There is an article on Valparaiso's growing culinary scene in today's (Nov.8) New York Times Travel section. Sorry I don't know how to add a link.
Our wonderful hotel, Casa Higueres and El Vinilo, where we had a delicious Chilean lunch, are both mentioned.
Valparaiso,Chile-article in Sunday NYT Travel Nov.8
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http://travel.nytimes.com/2009/11/08/travel/08journeys.html?ref=travel
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It made me wish that I was going to Chile - but maybe next year.
thank you for posting this. I am headed there in a few weeks!
Wow, thanks for posting. I'll be there in Jan and will have to try some of these places.
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We really enjoyed all of our meals in Chile, especially loved the seafood. The meal at Cafe Vinio,mentioned in article, was a very large portion and cost around the equivelent of $6.00.
We loved Valpo and had some great meals there. Cinzano is worth a visit if only for a drink (the food is only average). It has been around for over 100 years (as, it appears, have some of the waiters)and is a Valpo institution. The atmosphere is great. Also liked Caruso a great little palce specialising in seafood on Cerro Carcel