Empanadas (2), $8 Argentinian Chorizo, $9 Grilled Baby Octopus, $12 Azul Burger, $16 Skirt Steak, $25 Mixed Grill For Two (Parrillada), $62 Hours: Monday—Friday, 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Saturday—Sunday, 12 p.m. to 12 a.m. The best of Buenos Aires on the prettiest block of the LES. Get the Deal Get It Free Share the Deal Facebook Twitter Email Azul Argentine Bistro Lower East Side 152 Stanton St. New York, NY 10002646-602-2004website The Skinny Only available Sunday-Thursday. $20 max discount. 1 per table. 18% gratuity may be added. Can't combine offers.

Scout Notes: Azul opened its doors on Stanton in the somber days after September 11, making a gift of its warm, easy Argentine atmosphere. The bistro's rustic brick, fold-back doors, and papered ceilings (look closely, they're old South American advertisements) feel plucked from a corner of Buenos Aires: at first glance, you can tell these tables were built for long, leisurely meals and making fast friends with strangers. The whole endeavor gets an assist from a menu that showcases the very best in Argentinian food & wine; owner Fernando Dallorso has curated an outstanding selection of asado, entrees, and bottles sourced from across his homeland. You can stop by for a quick glass and a set of small plates, of course, but the better thing is to bring a crowd and settle in for the full Azul adventure. Start with Saltena-style empanadas and ceviche, open some Syrah, then await the parrillada, a sizzling platter of ribs, chops, and sausages. It's not just a culinary centerpiece, it's also one of the city's best conversation starters. Menu Highlights: Empanadas (2), $8 Argentinian Chorizo, $9 Grilled Baby Octopus, $12 Azul Burger, $16 Skirt Steak, $25 Mixed Grill For Two (Parrillada), $62 Hours: Monday—Friday, 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. Saturday—Sunday, 12 p.m. to 12 a.m.