Tagged With: Palermo
Photo essay: a walk through the flea markets of Palermo in Buenos Aires
When we arrived in Buenos Aires for our six month stay, it was spring. I will never forget how wonderful our terrace smelled from the fragrant orange blossoms, how clean and fresh everything was, and how everything seemed new, exciting, and inspiring. I found inspiration in every brass knocker of every old doorway, window displays, … Continue reading
Photo of the day: Palermo parrilla
We know, we know… we’ve ragged on Quilmes before. But “when in Rome…” We snapped this shot at Don Saverio in Palermo. Sometimes, a parrilla doesn’t have to be a drawn-out meal of course after course: hopping into Don Saverio, sitting at the bar and ordering some mollejas, chorizo and morcilla (washed down with some … Continue reading
Photo of the day: Palermo cafe
Almost everything I love about living in Palermo is summed up in this shot: the old men having a lazy lunch, the bold colors that are so very Argentine, the chipped paint that gives the city even more character and the bike that is so reminiscent of things past. And the little guy just begging … Continue reading
Photo of the day: Palermo flea market
The flea market in Palermo.
Antares Microbrewery
Let’s be honest. Quilmes IS the Budweiser of South America, and there’s nothing exciting about it. I’m ok with that. The US has Budweiser, Brazil has Brahma, Mexico has Tecate, Indonesia has Bintang… we all have our cheap beer. There is nothing to be shamed of, Argentina. We are all guilty of the same watery … Continue reading
Buenos Aires Restaurant Review: El Prodeo (brunch)
There is something a bit disturbing about walking in to a restaurant at its peak business hours, with a reservation, and see that it is completely empty. With that being said, I live by the adage “never judge a book by its cover”, so even with this “warning sign”, I began my first meal at … Continue reading
Buenos Aires Restaurant Review: Cluny
I have absolutely nothing negative to say about the ubiquitous Argentine parrilla, but on occasion (especially if you live in Buenos Aires and are on a diet that is about 60% meat!) you need different flavors. Thankfully, there is super-swanky French-inspired Cluny to satisfy my cravings for anything other than ojo de bife or chorizo. … Continue reading
The First Supper: La Cabrera Parrilla in Palermo
What does one eat for their first dinner in Argentina? Parrilla, of course. On our first night as residents of Buenos Aires, my husband took me to La Cabrera, a typical high-end Argentine eatery that he calls “an institution” in Palermo. A “parrilla” is a grill on which Argentines have asados (barbecues). In Argentina, “parrilla” … Continue reading
Getting My Bearings
We are living in Palermo, a trendy area of Buenos Aires known for its beautiful architecture, fabulous fashion boutiques, and overpriced cafes. I am in love. We spent our first day touring the city, and I took about 300 pictures… about 250 were of the graffiti and the murals. Palermo seems to be an eclectic … Continue reading