th 2012
    Stunningly beautiful Catena winery outside Mendoza. View of snow-capped mts from roof of "Maya Pyramid" design winery http://t.co/mNXPmORN
  • 10:22 a.m. Jan. 7th 2012
    Yes! RT @cpamomof2 Puebla Mex, Mole festival, May, yes! NYT says place to be plus @Rick_Bayless may attend they said? Stay tuned.

  • 7:34 a.m. Jan. 7th 2012
    Mendoza,Arg:Zuccardi winery resto: show-stopper wine of day: Malbec-Tempranillo blend that's pure,silky self-confidence http://t.co/taIuZ4Ol
  • 7:31 a.m. Jan. 7th 2012
    Mendoza,Arg:Zuccardi winery: tasted lots,but will never forget blanc de blanc sparkler&elegant bonarda named 4 grandma http://t.co/RPT6qXsQ
  • 7:27 a.m. Jan. 7th 2012
    Mendoza,Arg:Zuccardi winery resto: one son is making gr8 olive oil here from arauco (local var) olives. On every table http://t.co/x6LbPIXp
  • 7:16 a.m. Jan. 7th 2012
    Mendoza,Arg:Zuccardi winery resto: huge outdoor grill for meats: blood saus,chorizo,beef ribs,loin,sweetbreads,goat! http://t.co/QOtuMXcr
  • 7:15 a.m. Jan. 7th 2012
    Mendoza,Arg:Zuccardi winery resto: resident "queen of empanadas" putting them into the oven. BEST OF TRIP! http://t.co/kf4qaipM
  • 7:13 a.m. Jan. 7th 2012
    Mendoza,Arg:Zuccardi winery: resto: mud oven fired with vines for baking empanadas http://t.co/V8SC4HJR
  • 7:09 a.m. Jan. 7th 2012
    Mendoza,Arg:Zuccardi winery: huge amounts of organic production in their vineyards http://t.co/OuMfmFXJ
  • 7:08 a.m. Jan. 7th 2012
    Mendoza,Arg:Zuccardi winery: in their impressive R&D lab, pictures of soil types in their vineyards. Soil=flavor http://t.co/vtbQJwBl
  • 7:06 a.m. Jan. 7th 2012
    Mendoza,Arg:Familia Zuccardi winery:Could they be nicer?Place is an inspiring philosophy as much as a well-run business http://t.co/h8PQvOnL
  • 4:16 a.m. Jan. 6th 2012
    Espacio Dolli: beautiful Parillada (grill) w chorizo (for making gr8(!!) choripan) and ribeye cooked over coals http://t.co/7UdnP4kg
  • 4:13 a.m. Jan. 6th 2012
    Invited to nibbles with the great Dolli Irigoyen at Espacio Dolli! She and chef Dante made beautiful little empanadas http://t.co/MWbr0ILQ
  • 4:13 a.m. Jan. 6th 2012
    Espacio Dolli: cooking empanadas in wood oven, empanadas filled with hand-chopped beef picadillo and hb egg http://t.co/719G4Did
  • 4:09 a.m. Jan. 6th 2012
    Espacio Dolli: classic, delicious Argentine empanadas from wood-burning oven http://t.co/pEo2StOb
  • 3:55 p.m. Jan. 5th 2012
    Buenos Aires: Paraje Arébalo: langoustine rice dish w bacon crisp, the ribeye cap w pot/garlic/almond mash & porcini http://t.co/OVTec9oH
  • 3:52 p.m. Jan. 5th 2012
    Buenos Aires: Paraje Arébalo: circulated egg (Panko-breaded, seared goat sweetbreads, couscous http://t.co/yahUBFqe
  • 3:50 p.m. Jan. 5th 2012
    Buenos Aires: Paraje Arébalo: pork terrine (all parts of animal), pickled radish, apple http://t.co/hnAKyK5I
  • 3:48 p.m. Jan. 5th 2012
    Buenos Aires: exceptionally delicious lunch at modern "cocina del autor" resto, Paraje Arébalo. Young, talented chefs! http://t.co/WK3yIFN5
  • 10:02 p.m. Jan. 4th 2012
    Buenos Aires: La Cabrera: and then they offered us a taste of the local Wagyu ..... :) http://t.co/37EkNLjD
  • 10 p.m. Jan. 4th 2012
    Buenos Aires: La Cabrera: best grassfed ribeye (ojo de bife) I've ever had! http://t.co/6NnHD52y
  • 9:58 p.m. Jan. 4th 2012
    Couldn't be more thrilled: dinner @ La Cabrera w Dolli Irigoyen,chef Dante&families! Great little sides come w meats! http://t.co/6zJWVfBD
  • 7:35 a.m. Jan. 4th 2012
    Buenos Aires: finished first day of Tango intensive by shopping for tango shoes with instructor! http://t.co/1dKDEoaB
  • 3:49 p.m. Jan. 3rd 2012
    Buenos Aires: El Obrero: great bottle of Catena Malbec. http://t.co/VYWQQdfW
  • 3:40 p.m. Jan. 3rd 2012
    Buenos Aires: El Obrero: grilled provoleta cheese w herbs http://t.co/4ZpA0uwM
  • 3:32 p.m. Jan. 3rd 2012
    Buenos Aires: ah, yes, the meat shops! http://t.co/XFGQh4sd
  • 3:18 p.m. Jan. 3rd 2012
    Buenos Aires: only one place in the world looks like this: the famous old Parillada resto, El Obrero! http://t.co/Y1OIfdBk
  • 3:17 p.m. Jan. 3rd 2012
    Buenos Aires: Sam Telmo market (nice, but I thought it would be bigger, more abundant), lots of bakeries. Lots if e... http://t.co/THa8m9rq
  • 3:15 p.m. Jan. 3rd 2012
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  • 3:09 p.m. Jan. 3rd 2012
    Saw Rojo Tango at Faena lstnght. After Cabaña Las Lilas,city tour&brilliant tango perf,trip was completely worth it! http://t.co/Vp2pZdRT
  • 10:12 p.m. Jan. 2nd 2012
    :) RT @DalynMillerPR Dining at the nxt table from @Rick_Bayless in Buenos Aires' Faena Hotel. Chi's celeb movers & shakers R in BA ths wk!

  • 8:08 p.m. Jan. 2nd 2012
    Chicago in Buenos Aires: folks next to us at Mercado 2nite are from Chgo; they said they met Mayor Emanuel on street earlier in San Telmo!

  • 4:43 p.m. Jan. 2nd 2012
    RT NY Times Art news ArtsBeat Blog: A Celebrity Chef Will Take to the Chicago Stage: The chef, Rick Bayless, will s... http://t.co/Xztwc00w
  • 2:19 p.m. Jan. 2nd 2012
    Buenos Aires: Cabaña Las Lilas: priming myself for a visit to Zuccardi with a good bottle of their Malbec http://t.co/soTXtX7f
  • 2:18 p.m. Jan. 2nd 2012
    Buenos Aires: Cabaña Las Lilas: great steak, but it was these slow-cooked crispy sweetbreads that made everyone melt http://t.co/k7cj0kz1
  • 2:18 p.m. Jan. 2nd 2012
    Buenos Aires: Cabaña Las Lilas: already drooling over the wood-fired grills! http://t.co/T8L1vOrW
  • 2:05 p.m. Jan. 2nd 2012
    Buenos Aires: hit the ground running. Unpacked into Faena hotel. Crazy-chic Phillipe Starke design. Cool pool http://t.co/Z2is6zoW

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