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Bio Frommer's Very Highly Recommended

Cuisine Vegetarian, Mediterranean
Hours Tues-Sun noon-3:30pm; daily 8pm-1am, often later on weekends
Address
Humboldt 2199
Location At Guatemala, Palermo
Transportation No metro access
Phone 11/4774-3880
Prices Main courses US$4-US$6 (£2.10-£3.15)
Credit Cards Not accepted

Frommer's Review

In a nation where meat reigns supreme, finding an organic vegetarian restaurant is a near impossibility. Bio, opened in 2002, is the exception. Their "meat" is made on the premises from wheat, then marinated to add more flavor. All the ingredients used at Bio are organic, and all are grown or produced strictly in Argentina. Piles of organic cheese line the counters near the chefs, Gaston and Maximo, who are happy to explain the processes by which they work. Quinoa, the ancient Incan grain, is also used in many of the dishes, some of which they describe as Mediterranean-Asian fusion, though with the combinations of so many unusual ingredients, it's really anything goes. You really have to try the quinoa risotto, one of the restaurant's main specialties. Still, no matter what you get, everything here is fresh and simply delicious. Chairs and tables are painted a spring green, and on warm days, a few tables are scattered on the sidewalk outside. This is also a great place for veg-heads to go shopping for snacks to bring back to their hotel. They have a small shop with organic chips, teas, cheeses, and even organic wine.

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.


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