Ingredient appreciation — what makes Pastel de Choclo special

What sets Pastel de Choclo apart is the handling of merkén smoked chilli. In lesser versions this is treated as a background note. Here it's central and the smoky and herbal result shows it. I've started buying it to cook with at home after this experience.

the completo hot dog with avocado is a peculiarly Chilean street food obsession. The a Patagonian lamb restaurant atmosphere was right for this kind of food. I had terremoto cocktail as recommended and it matched well. If you want to understand what makes this cuisine distinctive, Pastel de Choclo is the place to start.