Our organic partnership with La Anunciación
Sourcing with heartMagazine
25 September 2025
At Le Pain Quotidien Argentina, the journey from farm to table is rooted in a deep respect for nature, tradition, and relationships. Over thirteen years, we have forged a living partnership with La Anunciación—a certified organic farm run by Mariana del Pino and Eduardo Ciancia, nestled in the lush countryside near La Plata, Buenos Aires province.
Sustaining Organic, Simple, and Fresh
Every month, our team stays closely connected to Mariana and Eduardo, traveling the 56 kilometers from the city to the farm to witness the changing rhythms of the land and collaborate on seasonal plans. These visits aren’t just about business—they’re about savoring the spirit of the countryside, understanding the crops, and building trust. Our produce is grown without shortcuts: always organic, always honest, and always fresh.
An Enduring Relationship
Working with La Anunciación hasn’t always been easy. Embracing organic methods and valuing the slow, risky, but sure path demands patience and resilience. But this journey has yielded a bond that’s healthy, sustainable, and sincere—a relationship that has matured over thirteen years of shared passion and continuous, uninterrupted teamwork.
Cooking with the Spirit of the Farm
In our kitchens, we mirror the philosophy of our farmers. Each dish is crafted as simply and honestly as the vegetables grown at La Anunciación, using just a few real, carefully sourced ingredients. This mindful approach—thinking, hoping, creating, and serving with intention—keeps our menu true to its roots and gentle on the palate.
Looking Ahead: The Tomato Season
As we anticipate another bountiful tomato season, La Anunciación will soon offer more than 80 varieties of tomatoes, ranging from heirlooms to oxheart to deep purple gems. Each new harvest brings new opportunities to share freshness, diversity, and genuine flavor with our guests.
This partnership exemplifies what Le Pain Quotidien stands for: food sourced with integrity, relationships built on trust, and a love for honest ingredients—celebrating Argentina’s land, seasons, and people in every bite.
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Welcome homeLe Pain Quotidien means "the daily bread". And to us, that means everything. It’s much more than mere sustenance; it’s a way of life.
Simple. Fresh. Honest.
Our dishesOur menu celebrates natural, honest ingredients, prepared freshly every day. And at the heart of it all is the bread that brings everything together.