Where: Harmon’s Farmington (Station Park)
Cost: $65
There is nothing quite like Argentine asado.
This type of cuisine is a cultural staple of this South American country, and with good reason – it’s fantastic.
Although some people may compare it to barbeque, any Argentinian will surely scowl and scoff at anyone uneducated and inexperienced enough to attempt to liken the two. An asado is not a barbeque, but rather something quite different.
In some ways, an asado is about as simple as cooking gets. A wood and charcoal fire is built, and meat is roasted over it on a cast iron grill.
Many families in Argentina will have an asado once a week on a weekend, and it is just as much about the ritual family gathering as it is about the food.
Cooking this way can take hours, so it allows families to spend time with each other and enjoy each other’s company during the preparation. When the meal is ready, they can enjoy it together and appreciate the time and effort it took.