My first divan on this visit to BsAs was at a lovely condominium in Nunez. Another aspect I enjoy about this work is that it takes me to areas where I would not otherwise venture and of course meet people whom I wouldn't otherwise either. My special thanks to Mario and Silvia for hosting this event.

Thanks for the introduction Sandy. Hopefully David and Gina who live in Toronto parttime will want to experience a divan this summer in my backyard!

As usual without private transportation getting ingredients for the meal is a major project in and of itself; again thanks to Gina and David for dropping off all the heavy goods the day before.

Being a local audience and not having much experience with Indian food the menu was on the mild side, in as much as the dishes were not lacking in spice but were not overly 'picante'. The menu was (of course) heavy on meat - chicken tikka masala and beef curry with potatoes, moong dal, bhartha, raita and pita. Dessert was halva which was followed in true porteno style with helado (ice cream). Some of the best is available here. It was a pleasure to sit at table with this group which was very lively and entertaining. When I left at midnight, the party was still going strong!

Thanks everyone but specially David, Gina, Silvia and Mario.