Borja's Guide
Eating out
Some hints around the apartment and also some of my favorite places around the city. Enjoy!
Sintesis is my favorite restaurant in the city. It's a small and hidden place in Recoleta neighborhood where you can go to heaven with stuff like Tiradito de salmon, Gyozas, Ebi mango roll, Pepper salmon (don't miss this one), the Sintesis sushi plate, or the best ramen in western hemisphere. Chef Oscar Lin may also surprise you with one of his signature cocktails. While you eat, you'll be listening to John Coltrane, Miles Davis & friends, and watching the exhibition of a local visual artist (each 6 months there's a new one). Unmissable. But do reserve in advance.
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Síntesis Tapas Asiáticas
2689 José León PaganoSintesis is my favorite restaurant in the city. It's a small and hidden place in Recoleta neighborhood where you can go to heaven with stuff like Tiradito de salmon, Gyozas, Ebi mango roll, Pepper salmon (don't miss this one), the Sintesis sushi plate, or the best ramen in western hemisphere. Chef Oscar Lin may also surprise you with one of his signature cocktails. While you eat, you'll be listening to John Coltrane, Miles Davis & friends, and watching the exhibition of a local visual artist (each 6 months there's a new one). Unmissable. But do reserve in advance.
A truly unique experience. Musician and sommelier Javier Cohen transforms his basement/wine cellar/office into a magical space where 12 people gather around the best Argentinian wines and the best music. Javier takes guests into a journey throughout the course of a delicious dinner, in which he explains the fundamentals of music composition and serves and explains the best local wines. At the end of the meal, Javier plays guitar live, often accompanied with local musicians friends, into a unique jam session of tango & jazz. The space itself is situated in a historic 19th Century house exquisitely renovated, and the basement displays Javier’s private cellar, a high end stereo system where music from his extensive collection sounds like musicians had intended it to sound, and in top of that, there’s also amazing contemporary art in the walls. A must for wine and music lovers visiting Buenos Aires. Don’t forget to reserve in advance since events only take place once every week or two.
Desde Abajo Música y Vinos
A truly unique experience. Musician and sommelier Javier Cohen transforms his basement/wine cellar/office into a magical space where 12 people gather around the best Argentinian wines and the best music. Javier takes guests into a journey throughout the course of a delicious dinner, in which he explains the fundamentals of music composition and serves and explains the best local wines. At the end of the meal, Javier plays guitar live, often accompanied with local musicians friends, into a unique jam session of tango & jazz. The space itself is situated in a historic 19th Century house exquisitely renovated, and the basement displays Javier’s private cellar, a high end stereo system where music from his extensive collection sounds like musicians had intended it to sound, and in top of that, there’s also amazing contemporary art in the walls. A must for wine and music lovers visiting Buenos Aires. Don’t forget to reserve in advance since events only take place once every week or two.
i Latina is one of the best restaurants in Buenos Aires. It serves Latin American cuisine with Argentinean wines pairing, and has been reviewed by NYT, The Guardian and other major media.
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
i Latina
725 Murilloi Latina is one of the best restaurants in Buenos Aires. It serves Latin American cuisine with Argentinean wines pairing, and has been reviewed by NYT, The Guardian and other major media.
Classic French restaurant, one of my favorites fine dines of Buenos Aires. Expensive but totally worth it once in a while.
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Roux
2300 PeñaClassic French restaurant, one of my favorites fine dines of Buenos Aires. Expensive but totally worth it once in a while.
Very close to the apartment, great sushi bar in the best Japanese tradition
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Nare Sushi Bar
1524 EcheverríaVery close to the apartment, great sushi bar in the best Japanese tradition
The best parrilla around the apartment, Corte is a premium meat shop as well as a great restaurant
15 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Corte Comedor
1391 Av. OlazábalThe best parrilla around the apartment, Corte is a premium meat shop as well as a great restaurant
Also nearby the apartment, a great charcuterie / bistro with excellent service and food. They also serve the best Argentinian craft beers, such as Juguetes Perdidos or Strange Brewing. One of my favorite hangouts in the neighborhood.
