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Loreto Garden Bar

Posted on November 1, 2011 67 Comments

Loreto Garden Bar

It’s mighty refreshing finding a solid lunch spot that breaks away from the Palermo café-lunch-brunch scene epicenter.  Loreto Garden Bar, situated in a residential part of Colegiales, is an ideal warm-weather spot, to sit outside, and have a mighty tasty lunch.  Loreto’s menu may seem like any old Argie café menu of burger-sandwich-salad-tarta-offerings, but look a bit […]

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The Buenos Aires Vegetarian Dilemma: What to eat in Argentina?

Posted on October 15, 2011 12 Comments

The Buenos Aires Vegetarian Dilemma: What to eat in Argentina?

As a former vegetarian for many years, once I moved to Buenos Aires I quickly put a halt to my plant-eating ways and succumbed to the carnivorous lure of the beef.  For those strong-willed who have yet to cross over to the dark side, make sure to not fall victim of the endless cheese and […]

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Adios Resaca, Hello Maple Syrup: Magdalena’s Party Brunch

Posted on May 13, 2011 26 Comments

Adios Resaca, Hello Maple Syrup: Magdalena’s Party Brunch

What do classic soul jams, Bloody Marys and massive breakfast crepes have in common? Resto bar Magdalena’s Party weekend brunch offerings.  I remember back in the day when it was nearly impossible to find anything reminiscent of a good ole’ USA styled brunch – times have changed and bruncheando is a new local pastime (ranked […]

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A Different Sandwich at a`Manger

Posted on March 7, 2011 18 Comments

A Different Sandwich at a`Manger

Brie and goat cheese with an apple onion chutney baked on freshly made bread, a picada of salami, gruyere cheese and black olives stuffed with sun-dried tomatoes, grilled chicken breast and roasted vegetables on top of a bed of greens in a malbec reduction, a Middle Eastern spread with tabbouleh, hummus, babaganoush and ensalada belén, tapas of parmesan cheese wrapped […]

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Almacén El Nono Amigo: Where Picada and Empanada Dreams Come True

Posted on March 5, 2011 15 Comments

Almacén El Nono Amigo: Where Picada and Empanada Dreams Come True

UPDATE: El Nono Amigo’s is now CLOSED but replaced with La Gran Tienda – a great spot for all your cheese, cured meats and sandwiches to-go. Cured meats, sharp cheeses, fresh bread, pickled vegetables – I must admit, I don’t give this Argentine delicacy the credit it deserves considering picadas are pretty damn awesome, and just might be […]

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Barrio Chino, Buenos Aires: A Culinary Mecca

Posted on February 7, 2011 16 Comments

Barrio Chino, Buenos Aires: A Culinary Mecca

Despite the fact that Barrio Chino, or China Town, takes up only 2 blocks in the Belgrano neighborhood of Buenos Aires, it still remains a favorite destination in the city.  It’s basically my version of Disney World, where you can find anything from tofu to hot chili peppers to lemongrass to sriracha to many more delectable (and not […]

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Can I Have Some Salad In My Ensalada? The Best Salads in Buenos Aires

Posted on January 30, 2011 36 Comments

Can I Have Some Salad In My Ensalada? The Best Salads in Buenos Aires

I bet you have never heard anyone say, “I went to Argentina and had the best salad ever!” Why? Simple. Overall the salads are sucky, consisting of wilted greens and boring unripe vegetables, either not dressed at all or drenched in some weird mayonnaise-based “dressing” sauce.  When ordering a salad, many will respond in ridicule – […]

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Café Crespin: Bakery and Deli Done Right

Posted on December 28, 2010 15 Comments

Café Crespin: Bakery and Deli Done Right

Any other day and I would have walked by this Villa Crespo corner spot, classifying it as just cualquier café. But on this particular stifling Sunday afternoon, my stomach was hot and bothered, and my nose took control, where fresh baked goods led the way into Café Crespin.

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Top It Frozen Yogurt: Dale muchas vueltas

Posted on November 26, 2010 14 Comments

Top It Frozen Yogurt: Dale muchas vueltas

TOP IT IS NOW CLOOOOSED The time has come, real frozen yogurt has hit Buenos Aires just in time for the summer. Not to give myself too much credit, but a few months ago I predicted that the Fro-Yo craze was due to hit Buenos Aires by 2011. Thanks to Top It (Gorriti 4721, Palermo […]

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Sattva: Conciencia Vegetariana

Posted on October 31, 2010 5 Comments

Sattva: Conciencia Vegetariana

Once a vegetarian in this meat friendly city, I used to have to do a lot of extra work making sure I wasn’t served a former furry creature.  Me: “Esto no tiene carne? Soy vegetariana.”  Puzzled mozo: “No, no tiene carne. Tiene jamón, pollo, pescado, sangre de animales…”  Even though vegetarians aren’t a common thing […]

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