Arriving by ferry from Buenos Aires, you can easily explore this quaint little city in a day on foot, despite what the cunningly placed plethora of bicycles and electric golf carts for rent as you exit the ferry station might suggest.
If you are staying overnight, you have the full range of possibilities from hundreds of dollars to a bunk in a backpackers for about US$ 16. A double room in one of the many quaint little bed and breakfasts will cost you in the range of US$ 60.
The old town (barrio histórico), founded by the Portuguese in 1680, some is which is still part of an ancient fort is beautiful and although full of restaurants, it is Read more
What do they eat in Argentina? Meat. And for good reason, Argentina is known for producing some of the best quality red meat in the world. Due to its popularity many Argentinians eat it almost every day, in all kinds of exciting ways.
Here, grilling is elevated to an art form. Asado is barbecued beef roast, Churrasco is grilled steak, and Parrillada refers to different cuts of meat and blood sausage (morcilla) grilled over an open fire. Asados are usually served with Chimichurri, a light sauce made with garlic, herbs, olive oil and lime juice or wine vinegar. Another common meal is Milanesa, breaded and fried steak served with mashed potatoes.
Other common dishes are borrowed from their Italian Read more
In the land of everything meat, it is important to know how to order what you want! BBQing is serious business in the States, and Asados are serious business in Argentina. Don’t look like a fool when trying to order; brush up on these Spanish expressions and make sure you get exactly what you want when ordering out.
English Spanish Pronunciation
I want… Yo quiero… Show key-ero…
Barbecue Asado Ah-sah-doh
Blood sausage Morcilla More-see-sha
Chicken Pollo Poe-show
Chop Chuleta Choo-let-ah
Skirt steak Entraña En-trah-nya
Flank Vacio Vah-see-oh
Intestine Chinchulín Cheen-choo-leen
Kid (Goat) Chivito Chee-vee-toh
Kidneys Riñones Rin-yon-ays
Lamb Cordero Cord-eroh
Liver Hígado Ee-gah-doh
Pork Cerdo Ser-doh
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
Dulce de leche is practically everywhere you turn in Buenos Aires… I mean, they even offer a special Oreo that is filled with dulce de leche instead of the regular cream filling. If you really want a sweet treat though, skip the Oreos and head to the famous Cafe Tortoni, known as the meeting point for some of the city’s greatest literary minds.
Cafe Tortoni offers a lot in the way of typical light food… but today we are focusing in on the sweet stuff. Dulce de leche, for those of you who don’t know, is basically caramel, but with milk mixed in (depending on which country and who is cooking, it varies, of course).
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
There are plenty of fantastic ice cream joints to choose from in Buenos Aires, but for a reliable chain, head to Freddo. There are countless branches around town, and the chain has high standards that are upheld throughout the different locations.
Freddo started in 1969 as a family business, which was sold in the early 90s. After that it started to expand, and expand it has! Not only do they have a whole host of new flavors, they also have a Kosher line, and a gluten-free line, and serve Aerolineas Argentinas’s business class. You can even purchase ice cream online! (www.freddo.com.ar)
If you want the original goodness of Freddo, head to Perssico, the ultrapopular Read more
A little bit of the Japanese culture comes to Buenos Aires with Moshi Moshi. The menu features a variety of high-quality sushi rolls, as well as other dishes traditional to Japan, mixed in with some Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. Don’t get me wrong, I love my steak as much as the next guy, but sometimes mixing it up can be a little fun. (I admit, what convinced me was actually the sake bar… more on that later.)
Moshi Moshi is located in the Las Cañitas area, at the corner of Ortega and Gasset 1707 on the first floor. The decor is pretty sleek and modern: low lighting and large windows the let diners peer out onto the streets.
There is no end to the number of places you can choose to go for a night out in Buenos Aires; this trendy city is full of a huge variety of restaurants, bars, lounges, and clubs designed to fit your every need.
Lobby is a super stylish, upscale restaurant and wine bar in Palmero Hollywood, on Nicaragua Street. The first thing that catches your eye when you walk in are the wine bottles lining the entire back wall. The decorum is modern, and the lighting is fantastic. The whole place just exudes cool.
But Lobby is more than just a cool nightlife spot. If you can manage to get there early enough (most days it opens at 8!) the muffins Read more
Mark’s Deli & Coffee House is perhaps Buenos Aires’ most successful attempt at a typical New York Deli, which makes it one of my favorite places to stop for some to grab a bite to eat and people watch.
In the morning I particularly like the muffins – they large, traditional muffins from my point of view, and the perfect accompaniment for my morning cup of coffee.
Mark’s Deli is located in the Palmero Viejo district, at El Salvador 4701 & Armenia, making it an ideal place for shoppers in this trendy district. It is open 8:30 am – 9:30 pm Monday to Saturday and 10:30 am to 9:00 pm Sundays and Holidays.
The joint opened in the summer of 2002, and Read more
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