The experience of eating at the first residence of Evita Duarte de Perón

The experience of eating at the first residence of Evita Duarte de Perón

At the door of the Meliá Recoleta Plaza hotel, a bronze plaque announces: “On the fourth floor of this building, then called ‘Residence Golden Home’, Evita Perón lived from 1942 to 1944.” 1557 Bistro is located on the ground floor of this building. This is a restaurant that, led by the chef Alexander Dobronichoffers signature dishes with Mediterranean influence.

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The setting is very traditional, it has a wooden bar that welcomes diners, round marble tables for two, comfortable leather and wood armchairs, a large tufted armchair and cylindrical hanging lights. It is decorated by works of art by renowned artists on its walls, such as Hermenegildo Sábat Garibaldi and Joaquín Boz. In addition, its spaces are set to music with the best jazz to create a welcoming atmosphere in the heart of the City of Buenos Aires.

Avant-garde techniques of molecular cuisine

With avant-garde molecular cuisine techniques and using the highest quality raw materials, the chef remakes traditional dishes in an original way, decorated with flowers and other edible ornaments. Here, they welcome diners with a homemade panera, which is made up of a sourdough tostón, country bread and butter with fine herbs; and a amuse bouche of potato croquette, stuffed with goat cheese on Italian prosciutto powder, topped with salmon and dill spaghetti.

The entries

In the Appetizers section of the menu, there are options such as prawn tartar with cured yolk, green oil and gin and tonic gel; smoked octopus on sheets of crispy potatoes, paprika caviar and bell pepper paper; the black risotto with duo of squid in its sauce; the red potato cannoli, filled with cod mousseline, olive spheres and lime gel; the burrata on a bed of arugula, black olive powder, confit cherries and fresh pepper; and even a classic gratin onion soup.

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Main

The Mains, for their part, include red meat, fish and pasta for all tastes. Without a doubt, its star dish is the beef wellington on seasonal vegetables and dark sauce, although the beef tail stew on creamy puree and noisette mushrooms is also recommended; the Rossini tournedó, with glazed carrot and aceto gel; or the roast rib rack, with fried sticks, fresh mini salad and Creole emulsion. For those who prefer pasta, you can opt for the carbonara spaghetti or the creamy black truffle spaghetti. For its part, the fish include signature versions, such as red sea bream in a potato crust on orange sauce or the world-famous Fernand Point fillet, a fillet of sole in lasagna format on homemade pasta and a sautéed vegetable, with a delicious sauce. sabayon and egg.

Desserts

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This culinary feast is completed with an extensive menu of classic desserts, among which the vanilla crème brûlée and red fruit cut stand out; the Floating Island on creme anglaise and caramel sauce; the warm dulce de leche pancakes with almond praline; the chocolate Coulant, with frozen cream and red fruit compote; and the inevitable Vigilante in deconstruction to pay tribute to Argentine culture.

Signature cocktails

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The bartender delights with cocktail classics, such as the Gin Tonic, the Americano, the Negroni, the Old Fashioned and the popular fernet with cola; and with creations of his own, made with molecular components, such as Mojito 2.0 (based on rum, mint spheres and lime air). In addition, they offer an interesting selection of wines.

The menu also offers complete continental breakfasts, lunches with an executive menu and artisan pastries for tea time.

1557 Bistró is a must-see stop to enjoy an exclusive cuisine offering, with personalized service and excellence at every step.

Address: Posadas 1557, Recoleta.

Source: Ambito

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