Corte Charcuteria
Also nearby the apartment, a great charcuterie / bistro with excellent service and food. They also serve the best Argentinian craft beers, such as Juguetes Perdidos or Strange Brewing. One of my favorite hangouts in the neighborhood.
PIZZA PARADISO
Best pizza place around the apartment, one of the city’s finest
Treat yourself with the absolute best ice cream in Buenos Aires, just around the apartment
8 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
La Gruta
2356 Mariscal Antonio José de SucreTreat yourself with the absolute best ice cream in Buenos Aires, just around the apartment
A very cool and very tiny specialty coffee joint just a few blocks from the apartment
13 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
ÖSS Kaffe
1894 Franklin D. RooseveltA very cool and very tiny specialty coffee joint just a few blocks from the apartment
The best craft beer in Buenos Aires, the space is both the brewery and the coolest hangout in Colegiales, a close neighborhood to the apartment’s Belgrano
18 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Strange Brewing
658 DelgadoThe best craft beer in Buenos Aires, the space is both the brewery and the coolest hangout in Colegiales, a close neighborhood to the apartment’s Belgrano
Chuí
Great veggie restaurant, amazing food and cool space
An old pasta factory in the now trendy Villa Crespo neighborhood was turned into a restaurant by the original owners’ sons. The place has that authentic vibe and, most importantly, the food is great
76 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Salgado Alimentos
401 Juan Ramírez de VelascoAn old pasta factory in the now trendy Villa Crespo neighborhood was turned into a restaurant by the original owners’ sons. The place has that authentic vibe and, most importantly, the food is great
Museos
My favorite art museums in the city
Just a couple of blocks from the apartment, this museum has great exhibitions and a wonderful garden including a bistro/coffeehouse called Croque Madame
126 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Larreta
2291 Av. JuramentoJust a couple of blocks from the apartment, this museum has great exhibitions and a wonderful garden including a bistro/coffeehouse called Croque Madame
MALBA displays great Latin American art in the classy Palermo Chico neighborhood. The building is undoubtedly one of the city’s architectural landmarks..
113 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
MALBA
3415 Avenida Presidente Figueroa AlcortaMALBA displays great Latin American art in the classy Palermo Chico neighborhood. The building is undoubtedly one of the city’s architectural landmarks..
Argentina’s National Art Museum is a must for art lovers
1166 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes
1473 Av. del LibertadorArgentina’s National Art Museum is a must for art lovers
Fundación Proa is a unique art space at the heart of the Boca neighborhood, with shows of world class contemporary artists.
201 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Fundación Andreani
1929 Av. Don Pedro de MendozaFundación Proa is a unique art space at the heart of the Boca neighborhood, with shows of world class contemporary artists.
Jazz Clubs
If you're into Jazz, you're lucky: Buenos Aires has a great scene and shows are amazingly cheap. Here are some of my favorites.
The best Jazz in Buenos Aires often happens here: a very small club (with a great, warm sound) at an Art deco signature building in Palermo neighborhood. You can go for diner at the first show or for a drink at the midnight show. And after that order another drink: if you're lucky, the musicians will start a casual jam session.
17 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Virasoro Bar
4328 GuatemalaThe best Jazz in Buenos Aires often happens here: a very small club (with a great, warm sound) at an Art deco signature building in Palermo neighborhood. You can go for diner at the first show or for a drink at the midnight show. And after that order another drink: if you're lucky, the musicians will start a casual jam session.
Probably the signature jazz club in Buenos Aires. Great music and great venue
20 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Thelonious Club
5549 NicaraguaProbably the signature jazz club in Buenos Aires. Great music and great venue
Prez Jazz & Music Club
Great jazz music, very carefully curated by owner. Food is great too.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Parking Nearby
There’s a parking in the street just behind the apartment, its address is Mendoza 2048 and its phone is +541147818270 in case you want to consult them about daily or weekly prices
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Tango at the Glorieta
Just 2 blocks away from the apartment, at the top of Barrancas de Belgrano Park, you can go to the Glorieta to see locals dancing tango and folklore. It usually happens on weekend evenings, from 17.30 on.