Olsen

A bit of Scandinavia has landed in Argentina. Built into what was once a warehouse, this restaurant soars to churchlike proportions and has a mezzanine overlooking the main dining area. The interior, complete with a central round metal fireplace, has a 1960s mod feel to it. There's also a tranquil patio garden overgrown with vines. Starters are fun and meant to be shared, such as an excellent selection of bagels, tiny pancakes, smoked salmon, smoked herring, caviar, and flavored cheeses and butters. Fish is the focal point of this place, and a few of the meat dishes, though flavorful, tend to be on the dry side. Many people come just for the bar, with its enormous vodka selection kept in special super-cold freezers. Absolut rules this part of the restaurant and is available by the shot or the bottle. On Sunday, try their brunch, which begins at 10am. The restaurant is overseen by Germán Martitegui, who also oversees Casa Cruz and Tegui.

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