I have kept my secret long enough, and it is time to share… The Jumbo Supermarket in Palermo has bacon. Real bacon, not the prosciutto imitation bullshit. As a nice non-religious Jewish girl, out of habit, I steer clear of pork. But who can resist a crispy, salty, strip of deliciousness? Especially inside a tasty […]
Lentil Salad with Roasted Vegetables
Sushi Pop Ya In Da Face
Article written June 2010 Most sushi in BA ain’t good. Cheap sushi in BA is even worse. In the cheap Sushi delivery market, Sushi Pop reigns supreme. Created with the objective to make “healthy food of the BEST quality accessible to all.” People warned me before ordering, but also encouraged for me to try it… “It’s […]
A Sausage Love Story: Freddy’s Choripán
Outside a hole-in-the-wall on the cobblestone streets of the San Telmo barrio in Buenos Aires, envious line-waiters patiently endure the grill smoke while watching eaters sit curbside and shovel beefy sandwiches into their faces. I had walked by this spot several times without realizing the wonders inside. But the time finally came, on one special day […]
Muu Lecheria: Wannabe 50’s Diner Done Palermo Style
A 50’s themed diner smack in the middle of Palermo Soho, the Yanquis are invading! Pastel blue colored booths, a non-functional jukebox and counter stools, Muu Lecheria (Armenia 1810) has the kitschy ambience down, but like many restaurants in the zone, the food ain’t good and the staff acts like they are doing you a […]
Svelty Catchup Barf
Go-To Barrio Favorite: Bâraka
Ranch Dressing found in Buenos Aires!
What’s with foreigners and their salad dressing, peanut butter, maple syrup, American candy? While living in another city, one should embrace the culture and eat the local cuisine…. Hellz no! As sad and pathetic as it seems, I dream about shopping in an American supermarket… oh, the inappropriate things I would do for just one […]
Bob Cobb’s Salad
The Argentine Steak: Guide To The Best Parrillas In Buenos Aires
Updated in 2016. Slap another steak on the parrilla, because it’s time to get down with some Argentine meat. Known as the land of beef, Argentina is a leader in the carnivorous world with one of the highest beef consumption rates on the planet (local porteños scarf down a yearly average of more than 140 pounds of cow […]