As anybody reading this will know by now, those of us here at The Vines of Mendoza like wine and food – a lot. We are always exploring the ever-changing culinary scene in Mendoza (and Buenos Aires, when we can), and have worked to put our recommendations in written form in our “Insider’s Guide to Mendoza” (with a Buenos Aires guide coming soon!)

The following excerpt is from a travel blog written by Sharyn and Mike, who on a recent visit to Mendoza followed our advice and went to our favorite restaurant in town – 1884 Francis Mallman. Their article includes our own review, so I’ll leave it in their words!

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1884 . . . it was a very good year.

Our internet connection of late has been rather spotty so our posts are a bit delayed.  But here is another feeding frenzy worth hearing about.

The one thing to do that seemed to be a universal suggestion from everyone I spoke to, every Mendoza site I perused and book I read, was a visit to THE restaurant in Mendoza, 1884 Francis Mallmann.  Quoting The Vines of Mendoza – Our Insider’s Guide to Mendoza Issue No. 4, “Housed in a Spanish-style building inside the Bodega Escorihuela, 1884 is the culinary domain of chef-luminary Francis Mallmann, who creates exquisite dishes with seasonal Patagonian ingredients.  Opt for a coveted garden table and glimpse the traditional meats and empanadas, in the courtyard’s wood-fire oven.  Recently voted the 7th best restaurant in the world by Restaurant Magazine.”

Ok, now our expections weren’t too high!!

(click the link to read the full post)