Tomatoes! Tomates! Lycopene! Natural umami! It’s that glorious time of year in the Southern Hemisphere when tomatoes are cheap, ripe,
Inflation’s a Bitch: What Food Costs in Buenos Aires Right Now
Is Buenos Aires still an affordable destination? Not in this economy. Here’s what you’ll pay for food, as of February 2025. Tracked my
The Porteño Pizza Renaissance
Buenos Aires has always been a pizza city. But in my (mostly) humble opinion, it hasn’t always been delicious pizza. For years,
ArgenYanqui Creations: Peanut Butter Chocotorta Recipe
Allow me to introduce one of my greatest culinary triumphs: a decadent treat that bridges the delicacies of my birthplace and my adopted
Supermarket Sweep: What to buy at the Russian Market
A few months ago, someone tipped me off about a Russian-owned supermarket in Balvanera rumored to carry all sorts of Eastern European
36 Dishes Every Traveler Should Try in Buenos Aires
When it comes to food, Buenos Aires doesn’t do subtle. It’s a city that goes all in—grills overflowing with every cut of meat imaginable,
Picking Up the Fork, Again
*UPDATE 2025* Thanks to your outpouring of encouraging support about my return to writing! You've truly warmed my cold, black heart (awww).
Where to Eat in Buenos Aires: The Next Generation Pastry Hit List
Argot is one of the prettiest cafés in the entire city. If there’s one thing Buenos Aires does really well, it’s ice cream. And
Where to Eat in Buenos Aires: 5 Great New-ish Restaurants
Do people still read food blogs? Are we supposed to do substack newsletters now? Incessantly post on Instagram? Tweet threads? Make
The Sarkis Experience: What to order at BA’s most popular restaurant
I wrote this article about Sarkis a few years ago and never published it. But, today I'm feeling nostaglic for big crowds at busy