1884

Some people come to Mendoza just to eat at celebrity chef-philosopher-food guru Francis Mallmann's restaurant, inside the Romanesque Bodega Escorihuela -- known, among other things, for housing the biggest wine barrel in the province. With fine Argentine meats and fresh local produce, his carefully presented cuisine combines his Patagonian roots with his French culinary training. Local go-tos, such as lechón (young pork) and chivito (baby goat), are classics, and the huge outdoor wooden stove produces an incredible salted chicken. This is simple food prepared in a rustic, stripped-down style typical for Mallmann. Dishes are prepared with matching local wine selections, with Malbec and Syrah topping the list. In the summer, request a coveted garden table. For dessert, the chocolate fanático will blow your hat off. You can easily combine in the same visit a meal here with a tour of the bodega, which also has an art gallery. Tours are offered weekdays every hour from 9:30am to 3:30pm. As of press time, 1884 is now only open for dinner.

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