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Pick Up The Fork

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Villa Crespo: The New Gastronomical Mecca of Buenos Aires

Posted on July 23, 2012 26 Comments

Villa Crespo: The New Gastronomical Mecca of Buenos Aires

It’s safe to say that Villa Crespo is no longer an up-and-coming neighborhood; it’s already the hotness and has been for some time.  These grand gastronomical happenings are leading Villa Crespo into the food heavens, sprinkling it with that extra sparkle, and making it a hot destination for traditionalists and trendsetters alike. It’s the Palermo Viejo […]

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Hot Date In Buenos Aires: Perfect Date Spots For Any Occasion

Posted on April 10, 2012 16 Comments

Hot Date In Buenos Aires: Perfect Date Spots For Any Occasion

Unwrap the romance-enhanced clichés, drown yourself in a pungent nose-stinging cologne and practice your sexy O faces in the mirror because it’s DATE NIGHT! Whether it’s a first date, last date, secret date, or a date where you are looking to get-it-onnnn, here are some suggestions for that perfect date spot no matter the situation.

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Villa Crespo Is The Hotness: Best Restaurants in Villa Crespo

Posted on November 26, 2011 45 Comments

Villa Crespo Is The Hotness: Best Restaurants in Villa Crespo

Villa Crespo is the new Palermo, except much cooler, and has been for some time.  Venture off to the VC for some restaurants that are two thumbs up fine holiday fun. Here is my rundown of the best that Palermo Queens (what a ridiculously invented name) has to offer.  Take a culinary food tour through […]

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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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La Crespo: A JAP’S (Jewish American Palermonite) Heaven in Villa Crespo

Posted on June 5, 2011 43 Comments

La Crespo: A JAP’S (Jewish American Palermonite) Heaven in Villa Crespo

I’ve kept this place a secret for too long, it’s time to share the food love.  So here it goes… One of my favorite finds of the year… A place where I’ve regained my hope in a Buenos Aires Jewish deli existence. A spot where I’ve gorged on a hot pastrami sandwich. Gone to town […]

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The New Hot Closed-Door In Town: Casa Mun

Posted on March 12, 2011 15 Comments

CASA MUN HAS CLOSED IN BUENOS AIRES AND REOPENED IN CASARENA IN MENDOZA I first heard about the opening of Casa Mun back in November and instantly put myself on the mailing list.  I’m not quite sure why, perhaps call it a sixth food sense, but I had an inkling that this place would be special.  […]

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Malvón: Villa Crespo’s Perfect Café

Posted on February 21, 2011 23 Comments

Malvón: Villa Crespo’s Perfect Café

Breakfast, lunch, merienda, brunch – yet another quality café has made an appearance in the up-and-coming culinary neighborhood of Villa Crespo. Situated near Buenos Aires’ outlet store central, BA meets New York in Malvón, the bread haven coffee shop.

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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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Paladar Buenos Aires: Una Experiencia de Aromas y Sabores

Posted on October 9, 2010 5 Comments

Paladar Buenos Aires: Una Experiencia de Aromas y Sabores

What’s the best way to spend a birthday? Eating delicious food paired with lovely wines and having someone else pay for it.  Husband and wife, Chef and Sommelier duo Pablo and Ivana open up their charming Villa Crespo home to offer a 5 course menu of elegant food paired with carefully selected wines.  The warm […]

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