Food Shopping Guide

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1. Anonymous says

   August 15, 2013 at 7:02 am

   waitin for the wine shops:)

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2. Kazimierz Tyrakowski says

   June 10, 2013 at 5:34 pm

   Good job. Amazing job. Are you tired? No? Very good for us.:)

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3. Moham says

   March 9, 2013 at 10:57 am

   Superb blog! Do you have any hints for aspiring writers?
   I’m planning to start my own site soon but I’m a
   little lost on everything. Would you recommend starting with
   a free platform like WordPress or go for a paid option?

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4. gaby says

   February 21, 2013 at 6:43 am

   great guide!! do you know where I can find good English scons in Buenos Aires? cheers

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5. nataliedzigciot says

   February 19, 2013 at 4:19 pm

   Nice post. COCU boulangerie is great, amazing bread! i see you didnt link the name to the webpage, actually, it´s http://www.boulangeriecocu.com/

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6. Bernie says

   February 6, 2013 at 4:40 am

   Hello! Someone on Facebook shared this website with us so I came to take a look.
   I’m definitely loving the information.

   Fantastic blog.

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7. Nuno says

   January 25, 2013 at 4:46 pm

   This website is truly a gem. Thank you so much for putting it together? Would you have a recommendation for where to shop groceries / bread / deli if you’re staying at Barrio Parque? Thanks again!

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8. Sara Shin says

   January 23, 2013 at 7:07 pm

   Only wanna admit that this is very beneficial , Thanks for taking your
   time to write this.

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9. Bonnie says

   January 21, 2013 at 7:44 am

   This is a topic that’s close to my heart… Best wishes! Where are your contact details though?

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10. Erica Schubach (@mynameiserica) says

    January 14, 2013 at 4:25 pm

    Thanks for all the great info on your site! I’m visiting BA for the summer and your site has been invaluable. I’m having trouble finding decent yogurt…looking for anything without additives, artificial sweeteners, etc. Do you have any suggestions?

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    • forkyou says

      January 21, 2013 at 5:58 pm

      Hmm, that’s a tough one. Try ‘La Choza’ dairy products, they have them at El Galpon organic market. I also like the plain flavor of the yogurt that comes in the little glass jars at the supermarket.

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11. Amelia says

    October 30, 2012 at 5:38 pm

    I’ve been living in Buenos Aires for a while now, and I can completely vouch for this list. So awesome to have all in one spot.

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12. Norm says

    October 27, 2012 at 1:09 pm

    Thanks for a marvelous information, this is wonderful.

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13. oliviaamter says

    October 25, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    What about olive oil? I know you’ve included some places that also sell olive oil, but what about an olive oil shrine a la mendoza biking wine tour? I’m sure you already know about it, but just in case: Quetec. It has laughably low prices and delicious fixins’ to go with. I’m tempted to stop by after work for some free samples…

    All the details here! http://frugalbuenosaires.wordpress.com/2012/10/17/country-olive-oil-in-the-big-city/

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    • forkyou says

      October 28, 2012 at 10:56 pm

      Love that place – it’s on my way home from the subte and I definitely have done some damage there.

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      • Hyper3 says

        January 14, 2013 at 8:58 am

        Just visiting BA and looking for an excellent Uruguayan olive oil I tasted at an excellent new restaurant here (L’Osteria)…which of the shops in your big list might have a good chance of stocking such an item?
        From what I could gather from the Quetec website they only sell their own products?

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14. tony says

    September 14, 2012 at 5:34 pm

    This is a great page, I am trying to find a Carniceria on Manuela Pedraza somewhere between Cabildo and the railway line, anybody know of it? In exchange I offer on on the corner of Ruiz Huidobro and Superi, it is called Ayelen, excellent meat at great prices.

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15. 抓姦 says

    June 21, 2012 at 8:29 pm

    I am so happy to read this.Appreciate your sharing this best.

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16. Luisita says

    June 20, 2012 at 11:28 pm

    Forkyou, YOU are awesome! Thank you for list after list of things I wish I had known when I arrived here 4 years ago.

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17. Anonymous says

    May 21, 2012 at 12:00 pm

    Hi! what about poultry?

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18. Cara says

    May 15, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    Hi there, You’ve done a fantastic job!

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19. Hersch says

    May 2, 2012 at 2:54 am

    Whats up. Very nice web site!! Man .. Excellent .. Wonderful .. I haven’t laughed this hard in a while.

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20. Matt Budenstein says

    March 29, 2012 at 4:31 pm

    Thank you a million times over for this list.My favorite find so far is Mercado del Progreso which I doubt I would have discovered on my own. It reminds me of a way scaled down version of Reading Terminal Market in Philly. The amount of beef there is overwhelming but I love having options so I can always find those hard to get cuts. Also in response to your feta comment, two different stands there have goats milk feta. I tried a local one, from Cordoba I believe, and though it started out a bit too dry, soaking it in some brine did the trick. Thanks again for the advice and I’ll continue to be a avid follower!

