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Wine in Buenos Aires, Argentina: The Ultimate Guide

Gringo in Buenos AiresFebruary 18, 2016Drink, Food & DrinkLeave a Comment

There was once a time when across Europe and the USA, the only South American wine you’d find in restaurants and supermarkets would have been produced in Chile. Nowadays, however, … Read More

The Best Cocktail Bars in Buenos Aires

Gringo in Buenos AiresJanuary 29, 2015Drink, Food & DrinkLeave a Comment

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You’ve probably heard the rumors – and they’re true. At long last, a craft-cocktail movement is on the rise in Buenos Aires, and it’s accessible to all. Speakeasy bars with … Read More

Bröeders Beer Night at NOLA: Amazing Beer & Food in Buenos Aires

Gringo in Buenos AiresApril 26, 2013Drink, Restaurants1 Comment

The other week I had the pleasure of attending Bröeders Beer Night at NOLA. NOLA, a closed door restaurant which serves Creole dishes, is the creation of Liza Puglia, a … Read More

What’s With the Seltzer Bottles in Buenos Aires?

Gringo in Buenos AiresSeptember 14, 2010Drink9 Comments

If you’ve ever been to San Telmo on a Sunday (and let’s face it, we all have), you would have seen market stalls selling antique seltzer siphon bottles. These beautiful … Read More

Coffee in Buenos Aires: Is it Good or Bad?

Gringo in Buenos AiresAugust 31, 2010Drink48 Comments

In case you weren’t aware, coffee is quite popular nowadays! The internet tells me that over 400 billion cups are consumed every year worldwide – rather a lot by anyone’s … Read More

Fernet in Buenos Aires: Incredibly Foul or a Tasty Delight?

Gringo in Buenos AiresJune 9, 2010Drink23 Comments

If there’s one Argentinean custom that’s bound to give new arrivals in Buenos Aires a ‘wtf?’ moment, it’s the insane popularity of Fernet + Coke as the go-to mixed drink … Read More

Argentine Beer: Have a Pint or Three

Gringo in Buenos AiresJune 8, 2010Drink7 Comments

The world of beer drinkers can be easily divided ‘in twain’ (which is just a fancy way of saying ‘in two,’ but I like to keep things interesting). In the … Read More

What is Everyone Drinking?! It’s Mate!

Gringo in Buenos AiresFebruary 4, 2010Drink4 Comments

Everyone knows that Buenos Aires is a city of tango dancers, steak eaters and red wine drinkers, but its grand obsession with the infused drink ‘mate’ doesn’t rate much of … Read More

An Introductory Guide to the Wine of Argentina

Gringo in Buenos AiresFebruary 1, 2010Drink7 Comments

Being a happy expat means focusing on the good things that your new home has to offer. For Argentina there’s a pretty well-defined and obvious list of ‘good things,’ and … Read More

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  • A New Dining Concept In Buenos Aires Fuudis, a new concept in the Buenos Aires dining scene, combines live artistic performances, tours of the city and innovative culinary experiences.
  • A Watery Weekend From Buenos Aires The Argentine capital is well known for its gourmet cuisine, fabulous shopping, frenzied nightlife and top-drawer activities – but when weary porteños (residents of Buenos Aires) wish to escape the commotion of the big city, the town of Tigre and its surr
  • Buenos Aires Cowboy Fair La Feria De Mataderos is a weekly fair in the Argentine capital with traditional folk dancing, handicrafts and food, as well as popular gaucho (cowboy) demonstrations.
  • Buenos Aires Critical Mass Thousands of cyclists from all walks of life regularly gather in Buenos Aires for a communal, organic event that celebrates the joys of cycling and promotes its positive effect on the city.
  • Buenos Aires World Of Art ArteBA — one of South America’s most important contemporary art fairs — is bringing the biggest names in Latin American art to the Argentine capital.
  • Buenos Aires’ Must See Music Event Buenos Aires offers different events every night of the week, but for a truly unique snapshot of the city’s music scene, La Bomba Del Tiempo is not to be missed.
  • Buenos Aires’s Man Tour Combing history, macho activities and old-school Porteño flavour, the Man Tour offers travellers an inside look at the panache of Buenos Aires men.
  • Drinks With A View In Buenos Aires While Buenos Aires is already known for its open-air bars and lounges, there are few options that take advantage of the city’s stunning skyline.
  • English Comedy in Buenos Aires The first English language stand-up comedy show has arrived in Buenos Aires.
  • In Buenos Aires – A Private Chef Dinner Inspired By Art Puertas cerradas — closed-door restaurants that operate out of a chef’s private home — are becoming increasingly popular in Buenos Aires, and Max’s Supper Club is one of the most creative spots to try.
  • Innovative cuisine pops up in Buenos Aires Fuelled by the demand for diverse cuisine in a city dominated by pizzerias and parrillas, pop up restaurants are stealing the show.
  • Lunge With The Locals In Buenos Aires After a few days in Buenos Aires, the local diet of steak and wine may have some travellers yearning for a little exercise.
  • Out And About In Buenos Aires Buenos Aires is one of the most gay-friendly cities in South America, with a tolerant attitude and thriving nightlife scene. For gay travellers to the Argentine capital, one of the best ways to sample the city’s varied nightlife is to spend a night on the
  • Playing polo in Buenos Aires Take in a match or saddle up yourself in one of the world’s great cities for the sport.
  • Rock around the clock in Buenos Aires The best small clubs and bars where Argentine rock bands battle to make a name for themselves.
  • Seeing Buenos Aires Through A Different Lens Plenty of travellers bring a camera on holiday and snap photos to record their trip, but fewer people use their cameras to discover new neighbourhoods or see a destination differently.
  • Where to find the best steak in Buenos Aires Discover the parrillas that only locals know about on culinary-themed walking tours around the Argentine capital.
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