Post by Ella
Last night we indulged in fancy dining at the Charco Bistro in Colonia. We opted for the earliest reservation at 19:30 (7:30pm) and weren’t sorry we made the effort. I really could not resist this national dish of Uruguay, the chivito. Essentially a steak sandwich. A sesame bun, nicely seasoned grilled steak, layered with melted mozzarella and topped a thin slice of ham, tomatoes and a fried egg. Yes, we will be sentenced to life on a salad diet for many months after this trip.
Looks great. And to think they call spaghetti Alfredo a heart attack on a plate.
There is an Argentine equivalent called the choripan which pales in comparison.