After the craft beer and burger boom, Argentina is going through a period of coffee shop explosion. Besides the traditional cortado and “cafe con leche”, now shops offer what they call “cafe de especialidad”, meaning “craft” coffee with flat white, latte, macchiato and those options that are more common in other countries and big international […]
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Buenos Aires, the sizzling city of tango, steakhouses, “bodegones” (and cheese pizza) and…wait for it…incredible burgers! Yes, beyond the world-famous churrasco, a delectable revolution is brewing on buns. From juicy, charcoal-grilled masterpieces piled high with chimichurri-drizzled provolone cheese to gourmet lamb patties nestled in artisanal sourdough, the burger scene in this vibrant city is as
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There are 1200 pizza restaurants in Buenos Aires and around 14 million pizzas are sold per year in the capital. It is, undoubtedly, one of the favourite foods of Argentineans. Understanding Pizza in Buenos Aires Pizza in Argentina, and in particular Buenos Aires, has evolved to have its style, as many other noways around the
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It is estimated that more than 3 million Italians migrated to Argentina during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They had a very strong influence on the traditional Argentinean food, and Gelato is not the exception. In this post, we present the best ice cream shops you can find in Buenos Aires, together with
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Buenos Aires has become an amazing city for expats. With the huge increase in remote work opportunities, digital nomads are more common than ever. And Argentina’s capital has a lot to offer. It’s not only the ever-decreasing peso’s value which causes a favourable exchange rate (1 USD is ~1000 ARS on the “blue rate” at
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What is bodegon or fonda? “Cantina“, “fonda” or “bodegón” are words used to describe those restaurants which are not sophisticated at all, but authentic and pleasant. Their focus is to serve quality food at affordable prices. They are known for serving traditional and authentic Argentinean dishes that are often passed down through generations. They normally offer
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Quick note: Most people involved in this blog are Argentineans and some of them are from Buenos Aires. Moreover; we go every year to visit our families so we are well aware of the trendy areas and more. Buenos Aires is a great and large city. There are many different neighbourhoods with their own personality,
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San Antonio de Areco is a city in northern Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. It is located on the Areco River 113 km (70 mi) away from Buenos Aires city, the country’s capital. San Antonio de Areco was founded in 1730, and has been declared city of historic national interest by the Argentine Government and is recognized for being the home of the Museo Gauchesco Ricardo
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Argentina has strong Italian and Spanish roots caused by the colonies and the huge immigration during several wars in Europe. Therefore, Argentine cuisine is described as a cultural blending of Mediterranean influences brought by the Spanish during the colonial period and, later, by Italian and Spanish immigrants to Argentina during the 19th and 20th centuries, with influences from a further cultural blending of criollos (due to
