Dining in Buenos Aires is an art, a passion, and a pastime. Sobremesa (chatting over wine or coffee long after the table has been cleared) is as much of an event as the meal itself. World-renowned beef is a staple, cooked on a parrilla (grill), or sometimes over quebracho wood for a savory asado (barbecue). A typical meal consists of steak, fries, salad, and a robust tinto (red wine), followed by flan (crème caramel) with dulce de leche (a gooey caramel-like spread).