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La Casa Polaca

This is a nice, hidden spot right on Borges near the corner of Paraguay.  It is a Polish club, that has a beautiful courtyard and a nice restaurant.  I haven´t eaten much Polish food, so I can´t say how authentic then menu or food is, but it was certainly tasty.  There serve lots of perogies, [...]

Café El Caminito

To be blunt, this is the worst restaurant I´ve been to yet in Buenos Aires.  It´s only savior is the live tango/folk dancing and music, and tables outside.  The restaurant is located right in the center of La Boca’s tourist block, and honestly, we didn´t expect much.  We wanted to go to Don Carlos, a [...]

Berkana Restobar

The Berkana Restobar is a small, almost invisible spot only a few blocks from Plaza Italia.  It´s a small restaurant that only seats about 20 people, but that adds to the cozy, colorful atmosphere.
The menu is small and without much variety, which can be a problem if you´re picky.  It has about 5 main courses [...]

Bar Isabel

Sophie´s is a very exclusive bar in Palermo Soho, owned by the same people who own Casa Cruz and Oslen´s. As you can imagine, it is very expensive, and although the chic-retro atmosphere is worth a visit, you may find it hard to rationalize a visit here over some of the areas other top [...]

Parú

Parú

Páru is the new Peruvian/Japanese restaurant opened by Jan Van Oordt, the previous head chef and one of the owners of the famous Osaka.  I was very excited to try this place out, but unfortunately, left a little disappointed.
The restaurant itself is nicely done up, it has two floors, and both are broken down into [...]

Lujuria Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Lujuria is one of Suter´s upper end line of wines.  The 2007 cabernet is a complex, full bodied wine full of ripe red fruit flavors, with smoky and spicy undertones.  It has a nice long finish, where you will notice some vanilla and chocolate notes as well.  I must say, this wine was a nice [...]

Mark´s Deli

Mark´s Deli is a small sandwich and soup café located in the heart of Palermo Viejo.  It stands out for it´s big orange awning and the large crowds that it often has.  If you´re looking for a great homemade sandwich, salad or soup, this is one of the best spots to go in the area.
It [...]

Don Nicanor Blend 2008

Don Nicanor Blend 2008

This wine is a classic from Nieto Sentiner.  It is a blend of Malbec, CabSav, and Merlot, and this particular vintage is from 2008.  It was a very impressive wine – medium bodied, complex flavors, well-rounded tanins and a very long, finish.
Nose:  very fruity with a hint of wood.
Palate:  This is a jammy wine, [...]

Oro & Cándido

Oro & Cándido is a small deli and restaurant located on the corner of Guatemala and Maria de Oro.  Their idea is to serve food that originates from all parts of Argentina, north to south and east to west.  As you can no doubt imagine, their menu has a large variety of different foods, though [...]

l’Ecole

l’Ecole

L’Ecole is a cozy little restaurant located in the heart of Palermo Viejo.  They are best known for their very reasonable priced set Menu that includes an appetizer, main course, dessert and a drink of your choice (including a 1/2 bottle wine) all for only $57 pesos.  They also have a regular menu from which [...]