Culinary Taste Of Ushuaia Walking Tour

OVERVIEW

Sample locally sourced foods and beverages that best represent the cuisine of Ushuaia, the world’s southernmost city. The exact offerings at each venue will be determined the day of the excursion based on what is freshest and seasonal. As you walk through downtown, you will first stop at a popular bar for a tasting of craft beer and gin, the latter made with native Argentine botanicals that add a distinctive character. The drinks will likely be paired with smoked trout and mussels tostones, appetizers that showcase the bounty of the surrounding waters. A few steps away in the restaurant Kuar, you will sample other characteristic dishes such as lamb pâté and tenderloin medallions with king crab. A mug of mulled Malbec with cinnamon and star anise may be served to complement the foods. Another wine paired with regional cheeses will headline the tasting at Crystal Wines, the city’s first gourmet wine shop.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Sample a variety of appetizers and dishes that best reflect Ushuaia’s unique cuisine.
• Enjoy wines and cocktails that will be thoughtfully paired with the dishes.
• Gain a remarkably in-depth understanding of Ushuaia’s cuisine in a relatively short time.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.