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Tango Shows at Cafe Tortoni

June 24th, 2009 | Argentina - Culture, Argentina - Family Friendly, Argentina - Must See or Do, Argentina - Nightlife, Argentina - Places to Eat, Argentina - Travel Tips, The Best of Argentina | No Comments »

Cafe Tortoni is more than famous in Buenos Aires, it’s iconic. If it isn’t on your list of places to go, it should be. Even if just to say you had a cup of coffee there.

If you are looking for more on a night out to Cafe Tortoni, come and see the tango shows. Sure, there are plenty of tango shows in Buenos Aires, many of them better quality (and more expensive) but seeing a tango show at Cafe Tortoni is something special, and quite affordable.

Tango shows at Cafe Tortoni cost only $120 pesos for 2 people, and the show is quite enjoyable. The only complaint I have heard is that there simply isn’t enough dancing. Only about Read more

Punk Rock Avant-Garde Art Gallery in Buenos Aires

June 17th, 2009 | Argentina - Culture, Argentina - Must See or Do, Argentina - Nightlife | No Comments »

Art is Buenos Aires can be found in many forms showcased in a variety of galleries and museums. For the “not exactly traditional” art crowd, check out Appetite, which specializes in a sort of punk-rock-style art.

If you’re into the avant-garde style Appetite has to be on your list of things to do in Buenos Aires. It so readily holds to the punk-rock ideals and showcases talented Argentineans and more.

Although it is located on one of the less exciting blocks in San Telmo, once you walk inside you are immediately transformed into the coutner-culture created by an underground movement much bigger than the walls of this gallery can contain. Everything from the ceiling to the floor is a Read more

Salon for Dining and Conversation – Casa Saltshaker

June 15th, 2009 | Argentina - Gringo Owned Business, Argentina - Must See or Do, Argentina - Nightlife, Argentina - Places to Eat | 1 Comment »

When it comes to restaurants in Argentina, there is no end to the variety in both food and atmosphere. But one, for me, stands out from the rest as being unique, and that is Casa Saltshaker.

Casa Saltshaker is a closed-door restaurant where dinner menus are presented weekly, and served to an audience of no more than twelve in the apartment of Chef Dan Perlman and his partner and host Henry Tapia.

Dinner starts at 9:15, and guests are asked to arrive between 8:45 and 9:00. Part of the idea is to mix and meet new people, and so groups of 3 or 4 are usually the max. The plus side to that is there are 8 or 9 new Read more

Live Music and Mixed Drinks at La Cigale

June 1st, 2009 | Argentina - Adults Only, Argentina - Nightlife | 1 Comment »

It’s Monday again, which means live music at La Cigale.

Los Lunes Estan de Moda (Mondays are in Style) is a now legendary cycle of music happenning tonight at 11 pm. (Things start late in BA!)

While the music doesn’t start until 11, La Cigale is open at 6 pm, if you want to warm up with some top shelf drinks. This is the place to go in Buenos Aires if you are looking for classic mixed drinks. The place has now become a standby location for the local crowd.

In addition to an extensive cocktail menu, there is also a kitchen menu that serves appetizers of local cheeses and salami.

While Mondays are the feature of local musicians, Tuesdays Read more

Hailing a Taxi Cab in Buenos Aires

May 1st, 2009 | Argentina - Business, Argentina - Nightlife, Argentina - Travel Tips | No Comments »

If you are feeling up to it, the city is best explored on foot, by train or subway, or even on a bike, however, there are certain circumstances when taking a taxi is the best, or the only option.

Buenos Aires’ taxis are black with the roof painted yellow. You can flag one down by the side of the road or call for a pick-up. Taxis run 24 hours a day.

Each taxi has a digital reader that shows the exact amount of money you have to pay. The initial meter rate is $3.80, and every 200 meters you go costs 0.38 cents.

You can tell if a taxi is available or not by a small red light on the Read more

Trendy Spot to Eat, Drink and Chill with Friends in Buenos Aires

February 25th, 2009 | Argentina - Nightlife, Argentina - Places to Eat | 1 Comment »

Milion is considered to be one of the best night clubs to hit in Buenos Aires. It is a converted mansion in the heart of Buenos Aires, and is a popular spot among porteños as well as expats and tourists.

The place is spread out over three floors, and takes advantage of candles to set the mood. There are a number of glass doors and partitions, separating out different areas: a bar, a lounge, a dining area. A giant sweeping staircase leads up to the upper floors, and tall ceilings lend themselves to the glamorous mansion feel. There is also an outdoor terrace and garden area, and a DJ spinning music.

You can make reservations for a private party, Read more

Cruises in Mar del Plata

September 23rd, 2008 | Argentina - Adults Only, Argentina - Nightlife | No Comments »

Exploring Mar del Plata can be done in a number of ways, but one of the most attractive is from the Atlantic Ocean, particularly at night when the lights of the city are reflected in the sea, and the black ocean spanning out in the distance causes the horizon to blend in with the stars.

Cruises Anamora tour company is the only company authorized by the Argentine Navy to hold such tours. They offer a comfy cruise for 307 people on a three level boat. The top floor is a solarium with seating and a tropical bar, the middle level offers tables and chairs, on the lower deck you will find an open bar and dance floor. Read more

Best Steak in Buenos Aires

August 12th, 2008 | Argentina - Business, Argentina - Family Friendly, Argentina - Nightlife, Argentina - Places to Eat | No Comments »

You know you can’t come to Argentina without sitting down to enjoy its world famous Argentine beef, and there is no better place to dine than Cabaña las Lilas. Widely hailed as the best parilla in Buenos Aires, this popular restaurant serves up the finest Argentine beef straight from their own ranch!

Needless to say the place is pretty much always packed and meals are pricey (a complete meal will cost you about $35 US), but it is completely worth it. The opening table spread includes dried tomatoes, olives, peppers, and mozzarella and garlic bread to start you off. And then there’s the steak. The best cuts are the baby beef, the rib-eye, and the thin skirt steak. Read more

Happy Hour and Partying at Opera Bay

July 25th, 2008 | Argentina - Nightlife | No Comments »

Opera Bay is a landmark club in Buenos Aires, thanks to its interesting architecture (the place is like a copycat Sydney Opera House). It is located on Puerto Madero right on the water, with a view of the docks.

Wednesday night is Happy Hour, and the crowd gets thick later in the evening, so make sure you make it there in time for half off drinks. It is a common stop for many Porteño businessmen on their way home from work, so if you want to show off how great you look in a suit, this is the night for you to hit Opera Bay.

The place is really jumping on Friday and Saturday nights as well… parties get going late in BA… we’re Read more