We sailed together a few times and kept in touch via Facebook. When we knew we were coming to Santiago we reached out to him.
First thing he said "you have to come to my family's restaurant"! Well of course we will.
This afternoon is the day.
The restaurant is called Nuevo Sabor Sureño and you can find it here.
We arrived to big hugs and kisses (screw Corona Virus) from Carlos and his entire family. This is what travelling is all about - connecting with people.
We all take a seat and the pisco sours come out!
Then the empanadas hot out of the oven! Stuffed with meat. So good. But I am getting full.
A lovely bottle of Chilean wine and we raise a glass!
Then for the main course a hearty meat dish (like a stew) served with potatoes, corn, sweet potatoes and beef that falls off the bone in a flavorful broth that warms you from the inside.
Also a traditional pork dish with tender braised pieces of pork wrapped in pork skin which only made the meat more tender and that skin was darn good. Served with two types of homemade sausages and again served with potatoes. Oh and warm fresh bread.
Carlos' step mom brings out the dessert a custard type dish with a sweet caramel type sauce. I know I am not doing any of these dishes justice. But they were fabulous.
Then of course father brings out a little shot of liqueur to end the meal and help with digestion.
OMG I am so full - and a little drunk.
This place serves authentic Chilean food from the South. Hearty food that goes back generations and for which his family is still making today.
It was an honoured to be guests here and to get to experience a little of Carlos' culture.
We kept saying that cruise guests staying in Santiago would LOVE this type of experience. He is going to work at setting something up, but in the meantime if you are interested in learning more let me know and I will hook you up with Carlos directly.
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