Go eating 2 - Becoming vegetarian (in Argentina) - What about those famous steaks?

Joburg, 2010 03 08

If in Buenos Aires restaurants you can commonly find a "milanesa de soja" — Italian-style breaded soy patty — alongside the traditional beef and chicken versions, well, something hase changed. Hasn't it?
It seems that beef prices have soared in the last two months, as the country faces herd shortages and the prospect of importing cattle for the first time in decades. With inflation soaring and a severe drought, on top of the government's price caps, cattle farmers began liquidating their herds. Many started planting soy crops, which recorded yields this year. Dubbed the "green gold," soy has become Argentina's top export, driven in part by increasing demand in China.

The event have given chance to set a real change in Argentines diet.
A lot of fine vegeterian restaurants.
Once again the crisis burning bridge allowed to set something new in well consolidated behaviours.

Here below a list of vegeterian restaurants in Buenos Aires:
- Casa Felix, (54-11) 4555-1882; diegofelix.com. Dinner for two, 300 Argentine pesos, or about $80 at 3.8 pesos to the dollar.
- Meraviglia, Gorriti 5796; (54-11) 4775-7949; meraviglia.com.ar. Meal for two, about 48 pesos.
- Buenos Aires Verde, Gorriti 5657; (54-11) 4775-9594; bsasverde.com. Meal for two, 90 pesos.
- Kensho, Zarraga 3799; (54-11) 4555-0421; kensho.com.ar. Dinner for two, 78 pesos.
- Bio, Humboldt 2199; (54-11) 4774-3880; biorestaurant.com.ar. Meal for two, 36 pesos.
Arevalito, Arevalo 1478; (54-11) 4776-4252. Meal for two, 56 pesos.

Credits: Tanvi Chheda
Links: http://travel.nytimes.com/2010/03/07/travel/07choice1.html?pagewanted=1