BALVANERA Presents: Chef Julieta Caruso

Chef Fernando Navas and the BALVANERA Pittsburgh Team are proud to welcome Acclaimed Argentine Chef Julieta Caruso of Buenos Aires' beloved Casa Cavia for a special one-night-only tasting experience on Tuesday, October 22nd at 7:30pm at 1660 Smallman Street in the heart of Pittsburgh's Strip District. Tickets, including an optional premium Argentine wine pairing are now live on Resy for parties up to 6. The event will take place in our Vinyl Room (private dining space) as two communal tables. Parties will be seated together within this format.

If you don't see the number of tickets you're looking for, or if you have any other questions about booking for this very special occasion, please email  events@balvanerarestaurants.com 

RESERVATIONS (LIVE NOW)

MENU  

subject to change; note that we are unable to accommodate dietary restrictions / preferences for this dinner

BATATA crème fraîche and trufas
SWEET POTATO crème fraîche and black truffles

ROYALE DE MAIZ huevas de trucha
CORN ROYALE trout roe

SEPIA puerros, edamame, cedron
CUTTLEFISH, leeks, edamame, lemon verbana

MERLUZA NEGRA mascarpone, coliflor, cotta
BLACK BASS mascarpone, cauliflower, cottage cheese

TIRA DE ASADO estilo coreano, ensalda de verdes
ARGENTINE-STYLE GRILLED SHORT RIB green leaves salad

LIMON eneldo
LEMON SORBET dill

FRESCO Y BATATA
FRESH CHEESE sweet potato jam

MIGNARDISES

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PRICING 

Tasting Menu: $160.50 per person (includes dinner, 20% gratuity and tax).

Additional Optional Premium Argentine Wine Pairing: $64.20pp (includes five wine pairings, 20% gratuity, and tax). Wine Selection will be posted by Friday.

Guests who do not choose the wine pairing will be offered beverage options from our current cocktail/wines by the glass/bottle list.

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TO PURCHASE

Tickets can be purchased directly via RESY. If your preferred number of tickets is not available please email events@balvanerarestaurants.com for support and we will make arrangements directly.

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WAITLIST

Please reach Noelle at events@balvanerarestaurants.com to join the waitlist for tickets.

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REFUNDS

While tickets are non-refundable, we may be able to resell your tickets to those guests on the waitlist should you no longer be able to attend. Please reach us at events@balvanerarestaurants.com.

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ABOUT CASA CAVIA

Casa Cavia, a cultural destination that includes a restaurant, bar, cafe, wine cellar and flower shop is located in the Palermo Chico area of Buenos Aires. The restaurant is a Michelin-recommended establishment in 2024. Managed by Julieta Caruso, former sous-chef at Mugaritz during 9 years. A land of emotions, perceptions and flavors, each of which you can seize at leisure; simple things speak better than intricate ones and noble things often speak forever.

ABOUT BALVANERA PRESENTS:

Building on Chef Fernando Navas and Meredith Boyle's pursuit of creating memorable experiences, “BALVANERA PRESENTS:” is a series of unique culinary events that uphold the spirit of Argentina. Partnering with esteemed Argentine Chefs, Winemakers, and Cocktail Mavens. It's a showcase of the country’s incredible wines, ingredients, creativity, and gastronomic advancements designed to leave a lasting impression on guests. 

Past Collaborations Include: Chef Gonzalo Aramburu (of his very own ARAMBURU, 2-Star Michelin, Latin America's 50 Best, Relais & Chateau), Chef Julio Martin Baez (of his very own Julia, Latin America's 50 Best - and Francia), Chef Ignacio Klein (of 3-star Michelin El Celler de Can Roca, World’s 50 Best Narda Comedor, the five-star Palacio Duhau Park Hyatt), and an evening with Argentine Winemaker Federico Gambetta of Altos Las Hormigas.

Special thanks to our sponsor @sanpellegrino_official for helping us to bring incredible culinary collaborations to Pittsburgh & NYC and to showcase the culture of Argentina in the United States.