Chile is a foodie’s paradise. With almost all the climates you can ask for, the long stretch of this thin country has mountains, valleys, forests and a massive coastline. But fortunately for those with only a short time on their hands, you don’t need to travel the entire length of the country in search for a taste of Chile – it can all be found in Santiago.
Friday, 9:00pm
Make your way to Bocanariz wine bar (Jose Victorino Lastarria 276) in the trendy Lastarria neighborhood where you can get your snout in good training for the weekend. The best place in the city for wines by the glass, you can try wines from all over the country here ranging from boutique to big players. Order a flight of wines and get the sommelier-trained staff to talk you through Chilean wine country. When you’ve worked up a hunger, pick some of the tasting dishes from the menu which are all divided into flavor profiles: sweet, salty, creamy… Perfect for playing with wine pairings.
Saturday
9:00am
Take a morning stroll around Plaza de Armas, the historical square in the middle of the city. As you walk around with the pigeons and tourists, get a bite of breakfast on the run from the numerous food stands underneath the arcades on the Portal Fernandez Concha side. It’s not glamorous, but it is Chilean. Have an empanada, a doughnut, a slice of pizza, a hotdog or all of them and remember the mantra: eat breakfast like a King.
