Casa Saltshaker But Not?
 

Odd title but I couldn't think of a better alternative.

I do not eat red meat. Period. Last time I ate it was 26 years ago after not eating it for two years. I became very sick and have not eaten it since I was 16.

That being said, I would love an experience similar to what Casa Saltshaker offers. Are there any other places similar that might be more accomodating regarding my aversion to red meat? I understand they will work around food allergies but they clearly state that vegetarian is a lifestyle choice, not an allergy. I do eat poultry and seafood of all kinds.

I will be spending several days in BA solo prior to my boyfriend arriving so this communal dining is very appealing to me.

Thanks in advance!

As has been said over and over both in this forum and in other Argentina forums, you will certainly survive in our country without eating red meat.

I'm certainly quite ignorant on the subject of communal dining places and even more so if they are vegetarian, but I suggest you read the "Buenos Aires, Punta del Este Travelogue" thread in this forum, as well as this
poster's www.travelmusings.net

Besides being extraordinarily entertaining, this travelogue mentions Casa Félix, apparently a place for vegetarian communal dining.

Not being a vegetarian, I wouldn't be caught dead there, but that most certainly doesn't mean it can't be good.

Have a great time in our country.

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Hi!
We have not been to Casa Saltshakers yet, looking forward to it though...we don't eat red meat and have had no problems at all finding plenty of delicious meals.
They make great salads here, sandwiches and right now, the tomatoes are beautiful and delicious..last night we had dinner at a place called Rodi Bar on Ayacucho in Recoleta..a noisy bistro very reminiscent of Paris..we had caprese salads, my husband had pasta with calamari and I had chicken that had been grilled, lemon squeezed on it and served with big fat papas fritas (french fries)..but the thing that we noticed is that in many restaurants, women dine alone..
So do men , but it does not seem to be uncomfortable for ladies to have dinner out alone.
Cafe Biela is our favorite lunch spot, we like to eat outside, the waiters are rushed and harried but very nice and you can have all sorts of non-meat dishes.
good luck..the weather is glorious right now..

BTW, Avrooster and Scarlett, I think you may both have misunderstood my post. I am aware that there are plenty of options for those who do not dine on cloven hooved animals. :-) I just wanted an option similar to what Casa Saltshakers offers as it appeals to me.

Although I always enjoy my solo travels, I like the idea of eating with others as an opportunity to socialize in a fun environment. I did check out the link you provided, Avrooster, and that is a great trip report! Casa Felix looks like the perfect option for me! I will be sure to report back after I return from my trip in Nov.

Thanks!

eurotraveller/PDXWindJammer: if you wish, check back with us in October, or just before your trip, because November is a very popular tourism season here and we have had forum members get-togethers for dinner at that time in previous years.

BTW, not being a TA forum member anymore, I'm happy that you got some answers here, but a big fat ZERO in the TA forum. LOL!!!

http://travel.nytimes.com/2006/12/17...surfacing.html

In case you have not seen this-

Scarlett is trying to get you some answers in the other forum.

You two are superstars!

Avrooster, I will definitely be looking for a possible get together in BA in early or late Nov!

Cheers!

Euro/PDX: I'm quite SURE you won't want to leave BA!!! LOL!!!

avrooster, I organized a Bangkok get together with forum members in Nov of this past year. It was really fun meeting everyone and being able to put a face with the screen name! There were about 15 of us and it was a hoot!

Well, Euro/PDX, for various reasons I don't think there will be 15 of us, but we'll have a great time, anyway.

2,3,20, it doesn't matter to me! I will partake in just about any size group and enjoy myself and the diversity of the people attending!

I hope it works out!

Speaking of get togethers, we were happy to have an afternoon coffee with Saltshaker today...it was a real pleasure!
Have great visit !!

Euro/PDX: when you go to Tigre, you can go and/or return with the Tren de la Costa http://www.trendelacosta.com.ar/site/

Get off at San Isidro and, when you feel like leaving, just get on the train again. I lived there for about 30 years.

Avrooster, thanks for answering the question that I posted on the "other" forum! ;-)

LOL!!!

Euro/PDX:
http://www.parquedelacosta.com.ar/

Euro/PDX: ask me, not "them". LOL!!!
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