Dan's Empanada Bar at Baketico

Overview

Argentina might be a hefty 11,000 kilometres away, but this weekend that won't stop you from snacking like you're a local on the streets of Buenos Aires. Argentinian-born chef Dan Szwarc (San Telmo Group) is bringing his popular empanada kitchen to Brunswick's Baketico for a weekend of pastry-filled goodness.

On Saturday, February 12, and Sunday, February 13, Dan's Empanada Bar will be taking over the kiosk to serve a menu of authentic Argentinian treats and his own original creations. Drop by from 10am to score empanadas filled with combinations like creamed corn and cheddar, braised chicken with basil, and roasted cauliflower and pine nut. They're cooked to order and served piping hot for you to enjoy at Baketico's outdoor tables, or you can stock up on take-home products, ready to bake or fry for dinner.

If you've ever tried an alfajor, Argentina's go-to sweet treat, you'll be pretty excited about the dessert offering, too. Dan's slinging his take on the dish — traditionally, a soft biscuit loaded with rich dulce de leche — along with alfajor helado, a dulce de leche ice cream sandwich glazed with dark chocolate.

Baketico