Argentine-Armenian Cuisine at Carlitos Gardel Steakhouse with Chef Gerard Bzoghlian

A Fusion of Cultures

• 🇦🇷 Carlitos Gardel is an Argentine-Armenian steakhouse founded in 1996 by the Bzoghlian family, serving as a tribute to Argentine cuisine, hospitality, and culture.
• 💡 The restaurant's roots trace back to the family immigrating to Argentina after the genocide, establishing them as third-generation Argentine Armenians.

The Essence of Argentine Steakhouse

• 🥩 The restaurant's foundation is deeply rooted in Argentine cuisine, with a particular focus on meat, especially steaks.
• 👨‍🍳 Executive Chef and co-owner Gerard Bzoghlian highlights that all ice creams and desserts are homemade.
• 🌟 A signature dish, developed 21 years ago, is the cap of the ribeye served as a standalone steak, a trend that has since become popular.

Culinary Delights and Signature Offerings

• 🥟 The menu features empanadas and malfati, a ricotta cheese and spinach dish.
• 🍞 Meals at Carlitos Gardel begin with charred bread and chimichurri sauce.
• 🌶️ The restaurant has even launched its own chimichurri sauce, available at Whole Foods.

Ambiance and Celebrity Clientele

• 🎶 The steakhouse offers live music, with Maestro Ando playing tangos, international standards, and Armenian music.
• ✨ Carlitos Gardel is known for its warm, inviting atmosphere, reminiscent of an old-school LA steakhouse.
• 🎬 The restaurant has hosted notable regulars, including Tom Cruise and Penélope Cruz.

Family and Sweet Endings

• 🍷 The establishment also offers Argentinian wine.
• 🍰 A special mention is made of the mother's signature cake: peaches and cream meringue with dulce de leche.