The Loire flows through Argentina at Balvanera

Monday 6 October 2025
7:00 PM

Balvanera
152 Stanton Street,
New York, NY 10002

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The longest river of Argentina is the Rio Paraná, but for one night, it will take second place to La Loire, as the Chantepleure explores a newly discovered tributary.

Balvanera, named for a historic barrio of Buenos Aires, showcases the porteña cuisine of Argentina, incorporating influences from many regions of the country. The menu is designed as a culinary journey, commencing with traditional small plates of seafood and composed vegetable dishes, sausages and empanadas, followed by signature generous servings of beef for which Argentina is rightly famous.

Wine pairings will (once again) showcase the remarkable versatility of Loire wines. The opportunity to drink two aged Cabernet Francs paired with Argentinian prepared beef is a not-to-be-missed event!

The Menu & Wines

All courses will be served Family Style …

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Platitos | Small Plates 1
Lise & Bertrand Jousset, Montlouis-sur-Loire “Premier Rendez-Vous ‘Version Longue’” 2023

Boquerones • white anchovies, pan con tomate
Ensalada Verde • little gems, fresh herbs, horseradish dressing
Crudo • yellowtail sashimi, guindilla pepper, shallots, apple, Arauco olive oil

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Platitos | Small Plates 2
Domaine des Sablonnettes, VdF (Coteaux de Layon) “Ceci n’est pas un Rosé “ (Chenin/Cabernet Sauvignon) 2024

Empanadas de Humita • sweet corn, roasted red pepper, provolone, aji amarillo
Empanadas de Carne • handcut roast beef, hard boiled egg, onion, cumin
Chorizo Criollo • pork sausage
Morcilla • blood sausage

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Platos | Main Plates
Domaine Filliatreau, Saumur-Champigny “Vieilles Vignes” 2010
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Château du Petit Thouars, Touraine, “Amiral” 2010

Angosto • grass fed striploin
Ancho • grass fed ribeye
Setas • mushrooms, truffle sherry vinaigrette, soy, poached egg
Puré de Papas • super mashed potatoes

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Dulces | Sweets
Dows Vintage Porto, 1977
a gift from the Cellar of David & Connie Goldfarb

Flan • Fernet Branca burnt caramel
Tarta de Chocolate • chocolate tart, whipped mascarpone, cardamom crust

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All wines from the Cellars of the Chantepleure, with thanks to Eben Lillie of Chambers Street Wines for sourcing and guidance
Chef: Fernando Navas

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Notes:

Please notify the Chantepleure by email in advance of any dietary restrictions, allergies, or any accessibility requirements.

Registration through this website is on a first-come basis, and is limited to members only - no guests.   If the inventory is “Sold Out,” please email the Chantepleure to request wait listing; such requests will be accepted on a first-come basis.  Should seat(s) become available, the member(s) will be notified by email, text or telephone and given the opportunity to then sign up (but under no obligation to do so).  No refunds for cancellations will be issued unless reserved ticket(s) can be resold.

The cost of dinner includes all taxes, corkage fees, and gratuities.