BUENOS AIRES: Asado, Empanadas + a Sweet Obsession with Lucy from Sherpa Food Tours

**Buenos Aires** doesn’t just feed you… it pulls up a chair, pours the wine, and keeps you out far too late. In this episode of This City Is Delicious, Kevin Durkee heads to Argentina’s capital for a big, **beautiful bite of Buenos Aires with Lucía Silva of Sherpa Food Tours**, a porteña born and raised in the city, and one of the most passionate culinary guides Kevin has ever followed through a neighbourhood. From **glossy medialunas** and **late-afternoon cortados** to **sizzling parrillas**, **handmade pasta**, **perfect empanadas**, and the kind of **dulce de leche** that should probably come with a warning label, this episode digs into the flavours, traditions, and stories that make **Buenos Aires unforgettable**. Kevin and Lucía talk about **what it really means to eat in Argentina**, why Buenos Aires is so much more than steak, the city’s Italian and immigrant influences, vegetarian life in a meat-loving culture, and the little pink corner in Palermo **where Kevin nearly, basically, sort of had dinner with Dua Lipa**. Plus, Kevin shares his own favourite Buenos Aires bites, including one of the best contemporary Jewish meals he’s ever eaten, the empanadas worth crossing town for, and the edible souvenirs to bring home. **We’re talking:** 🥩 Argentine beef, parrilla culture + the joy of eating together 🥟 The best empanadas in Buenos Aires and which flavours to order 🍝 Gnocchi Day, pasta bars + Italian influence 🧀 Provoleta, choripán + vegetarian asado survival 🍨 Gelato, dulce de leche + Buenos Aires’ serious sweet tooth 🍷 Torrontés, Malbec + wine tucked safely between the socks 🎶 Dua Lipa, milanesa + one very famous pink corner 🛒 San Telmo Market, must-pack eats + Kevin’s favourite food finds If you plan your travel around meals, not museums … this one’s for you. 🎧 Listen now where ever you find your favourite podcasts 📍Buenos Aires is a city that eats late, talks loudly, pours generously, and makes every table feel like an invitation. **CHAPTERS** **00:00 – Cold Open** A little Dua Lipa obsession to start **00:16 – Welcome to Buenos Aires** Kevin introduces the city, the episode, and the appetite **02:35 – Meat Talk Incoming** CJ prepares for Argentina’s beefy reputation **03:04 – Diversity Is Always Delicious** Kevin sets up the deeper food story of Buenos Aires **03:49 – Meet Lucía (Lucy) Silva** A porteña, a food guide, and your next local friend **05:22 – Sherpa Food Tours** How Lucy became a culinary guide in Buenos Aires **06:33 – The Dua Lipa Ticket Rescue** When a food tour guide becomes a concert concierge **07:35 – The Little Pink Corner** El Preferido, milanesa, and a very famous pop star **09:57 – Buenos Aires Beyond Steak** Lucy explains the city’s immigrant food influences **10:31 – Gnocchi Day** Why Argentinians eat gnocchi on the 29th **11:18 – The Potato Appreciation Society** Pastel de papa, tortilla de papa, and comfort on a plate **12:15 – Being Vegetarian in Beef Country** Lucy talks asado, veggies, and guiding meat lovers **14:42 – Locro Makes a Comeback** Argentina’s traditional stew gets new life **16:07 – Chacarita, Colegiales + Palermo** The new neighbourhood energy of Buenos Aires **16:23 – What Makes a Porteño** Lucy explains city identity, the port, and Buenos Aires pride **17:41 – A Day in Lucía’s Buenos Aires** Medialunas, mate, bodegón lunches, and slow mornings **18:47 – La Merienda** The beautiful third meal between lunch and dinner **19:19 – Wine, Vinyl + Ice Cream** Dinner, tapeo, Torrontés, and a sweet finish **20:53 – World Cup Energy** Football, Fernet, and millions at the Obelisk **21:37 – Buenos Aires vs. Lima** Food capitals, friendly rivalry, and South American pride **24:02 – Kevin’s Favourite Argentine Flavour** Nino Gordo, fusion, and why Buenos Aires surprised him **25:54 – The Flan Controversy** Lucy's spicy dessert take **27:11 – Fast Food Quiz** Torrontés, San Telmo, choripán, provoleta, markets, and gelato **28:57 – Thank You, Lucía** How to find Sherpa Food Tours and taste Buenos Aires with Lucy **30:08 – CJ Falls for Buenos Aires** Why Lucía’s passion makes the city feel irresistible **30:47 – Great Guides Make Great Tours** Kevin talks food tour magic and meaningful connections **32:28 – Dinner with Dua?** Kevin and CJ invite a pop star to the table **34:17 – Mashuguna** One of Kevin’s best contemporary Jewish meals **38:16 – Empanadas at El Horno** Mondongo, humita, and San Telmo Market glory **39:58 – Merci + Mercado de San Telmo** A French café, buttery quiche, and market wandering **40:41 – Gelato at Rapanui** Buenos Aires’ sweet tooth shows up strong **41:20 – Must-Pack Eats: Mate** A bitter classic worth bringing home **42:08 – Must-Pack Eats: Chimichurri** The suitcase-safe spice blend strategy **43:12 – Must-Pack Eats: Argentine Wine** Malbec, altitude, and bottles between the socks **44:05 – Must-Pack Eats: Dulce de Leche** Sticky, sweet, creamy, and deeply Argentine **45:25 – Next Stop: Toronto** Chinese dumplings, peameal bacon, and a city full of passport flavours **46:00 – Closing Bite** Follow, share, and eat something you can’t pronounce If you enjoyed traveling and eating with us, make sure to follow the show so you never miss our next stop. And if you have a second, a 5-star ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review goes a long way in helping more food-obsessed travelers like you find us. If you’re still hungry, join us on Instagram **@ThisCityIsDelicious** for extra bites from the road, behind-the-scenes food finds, and a few tasty surprises that didn’t make it into the episode. And if you know someone who plans their trips around meals not museums, share this episode with them - we’re saving them a seat at the table. Until our next bite together… travel well, be kind, and eat something you can’t pronounce. Because remember, This City Is Delicious™.