I’m always in search for a certain type of restaurant that falls into a unique category: Argentine food but not parrilla, milanesa or empanadas. It’s tough to find that restaurant that is still considered Argentine, but served in a non-traditional way, with inventive combinations presented in a thoughtful fashion – and of course, all at a moderate price. El Federal (San […]
The Pan at Pani
Product of the Day: Twistos Crackers Aireadas
From the makers of the strangely delightful jamón ibérico tostaditos, bring you a new snack, Twistos de la Huerta: Crackers Aireadas. These highly addictive crackers, that recently hit selected kioscos and grocery stores, come in two flavors – con hierbas (with herbs) and tomate y albahaca (tomato and basil). Try dipping the con hierbas into […]
Meat on the Street: The Only Street Food in Buenos Aires
What could be better than a big, fat, juicy, well done chorizo drenched in chimichurri and salsa criolla? One eaten at 6:30 in the morning off of a skanky, health violating food cart. Unlike Latin American countries like Mexico or Brazil, Argentina does not have a booming street food culture. Sure you can get facturas […]
Café Crespin: Bakery and Deli Done Right
A Festivus for the Rest of Us: How to Celebrate the Seinfeld Holiday
My first writing gig was in 1995 as a featured contributor to a Geocities Seinfeld fan club’s newsletter. I was 10 years old. The rest of the writing staff was well over 25. I quickly escalated to editor status, in charge of the Trivia and Contest sections, creating weekly games, quizzes, and contests for devoted […]
First Days in the USA
“What do you miss about the USA?” is on the top 5 list of questions that many expats are asked when being quizzed about their reasons for living abroad. As a shallow, culinary obsessed, mid-twenty something, my answer will always remain something superficial. These days with the glories of social media and the wonders of […]
Happy Thanksgiving, American Style
It’s no coincidence that I chose to visit my family in the US over Thanksgiving, the only major holiday where eating takes center stage, giving thanks for being a bunch of total greedy foodface stuffing fatties. After 4 years of Argentine-styled Thanksgivings, it was time to celebrate authentic American food traditions, feasting until you can feast […]
Top It Frozen Yogurt: Dale muchas vueltas
Olsen: The Original Buenos Aires Brunch
OLSEN IS CLOSED. Back in the day, in the mid 2000s, before the brunch craze invaded Buenos Aires, Olsen reigned on top for THE place to brunch. Cool, sleek, modern atmosphere, minimal decor, beautifully presented food, extremely accessible prices, trendy clientele and a one-of-a-kind menu. Stir in dozens of write ups in the popular guide books, and a […]
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