Our Favorite things of BA….

Granted it probably takes several years to explore every nook and cranny of this city and find the truly hidden gems. We, however, only had three and a half weeks sooo here’s a list of maybe not so hidden things that we loved about buenos aires. Spoiler alert… We’re fatties.

Parrilla, Parrilla, Parrilla!

This city is cluttered with parrillas. Fortunately for us, even the worst parrilla experience we’ve had (thanks la boca), wasn’t THAT bad. I think most in the city are probably pretty mediocer and weve definately tried a handful of those. But im not here to tell you about mediocrity. Sooo lets talk about the good stuff: La Cabrera Happy Hour. 7-8pm you get 40% off some of the best eats in town. Definitely get the sweet breads (mollejas). Its one of the things they are known for and they will definitely change your life.

Some other favorite parrilla grub is matambre de cerdo. It’s like a pork flank steak. It gets its flavor from the fat and all it needs is some salt and lemon juice. Mmm mmm makes my mouth happy.

Noble y Natural is a Vegan Chinese buffet a block away from our apartment. Dirt cheap delicious eats. If you’re ever in Villa Crespo grab a sac of tofu delights.

Sarkis. We’ll start off by saying we ate here twice in a matter of 3 days. Armenian grub that draws quite the crowd. Tabbouleh, Keppe crudo, baba ghanoush, yogurt covered lamb sausage, and coffee ground fortunes.

Hong Kong Style Hot n’ Sour soup. Enough said.

One block shopping. Getting the freshest ingredients without straying from your residential block. We’re talking artensal pasta, carnicerias, panaderias, chinos, and produce stands that’ll making cooking in a treat. We usually opted for making spaghetti with meat sauce and in doing so became quite the regulars at our local spots.

Media Lunas. Everyday indulgence and coffee will never be the same without them. We’ve tried them from all corners of buenos aires and they never get old. At least not in the 3 weeks that we’ve been here.

Penguinos & Vino. Best combination of completely unrelated things. But then again who doesn’t love penguins and who doesn’t love wine. Might as well put them together to make something incredible and boozy.

El Titanic De Homero. This is one of the many street vendors to be found along the Eco Reserve. Im sure they’re all sinfully delicious but we happened to stop at this one and they definately served up the best choripan and bife de chorizo of our stay. The bread was fresh, condiments abound, and more than enough grease. It’s all about the condiments.

Doors and windows. If your as aesthetically inclined as I am you will love what BA has to offer. You will see plenty of drool worthy intricacies of wrought iron, wood, and glass with styles ranging from classic to modern. Pay attention while walking though… The side walks are pretty much mine fields made of dog poop. Design therapy doesn’t have enough healing power to over come the frustrations of poop shoes.

Mercado de las Pulgas. Antiques and lots of them. I wish I had a shipping container instead of a backpack for all the incredible knick-knacks, chandeliers, and furniture begging to be taken home and refinished.

Defensa. Cool street for strollin’. Maybe we liked it so much because it happened to be the first sign of light after being lost in the ghetto for 3 hours. Either way, it’s got all the right elements for a charming city stroll: cobblestone streets, beautiful architecture, funky shops, and quirky cafes. They have the San Telmo Sunday Market here which is quite cool but I think I actually prefer it sans market.

Full City Coffee House. There are plenty of cafes to choose from in this city but if you’re into Colombian coffee and retro vibes this is the spot. It didn’t look like a whole lot from the outside but the interior had quite the surprise. The back half of the cafe turned into a 1960s esque living room that opened up into an awesome outdoor patio. Wish I’d taken a picture but it just wouldn’t have done it justice.

Post Bar. Great dive bar with layers of graffitti and stenciling covering the walls. Grab a litro of beer and some popcorn and get lost in the paint.

Parque Tres de Febrero. All the parks in BA are awesome but this one is the most awesome. Lakes, roller rentals, and people watching. We spent one of our better days in this park with SP.

Street Art. This is a given when in Buenos Aires but still worth noting.

Price fixed Big Mac. It’s not on the menu because its the cheapest thing on the menu. Its BA’s way of fooling the world of their economic downfalls through the Big Mac Index. A Big Mac meal is about $30 AR while everything else runs about $50 AR.

This list pretty much wraps up our stay in Buenos Aires. It has definitely been an awesome three weeks and a huge BIG thank you goes to Sarah Page and Withers for showing us the ways of BA, introducing us to friends, and giving us lots to add to this list.

Let the adventures begin.