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FOOD AND WINE
Without a doubt, the best gift you can take home from Chile is a bottle of fine wine; however you may want to be advised by experts. Here is a useful tip: Chile is the only country in the world that produces Carmenere. Make sure to also take some Pisco, an authentic Chilean liquor, premium beers, Merquen (a spicy Mapuche condiment); Chilean Salmon (in all its varieties), papayas (from the Elqui Valley), “dulce de leche” (a thick caramel like milk based spread), exotic marmalades, and other innovative gastronomic products. Emporio Nacional: At this old fashioned store you will find all sorts of Chilean delicatessens brought from both the north and south of the country. There are original recipes for Wagyu pate, blueberry vinaigrette, Arica’s olive paste, goat cheese, and Serrano hams. It is well worth a visit! Address: 2124 Providencia Ave, Providencia Los Leones. www.emporionacional.cl Coquinaria: (See El Golf Map on page 66) Visiting this gourmet market, coffee house and restaurant is a real pleasure. Located at the W Hotel, in the “El Golf” neighborhood, it offers multiple varieties of breads, chocolates, wines, ice-creams, cheeses, sausages, canned foods, and fresh vegetables. This is the Dean & Deluca’s Chilean version. Address: 3000 Isidora Goyenechea Ave., local S-101, El Golf. El Golf, L1. www.coquinaria.cl El Mundo del Vino: This store provides a great variety of wines from Chile and the rest of the world. Additionally, this store offers all the accessories for true wine enthusiasts. There are wine tastings and you can receive specialized expert service. Hours: 10am - 9pm. Address: 3000 Isidora Goyenechea Ave., El Golf. El Golf, L1. www.elmundodelvino.cl