My search finally took me to El Gaucho. A cold, overcast, winter Saturday afternoon I made my way into Chelsea London Argentina
I saw the menu and spotted a couple things I had to try, first a Provoleta, grilled provolone cheese with olive oil and oregano, then a Morcilla, which is basically chargrilled black pudding, and to close the starters, an Empanada Argentina, home made pasties filled in this case with chicken.
However, my task was far from trying only entrees, so I asked for their burgers menu, three options to choose, a few minutes later I went for the A Caballo Burger, wich comes with eggs, bacon, and fries. In addition, to join all that tasty food a cold Quilmes
The verdict, good meat, tender, excellent flavour, cooked medium rare as asked, the bacon was a little bit too salty for me, I think that ruined the experience. The provoleta is just the best one I’ve ever had period… and the empanada was excellent as well.
The damage, 17 quids for the burger, the fries, and the Quilmes
The conclusion, Good burger but not great again, probably it would have been different without the bacon. I will give them a 7, good portions, good taste, but small problems with the bacon incident. I will definitely come back to the place but probably just for the Provoleta cheese.
This bacon incident reminds me the Seinfeld episode “The Blood” where George wants to combine sex with eating.
Jerry: Didn't go for it, huh?
George: No.
Jerry: So, she didn't appreciate the erotic qualities of the salted cured meats?
George: She tolerated the strawberries and the chocolate sauce, but eh, it's not a meal, you know? Food and sex, those are my two passions. It's only natural to combine them.
Jerry: Natural? Sex is about love between a man and a woman, not a man and a sandwich.
George: Jerry, I'm not suggesting getting rid of the girl. She's integral.
Jerry: Maybe instead of trying to satisfy two of your needs, how about satisfying one of somebody else's.
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