johnny depp He set foot in Argentina last Monday, and since then his presence has generated high expectations in Buenos Aires. After fulfilling professional responsibilities such as the avant-garde premiere of “ Modigliani, 3 days in Montparnasse And upon receiving the keys to the city in La Plata, the famous Hollywood actor chose to spend a recreational evening with his best friend Jorge Corcho Rodriguez.
The Pirates of the Caribbean hero was spotted at El Mercado, an upscale restaurant inside the Faena Hotel in Puerto Madero, on Thursday night. For the occasion, Depp chose the famous wood-fired roast prepared by the restaurant’s executive chef, Emiliano Ullita. Head sommelier Maximiliano Pérez was in charge of the pairings, selecting labels from vintages that are no longer on the market to provide a unique experience.
LA NACION has learned that the actor tasted a selection of Aberdeen Angus cuts cooked on piles, including five rib roasts and vacu. He also tried the wood-fired ribeye.
Deeply fascinated by banquets and the local custom of grilling meat, Depp showed great curiosity by asking about the techniques used, cooking times, and cooking details of each dish he was experiencing for the first time.
At the end of the dinner, the actor said that his favorite dish was the almost blue point of meat, a unique dish known in Buenos Aires as “Czech point.” Similarly, the wood-fired gizzard caught his eye, a dish not on the regular menu that Yurita specially prepared for him.
As for wine, a range of Mendoza red wines from the Uco Valley were chosen to accompany the meat dishes, with Malbec being the main favorite. Additionally, the Argentinian icon Estiva Reservada 2016 also stood out and became one of the big stars of the tasting. Those in attendance emphasized that the actor was “very kind” to all the staff he dealt with and was clearly happy with the night.
After dinner, Depp and his group moved to the luxury hotel’s living room, where Lola and the Bon Bon Club band performed music. Lured by the rhythm, both Depp and Colcho Rodriguez joined in for a “jam and play” for the guests. The guests were privileged and were pleasantly surprised to see one of Hollywood’s most famous stars perform live in front of them.
The Market at Faena Hotel features a concept that mimics the countryside in the heart of the city. “Alain[Faena]wanted to have his own garden in the hotel, to recreate here the plantation that he had in his fields.”he recently explained to LA NACION Emiliano Julitarestaurant chef. This place has an outdoor grill on the patio, enhancing its country feel.
Initially, 2 × 3 small boxes were introduced for planting aromatic plants. “What we harvested was for the Faena family, but we have since expanded our garden space and started planting lettuce, arugula, basil, edible flowers, and a variety of seasonal vegetables that we incorporate into our dishes.”Yurita explained. Examples of uses include fresh herb chimichurri as an aromatic agent, and lettuce, kale, and arugula in garden salads.
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