Archive for the "Buenos Aires" Category

BEYOND Gay Martini Bar Buenos Aires sneak preview

BEYOND Gay Martini Bar Buenos Aires sneak preview | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Will Buenos Aires get back on its feet and revamp a sophisticated, trendy and interesting Gay Night Scene, that somehow, sometime along the way, in the last two years, has totally been lost ? Well judging from what I have seen today, the answer is YES. BEYOND, the first ever Gay Martini Bar of Argentina and of the city of Buenos Aires, right over Juncal street, meters away from 9 de Julio Avenue in Recoleta. Today, Edgar its owner – original from Chicago, US – invited me to a sneak preview of what by late May 2012 will become, hopefully, Tuesdays thru Sundays, into the hub of the Gay Scene of Buenos Aires.

Tango, a guy thing… by El Querandi Tango Dinner Show

Tango, a guy thing… by El Querandi Tango Dinner Show | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Great to see brands willing to reach out to the LGBT community, to take the initiative to create customized advertising pieces. Kudos to El Querandi Tango Show in Buenos Aires for going the extra mild. Tango, a guy thing… (www.querandi.com.ar). One of the most traditional corners of Buenos Aires, offers every night moving live tango performances and classes, live orchestra. The house, dating from the 16th century, right before the foundation of Buenos Aires. You can see my previous posts on this property at Tango Dinner Show, Private Tango Class. I chose to work with them, because they choose to work with US. Tango, a guy thing… by El Querandi Tango Dinner Show. Prices from 85 per person on. CM

MIO Hotel Buenos Aires Checking OUT

MIO Hotel Buenos Aires Checking OUT | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Have spent two nights at the lovely MIO Hotel Buenos Aires. Great location over Quintana Avenue in the heart of Recoleta. You can see my previous post on MIO here. Intimate, comfortable, friendly and cozy young hotel made in by Argentina. Opened in May 2011, ranked as Conde Nast Traveler’s 2012 HOT List.

My day exploring San Antonio de Areco

My day exploring San Antonio de Areco | San Antonio de Areco, Argentina | Located only 90 minutes away from the city of Buenos Aires, you can immerse yourself into the deep cradle of traditions of Argentina and the Gaucho culture. See my previous post on San Antonio de Areco HERE. Cheers. CM

Chimichurri Recipe right from San Antonio de Areco

Chimichurri Recipe right from San Antonio de Areco | San Antonio de Areco, Argentina | If you love food as much as I do, you must try Chimichurri. The most traditional and renown Argentinean sauce, that goes very well with any type of meats, bread, salads…. you name it. Here is the traditional recipe I got today right from the kitchen of Estancia El Ombu, in San Antonio de Areco, cradle of Argentinean traditions, and from the hands of a local Paisana (aka. female Gaucho). Better than this… impossible. Enjoy it and let me know. CM

LIVE from Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires

LIVE from Teatro Colon in Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Last night I went to the Opera together with my friends and members of the Board of Directors of the Opera of Minnesota, Shelli and Luis and Shelli’s husband John. But not to any opera house, we came to Teatro Colon, known to have one of the top acoustics in the entire world, not said by me, but by experts like Pavarotti. The Opera we truly enjoyed with an amazing production was “La Forza del Destino” by Guisepper Verdi.

Sailing along the Lujan River at El Tigre

Tweet  Sailing along the Lujan River at El Tigre  |  Buenos Aires, Argentina  |  I spent my whole day today visiting the areas of San Telmo, San Isidro and El Tigre in the city of Buenos Aires. A day along the flowing history of the city of Buenos Aires, following the steps of the original [...]

Tarquino Nouvelle Argentinean Cuisine

Tarquino Nouvelle Argentinean Cuisine | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Tarquino was the original name of the first Shorthorn bull (1826) to enter Argentina, to increase the quality of a national herds. From there the name of this brand new, modern yet traditional, Argentinean restaurant, with sophisticated homemade touches.

Cemetery of Recoelta and EVITA in Buenos Aires

Cemetery of Recoelta and EVITA in Buenos Aires | Buenos Aires, Argentina | This are the things I do with my iPhone when I am bored in Buenos Aires. Hope you enjoy my video of the Cemetery of Recoleta and EVITA Peron. One of the true landmarks of the city, and one of the iconic notable figures of the history of Argentina, hated by many and loved by others. Cemetery of Recoleta, literally a ghost town with lots of dead ends. CM

Hub Porteño homemade luxury made in Argentina

Hub Porteño homemade luxury made in Argentina | Buenos Aires, Argentina | A few things these days get my full interest and attention. I can be a bit jaded when it comes to hotels and travel services, specially when the word Boutique Hotel, or Experience is involved. But every so often, thanks to my network of colleagues around the world, I get to find this hidden gems that remind me why I love this métier. There is nothing that I like most, than to see a hotel being conceived, and be invited to give my comments and suggestions based on my long proven experience.