Today I met Laura, a childhood friend of Alberto’s, and our concierge for Argentina 444. She took us to the Mercado Central, the large wholesale market on the outskirts of BA. Lots and lots of meat, cheese and Salumi. My favorite was the lechon (piglet) for sale, if only we had the wood fired oven handy! Our next stop was the Mercado Progresso, much smaller and definately a favorite of the neighborhood. We met the King of Sweetbreads at Nucho carniceria, he was very friendly and interesting, we chatted for 20 minutes about meat! We also tasted and bought ripe, juicy peaches, plums and strawberries, yum! John, LOF

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