Latam’s 50 Best Restaurants 2017, Trying Quintonil and other Food News

Whilst the Latam 50 best restaurants were being announced, I was having a fabulous meal at newly minted no. 6 restaurant, Quintonil. A fabulous place, here is some pictorial evidence of our meal, before discussing the list. A must visit in Mexico, it is right up there with Pujol in my favorite place in Mexico, but i might have to give it to Pujol by a small edge.

• Charred avocado tartare with “escamoles” and Mexican Herb Chips – so many wonderful textures and flavors. I love avocado and this was a perfect presentation of it 
•  Artichoke Tamal –  we ordered this because part of the money by ordering it was being donated to earthquake relief, ut it turned out to be excellent 
• “Salbut” with wild mushrooms confit in agave honey, seasoned with chile mix powder and corn – the flavors of this were absolutely spectacular. I didn’t have that high expectations and it was amazing
• Catch of the day in Burnt Chipotle, pumpkins and grilled pineapple – spicy and fresh all at the same time 
• Turkey in “recado negro” sauce scented in cacao husks, vegetables and burnt onions –  Althoguh not the best dish of the night, it was still delicious and the recado begro sauce was spectacular
• Dessert and final touches: I loved how the herbal teas were brough, with different mixes of fresh herbs. absolutely delicious. The palate clenser was A cactus sorbet that was weird but very appealing. Dessert was Guanabana rocks with caramelized white chocolate. It was good, but the leat special part of the meal.

LATAM 50 BEST 2017

Do I agree with the list? it’s not bad but I don’t love it. i like Maido i truly do, but i like Central, Pujol and Quintonil much better. I didn’t like that dulce patria got taken off, yet i have to go to some of the new ones in to see if they are worthy replacements. Same with Aramburu, I think it’s too low.

here’s what made the list (with my coverages liked to them – I’ve been to 22 out of 50, still lots of eating to do.)

1. Maido, Lima, Perú
2. Central, Lima, Perú
3. D.O.M., São Paulo, Brasil
4. Pujol, México City, México
5. Boragó, Santiago, Chile
6. Quintonil, México City, México
7. Astrid y Gastón, Lima, Peru
8. A Casa do Porco, São Paulo, Brasil
9. Maní, São Paulo, Brasil
10. Tegui, Buenos Aires, Argentina
11. Sud 777, México City, México
12. Osso Carnicería y Salumería, Lima, Perú
13. Don Julio, Buenos Aires, Argentina
14. 99, Santiago, Chile
15. La Mar, Lima, Perú
16. Lasai, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
17. Harry Sasson, Bogotá, Colombia
18. Leo, Bogotá, Colombia
19. El Baqueano, Buenos Aires, Argentina
20. Maito, Panamá City, Panamá
21. Isolina, Lima, Perú
22. Parador La Huella, José Ignacio, Uruguay
23. Olympe, Rio de Janeiro, Brasil
24. Rafael, Lima, Perú
25. Pangea, Monterrey, México
26. Chila, Buenos Aires, Argentina
27. Mocotó, São Paulo, Brasil
28. Gustu, La Paz, Bolivia
29. Nicos, México City, México
30. Malabar, Lima, Perú
31. Biko, México City, México
32. Amaranta, Toluca, México
33. Ambrosia, Santiago, Chile
34. Corazón de Tierra, Valle de Guadalupe, México
35. Rosetta, México City, México (Nueva entrada)
36. Alcalde, Guadalajara, México (Nueva entrada)
37. Elena, Buenos Aires, Argentina
38. Restaurante 040, Santiago, Chile (Nueva entrada)
39. Máximo Bistrot, México City, México (Nueva entrada)
40. Villanos en Bermudas, Bogotá, Colombia (Nueva entrada)
41. Esquina Mocotó, São Paulo, Brasil (Nueva entrada)
42. Laja, Valle de Guadalupe, México (Nueva entrada)
43. La Docena Oyster Bar & Grill, Guadalajara, México (Nueva entrada)
44. Aramburu, Buenos Aires, Argentina
45. Tuju, São Paulo, Brasil
46. Fiesta, Lima, Perú
47. Amaz, Lima, Perú (Nueva entrada)
48. Crizia, Buenos Aires, Argentina (Nueva entrada)
49. Proper, Buenos Aires, Argentina (Nueva entrada)
50. Mishiguene, Buenos Aires, Argentina (Nueva entrada)

Some coverage

• Here Are Latin America’s 50 Best Restaurant Winners for 2017
  These Are the Top 50 Restaurants in Latin America
• These are the best restaurants in Latin America 2017
• Qué se come en los restaurantes argentinos premiados en el ranking 50 Best

OTHER FOOD NEWS 

• The 12 Best New Restaurants in America – I am obsessed with the grill, and im glad its in here.
• Michelin Guide UK 2018: Shocks, Shrugs, and False Hope and Announced: London’s New Michelin-Starred Restaurants for 2018
• 50 States, 50 Favorite Restaurants – I have so much love for Joe’s, im glad its in there!
• Danny Meyer Has Created a $220 Million Private-Equity Fund for the Hospitality Industry
• World’s 50 Best Bars 2017  are announnced.
• Lunch Heatmap: The 12 Hottest Restaurants Right Now. Ive recently tried Empellon, Atla and Cafe Altro PAradiso and loved them. Empellon was especially amazing.
• How Ladurée Taught Americans to ‘Patisserie’
• 5 Most Over-the-Top Earnest Things About Eleven Madison Park’s Renovation