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© 2008 Dan Perlman
Casa SaltShaker
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Chef: Dan Perlman
Host: Henry Tapia
November 28-29, 2008
Fifty years have passed since the fall of French Equatorial Africa, splitting apart into separate states, tossing off the yoke of French colonial masters. Likewise in the neighboring Congo, and not far away in western Africa, in Mauritania. It seemed as good a moment as any to explore the flavors that spring from the combination of African tradition with French colonial cuisine.
Comments from some of the guests:
"Thanks for organizing such an amazing dinner on Saturday night! I had a great time and met some really wonderful people, some of whom I will most definitely stay in touch with! The food was incredible and I'm so happy there was a last minute cancellation and I was able to join you! Thanks again and be well!" - B.P.
"We loved Casa Saltshaker, Dan...thank you for making it so wonderful...we have already told all our friends about it." - P.S.
"My brother and I had a fabulous time! I really loved being able to meet new people, and I especially liked the wine option, even though I never emailed you beforehand about wanting to do it! I truly think everything worked out so well. I am looking forward to Saturday night again." - A.F.
"Thank you so much for a wonderful evening! E... and I had a great time, we truly enjoyed the experience and food you served. We were happy that we scheduled our dinner with you the first night we were in BA, we got some great tips for the rest of our trip. I have some pictures that I'm going to try and get out this weekend, I'll make sure to send to you." - E.S.
"I almost flew to Congo for seconds of the duck." - K.H.