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21. Emilio D. Miler says

    February 25, 2012 at 4:32 pm

    For BA’s most inexpensive and freshest seafood, try Mellino, on Rojas 11 (Caballito, not far from “El Progreso”. Salmon is AR$54, as opposed to $70-85 on Arribeños. They import it themselves from Norway and Chile (one week each, or so they claim). Plus, if you’re on their mailing list, they have really good specials on Saturdays. It’s set on a municipal market, and the rest of the stores I’ve checked out so far share the same qualities. Definitely worth the trip once a week.

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    • forkyou says

      February 26, 2012 at 10:57 am

      awesome tip, next weekend I’m there.

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22. Franco says

    February 25, 2012 at 2:10 pm

    Buenísima Allie! Hoy nos salvó para unas compras de último minuto, tratando de encontrar por el barrio lima y chilis sin tener que ir hasta Barrio Chino un sábado al medio día!

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    • forkyou says

      February 26, 2012 at 11:02 am

      que bueno! donde encontraron limas y chilis?

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      • Franco says

        March 2, 2012 at 8:15 pm

        En “Lo de Lucas” Gorriti y Dorrego, Palermo Hollywood. We shared the link on our facebook page too! ;)

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23. Laura Doctorovich says

    February 24, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    Great list!! Thanks a lot!!
    I’ve been trying different organic places for a while, and I still believe the best is El Rincón Orgánico.
    Did you like El Galpón’s Feta, I found it… unfeta. Texture and flavour weren’t right for me. But La Choza’s (at Rincón and Gapón) organic milk and yogurt are excelentes!

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    • forkyou says

      February 26, 2012 at 12:17 pm

      I agree about the Feta, it wasn’t like normal feta, the texture was a lot like firm tofu and the actual cheese a bit salty…but it tasted pretty good when mixed with other things (I made a grilled chicken greek salad). I’ll have to try La Choza’s products, thanks!

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24. Anonymous says

    February 23, 2012 at 4:25 pm

    What an amazing list – I only wish I had this when I arrived to Argentina :) Have you ever checked out the fiambre place on the corner of Arévalo and Santa Fe? I discovered it in my last week or so in BA and it could be because I have an extremely unsophisticated palate (or that BA has completely lowered my food expectations), but I thought they had a really good selection of fiambres, including turkeyyy. Also, lots of good cheeses, including a picada especial, all herbed and olive oiled up to pop in yo mouth. If somehow you haven’t checked it out yet I highly recommend it!

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    • jennlerner says

      February 23, 2012 at 4:26 pm

      Oh and I somehow accidentally posted this as anonymous, but I don’t need to hide (unless it’s from the CIA). It’s Jenn Lernerrrrr

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      • jennlerner says

        February 24, 2012 at 7:11 pm

        ok sorry for the lluvia de commentarios now thinking about it I think the place was actually on ravignani and santa fe…or somewhere around that area…. (i’m useless)

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      • forkyou says

        February 26, 2012 at 12:18 pm

        jaja, yes! it’s on SF y Ravignani… I’ve seen it but haven’t checked it out yet, i’m going now..

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25. huaweiadmin says

    February 23, 2012 at 4:00 pm

    Calamari are cheap at Jumbo. Particularly if you like the legs (is that what you call them?).

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    • forkyou says

      February 26, 2012 at 12:19 pm

      LOVE THE LEGS! i think they are called tentacles?

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      • huaweiadmin says

        March 1, 2012 at 9:55 am

        Yes, it’s tentacles! (I’m a leg man though.)

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26. Kevin Vaughn says

    February 23, 2012 at 3:27 pm

    Out of all the fish markets, which one would you recommend most for sushi in terms of price-quality ? On the medium end for us with thinner wallets.

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    • forkyou says

      February 23, 2012 at 3:40 pm

      Fish and Seafood are generally expensive, but Barrio Chino is your best bet, very fresh and you can find some good deals. Solo Pescados and Sashimi are also solid options

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      • Kevin Vaughn says

        March 6, 2012 at 11:20 am

        thanks ! first sushi rolling a success

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27. Daniel says

    February 23, 2012 at 1:50 pm

    You’re like a national treasure. And ex-pat treasure, if you will.

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28. Agustina says

    February 23, 2012 at 12:39 pm

    I looooooove the unnamed greengrocer’s in Paraguay (I live just across the street from it). The one on Carranza and Charcas (just around the corner from it) is really good too. Way too crowded most of the time, though…Thanks for the list, it’s really useful! And oh, I miss those days when I lived in Vicente López when I’d get those yummy medialunas de grasa from La Vicente López for breakfast after a long night out…

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    • Alan says

      February 23, 2012 at 7:24 pm

      I always used to go to the one on Carranza and Charcas when I lived in that area, miss it a lot actually. Never even noticed the one of Paraguay, I’m ashamed to say!

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29. Frances Ren Huang says

    February 23, 2012 at 11:02 am

    Three words: You Are The Bomb. Oh wait.. four words. :D

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    • forkyou says

      February 23, 2012 at 3:40 pm

      Ha! Feeling is mutual.

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