Empanadas as comfort food — exactly what I needed

Some dishes exist to comfort and Empanadas is absolutely in that category. The smoky and herbal quality works on something almost primal — you feel the warmth of it immediately. shellfish from Patagonia does work that no substitute can replicate.

the completo hot dog with avocado is a peculiarly Chilean street food obsession. There's something about the a Patagonian lamb restaurant context that reinforces the comfort effect. Carménère alongside is the traditional way and it makes complete sense. I come back to this dish when I need something dependable and restorative.