Author: Darío Liefeldt

Armenian cuisine has one of its best exponents in Buenos Aires: Sarkis. This restaurant opens its doors so you can enjoy the best Middle Eastern dishes and the most traditional recipes. At Sarkis, family recipes are the key to their entire menu. For more than 40 years, they have tried to offer Argentines and tourists a place where they can enjoy typical Armenian dishes. If you are a fan of Middle Eastern cuisine or simply looking to get out of the gastronomic routine, then it is time for you to visit Sarkis. Sarkis (Buenos Aires): Everything You Need to Know…

There are few places in the world where vermouth culture has become as indigenous as in Argentina. From the Italian immigrants who brought the drink at the end of the 19th century to the local versions of vermouth that appeared over the decades, this drink has earned an unshakable place in the national culture. “Let’s have a vermouth” is an invitation similar to a code of gentlemen from the Middle Ages. Bars have been and continue to be the natural places to enjoy an old-fashioned vermouth. In this article we explain why vermouth is so popular in Argentina and Buenos…

La Viruta Tango Club is the place that all foreigners choose to enjoy tango, whether as learners, dancers or spectators. Located in the Palermo neighborhood, it opens its doors every week to welcome those who enjoy tango as a musical and social phenomenon. You don’t need to be an expert in tango to visit La Viruta. In fact, it is first and foremost a school to learn to dance this rhythm so desired by men and women. Of course, you can also put your knowledge into practice dancing in the show nights that take place after classes. La Viruta Tango…

Good things come in small packages, suggests a popular saying in Buenos Aires. We always associate quality and satisfaction with opulence, and in reality that relationship is not always true in reality. It applies not only to life, but also when choosing a restaurant or bar to enjoy in Buenos Aires. Seiki Ramen is a Japanese restaurant that, at first glance, does not seem superlative or attractive. Again, appearances are deceiving, and behind them we can find fantastic experiences. Something similar to what will happen to you when you visit Seiki Ramen. In this restaurant in the Almagro neighborhood you…

If we refer to Buenos Aires, there are a number of places that are familiar even to the most “ignorant”. For example, the Plaza de Mayo, the place where the most important events in Argentine history took place. Visiting the Plaza de Mayo is like being on a battlefield where important events took place and where traces of the past still exist. Here we tell you everything about the Plaza de Mayo: where it is located, what its history is and what you can do to capture the full weight of its political, cultural and historical significance. Plaza de Mayo…

Visiting a cemetery does not always have to be a traumatic and distressing experience. Being one of the quietest places you can find in a city, many people enjoy visiting cemeteries and walking through the streets of these places while observing the architecture. The Chacarita Cemetery is the largest in the City of Buenos Aires and also one of the most important in the world. Within its perimeter are the remains of prominent personalities of Argentine culture. In addition, its spacious design with streets that seem “labyrinthine” invites you to explore it with time and calm. Chacarita Cemetery (Buenos Aires):…

Very close to Plaza de Mayo, in the heart of the City of Buenos Aires, is the majestic Güemes Gallery. Opened in 1915, its architecture is the most faithful testimony of the beautiful era of Buenos Aires, when the city intended to imitate the style and urban design of Europe as much as possible. More than 100 years later, the Güemes Gallery continues to open its doors to Argentines, foreigners and travelers who wish to visit it. In addition to commercial stores and a tango hall, it offers an incredible viewpoint from which you can get those postcards of Buenos…

What happens when an artisan bakery meets a specialty coffee shop in one place? The answer is Malvón! Located in the Villa Crespo neighborhood, Malvón offers an ideal option to enjoy breakfast, a snack or a brunch in a relaxed and bohemian neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It has a lounge, an internal patio and tables on the sidewalk, so you have no excuse not to give it at least a chance. We assure you that Malvón will not disappoint you and you will take home a pleasant (and delicious) memory. Malvón (Buenos Aires): Everything you need to know before your…

Argentine steakhouses are among the top culinary destinations for foreigners visiting Buenos Aires. However, not all steakhouses follow the same concept. While some offer a menu where you can order à la carte, others operate on an all-you-can-eat, buffet, or “eat as much as you want” basis. The all-you-can-eat format has its admirers and detractors. Some believe it’s the best way to enjoy Argentine barbecue, while others view it as a lower-quality option. Here, we’ll share our perspective to help you decide where to go on your next visit to an Argentine steakhouse. Advantages Quantity-to-Price Ratio All-you-can-eat steakhouses in Buenos…

Coffee, tango and politics are concepts that go hand in hand in Buenos Aires. Almost all the bars and cafés in the city, especially the historic ones, have had some connection in the past with tango or politics. But few can give credit to having been places where both things came together at the same time. The Café de los Angelitos is a notable bar in Buenos Aires that has many stories of tango, politics and intellectuality to tell. Born at the end of the 19th century, this café witnessed the growth of Buenos Aires and each of the events…