Argentina’s third-largest city and the birthplace of both Lionel Messi and Che Guevara, Rosario has historically blended riverfront grit with cultural effervescence. The centuries-old port hub on the Paraná river has long been a cradle of Argentine arts, home to famous artists like musician Fito Páez, painter Antonio Berni, and cartoonist Roberto Fontanarrosa. In recent years, it has also become a draw for foodies, with a proliferation of coffee shops, traditional bodegones, and an emerging fine-dining scene.

Rosario’s growing foodie scene now sits comfortably alongside the city’s classic attractions, like the towering National Flag Memorial, the Castagnino Museum, and the beautiful Independencia Park. From creamy, old-school ice cream and artisan coffee to hearty bodegón classics, buttery pastries and refined contemporary cuisine, here are the Herald’s recommendations for a one-day food tour of one of the most interesting cities in Argentina.  

Created four years ago by former entertainment producer Claudio Joison and his wife, psychoanalyst Analía Batista, Infinita Panadería’s motto — “just flour, water, and salt” — is a gross simplification. Given their enduring fascination with cuisine, Claudio and Ana’s trips around the world always nurtured and inspired their cooking. Claudio started baking bread at home during the pandemic, and when their friends suggested he should open a bakery, the suggestion fell on fertile ground. 

Today, Infinita (above and cover image) is an ample, two-story cafe with a busy open kitchen that is nothing short of a pastry heaven. It also delivers great, hearty breakfast options beyond the typical coffee and medialunas. You can have your eggs served poached, mollet, fried or scrambled next to an array of vegetables, cold meats and breads, as well as specialty coffee from Fuego tostadores. 

Infinita also has a diverse lunch menu that includes not just great sandwiches (like pastrami on rye, Katz’s style) but also original soups and salads built around seasonal produce — think quinoa, fennel, green apple, peas and raisins, dressed with lime pulp and green chile.........

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