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Much has been written about the recent boom in Argentine wine in New York.  And although it is certainly not a new discovery for many New Yorkers, the sales numbers for both Malbec and Torrontes continue to skyrocket within the state.
Similarly, Argentine cuisine has been quietly pleasing palates here for decades.  The blend of French, Spanish, Italian and German, and South American influences resonates well in any setting; leading to a plethora of Argentine restaurants NYC.
To understand Argentine cuisine, it is important to note that the primary difference in Argentine eating habits versus those for North Americans has to do with the type of meals that the typical Argentine eats.  Because the culture in Argentina is much closer to that in Spain, businesses are often closed during the afternoon and workers therefore eat breakfast, go to work, come home for an extended lunch, return to work in the evening, and then return home for a late supper.
The size of the meals and the menu choices are also often influenced by Spanish culture.
Breakfasts at Argentine restaurants NYC tend to be pastry and caramel cream or omelets that incorporate mozzarella, provolone, or fontina cheese. A wide range of coffees, teas, juices, and yerba mate are normally consumed at breakfast.  One of the most popular pastries is shaped like a crescent moon.
As breakfast gives way to lunch, a fuller set of items becomes available.  Empanadas, a turnover that often contains a mixture of meats and cheese, make an entrance.  Sandwiches, salads, and soups also become part of the equation.  Sandwiches tend to feature the fine cuts of beef and chicken that are an Argentine staple.  Salads tend to utilize vinegar and oil dressings.
As evening draws near, Argentine restaurants NYC shift to a dinner menu.  Appetizers play a large part during and after the dinner rush when lighter fare may be sampled.  Entrees tend to be meat-based, again featuring beef or chicken recipes that Argentina is known for.  Pastas such as cannelloni, raviolis, and spaghetti are now served.  Traditional desserts that are eaten after the meal include flan, quince paste, and a variety of cakes.  After-dinner drinks are often served to parties intent on pursuing discussion and conversation deep into the night, as is Argentine fashion.
One of the nicest synergies that New Yorkers will find in Argentine restaurants within the city is that as Buenos Aires is also a cafe society, the ambiance will be familiar to many.