Best of Buenos Aires
Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Palacio Duhao, Park Hyatt Buenos Aires, An historic French style mansion restored to perfection with modern touches. Breakfast on the patio, Malbec at midnight. Good night, sleep tight while spoiling yourself here. Get a room in the modern tower (6th floor) that faces the historic palace.
Avenida Alvear 1661
Tel: +54 11 5171 1234
My favorite hotel in the world!
Confiteria Ideal, Tango the night away with the authentic Argentineans in this Belle Epoch dance hall. A perfect, crumbling-grandeur romantic fairytale.
Tel 52650 8069 or 4328 7750
Cafe Tortoni, Since 1858, it’s the most FAMOUS cafe in South America to drink coffee and watch tango.
Ave de Mayo 825
Tel 54-11- 43424328
Milion, Dine alfresco or indoors–or pop in for a drink–in this impeccably renovated French-style mansion, with several floors, moody lighting, vines and greenery spilling from the sides, with a grand marble staircase and rambling table seating that’s charming, warm and elegant in the most understated way.
Parana 1048
Tel 4815-9925
Bar Ueriate, Modern, fresh cuisine. Sit in the back garden.
1572 Uriarte
Tel 54 11 4834 6004
Belushi-Martini Bar
Honduras 5333
1444 Palermo
Tel (5411) 4831 8665
La Martina, Men’s + women’s patchy, pique, polo-gear.
Costa Rica Street
Castillo, Men’s quirky, preppy, stylish duds… very cool.
Gurrachaga 1683
Tel (54 11) 4833 9191
Comme il Faut, Tango Shoes in every color and style!
Arenales 1239 Puerta 3 Dpto. M (1061)
Tel 4815 5690
Santos Bazar, Elegant silver and horn home goods, champagne buckets, salad tongs, trays.
Thames 1759
Tel (54 11) 4833 3770
Gil Antiguedaded, My favorite antique and vintage clothing in Sunday’s San Telmo market.
Humberto 1
Tel 4361 5019
San Telmo Market, Top antique stores and outdoor market on Sundays since 1897.
961 Defensa or Bolívar 998
Gaucho bridals and stirrups at San Telmo
Arandu, Argentinean handcrafts and leather saddles, polo boots, belts and all things stylish and equestrian.
Ayacucho 1924
Tel 54-11-4800-1575
Fortin, Traditional style boots, shoes, handcrafted leather, custom orders.
Santa Fe 1245
Tel (54 11) 4812 2731
Polo Lessons with Edgar Pelado. Edgar is a polo master and former international champion. His estancia, an hour south of BA, raises the most sought-after polo ponies in Argentina. His incredibly laid back nature, and his true dedication to the sport (and not just the pretense and pomp of polo) make him an incredibly agile, patient and acutely skilled teacher. Novices and experts alike would enjoy a sunny day on his farm and fields. Email Edgar or his son, Santiago, and tell them I sent you. peladortelli@hotmail.com
You'll be cantering and knocking the white ball around in no time.
Afterward, enjoy some Quilmes (Argentinean beer), cheese, and charcuterie.
