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    Casa SaltShaker
    Closed Door Restaurant / Salon for Food and Conversation

    Buenos Aires, Argentina
    Chef: Dan Perlman
    Host: Henry Tapia

    (cambia a castellano/change to  spanish)

    Welcome to Casa SaltShaker. We offer a unique dining experience in Barrio Norte. In essence, you are being invited to a dinner party in our home, where you will be seated at one of our two communal tables, with other guests. The setting is casual, the food eclectic, the conversation lively - and generally in a mix of languages. We consider our food "fancy home cooking" - we're not trying for a multi-star experience - it's about good food and wine, and meeting new friends.

    • We seat a maximum of twelve (12) guests. Because part of the idea is to meet and mix with new people, normally we don't accept groups of more than three or four people together - but, it never hurts to ask.

    • The only dates that we have scheduled dinners along with their menus are listed below, usually for the next month. The menus are subject to change based on what's available and/or my whims. We do keep a waiting list, so if a dinner that you'd like to attend appears full, do contact us - people do change their plans.

    • We ask people to come between 8:45 and 9:00 p.m. so that we can start by about 9:15 with everyone present - we, and your fellow guests, would appreciate it if you're on time.

    • The AR$150 price includes a welcome cocktail, tasting menu with paired wines, bottled water and coffee or tea afterwards. For those who don't drink wine the price is AR$110. Normally we don't have beer or sodas, though if you let us know you'd prefer to drink one of those in advance we will have them available.

    • Cash only, pesos, dollars or euros are fine, and as close as you can to exact would be appreciated - if you wish to pay via credit card, we can make arrangements to pay in advance via PayPal in dollars or euros.

    • We have an outdoor garden where you or your guests can smoke, indoors is non-smoking.

    We're happy to arrange private dinners here on other evenings subject to our availability - inquire if you're interested in scheduling something.

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    DATES

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    Thursday & Friday, July 2-3
    The Palio in Siena

    Thursday - 2 spaces available
     Friday - 2 spaces available

    		 Frittata con le Arselle (Baby Clam omelette)

    Aquacotta (Vegetable Soup)

    Pici con le Briciole (Thick Spaghetti)

    Caccuicco (Seafood Stew)

    Chestnut & Rosemary Strudel
    Saturday, July 4
    Private Dinner - Classic French

    Saturday - fully booked

    		 Composed Salad

    Panade

    Caramelized Sweetbreads

    Coq au Vin

    Tarte Tatin
    Friday & Saturday, July 10-11
    John Calvin's 500th Birthday

    Friday - 8 spaces available
    Saturday - 6 spaces available

    		 Smoked Duck & Olive Cake

    Garlic Soup

    Ficelle Picarde (Ham & Mushroom Crepe)

    Boulettes ou Andouillettes d'Amiens aux Pommes de Terre (Pork Meatballs with Potatoes)

    Chantilly Cream Tart with Red Fruits
    Friday & Saturday, July 17-18
    Yellow Pigs Day

    Friday - 12 spaces available
    Saturday - 12 spaces available

    		 Menu coming soon...
    Friday & Saturday, July 24-25
    Day of the Galician Fatherland

    Friday - 12 spaces available
    Saturday - 12 spaces available

    		 Menu coming soon...