This Saturday, September 26, 2020, is National Family Day. I know… we’ve been spending a whole lot of time lately with our families, so another day to celebrate with the family is just… another day in this time of pandemic quarantining, right? Spice it up a bit to make National Family Day an intentional family day by disconnecting from the distractions (phones, social media, virtual school, working from home) to spend some quality time with the fam.

Take advantage of the nice weather this weekend and head to the backyard for an Argentinian Asado (barbecue), Buenos Aires Café style! The local Austin restaurant is offering a DIY BBQ food kit for a day of fun at home.

When cooking an ‘asado’ or barbecue in their native Argentina, co-owners and mother/daughter duo Chef Reina Morris and Paola Guererro-Smith make it a fun affair, lasting most of the day and involving all members of the family. Their Familia Dinner package serves 4-6 people and is a unique and engaging all-inclusive experience for the whole household. Gather your family on this special day as the pros guide you through the cooking & grilling process step by step with a video from the Master of Grill herself, co-owner Paola Guerrero-Smith.

Order a Familia Dinner, $125 per ticket (+ tax and fees), which includes:

  • Recorded Video with Master of Grill Paola Guerrero-Smith
  • SAUSAGES: salchicha parrillera, morcilla x 2, house-made bratwurst x 2
  • MEATS: half organic, free range chicken, 14 oz ribeye x 2
  • SAUCES: 8 oz chimichirri, ingredients to make salsa criolla
  • SALAD: organic field greens and house lemon balsamic vinaigrette
  • SIDES: provoleta (provolone to grill), chapa bread (ready to grill)

Additional wine pairings will also be available on the website featuring some of the best wines from Argentina such as: Areyna Torrontes, Lunta Malbec, Tikal Blend, and more.

Pick up will take place on Friday, September 25 at Buenos Aires Café, 1201 E. 6th Street, Austin.

Reserve your meal in advance: https://resy.com/cities/atx/venues/buenos-aires-cafe-este/events/virtual-asado-en-familia-pick-up-2020-09-25?date=2020-09-23&seats=2

Catherine Prystup has been in the publishing industry for over twenty years, handling everything from large and small scale ad campaigns to events, marketing, content management, and more. She lives in the greater Austin area with her husband, three kids, three dogs, two cats, and one Beta fish.