Inside Buenos Aires

Inside Buenos Aires is a blog about this wonderful city managed by the staff of Fierro Hotel. As Fierro is a "Gourmet Boutique Hotel" you will see a lot of information about food and dining in the city and other places of the world that we enjoy. For more info about the hotel visit FierroHotel.com var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-20066964-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })();

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Buenos Aires Nightlife #4

        Jet Lounge This exclusive club overlooking the river and port is the party spot for the Buenos Aires rich and famous. Their great cocktail menu, dinning space and multiple bars and dance floors guarantee a good time for those looking to party in style. Av.Rafael Obligado 4801, Costanera Norte [email protected] www.jet-lounge.com.ar Open Thursdays through Saturdays. Rumi Rumi is a Belgrano centered nightclub with a great atmosphere and a high end crowd. On Wednesdays they play 80's music and reggeton, Thursdays they host their Elegant Night party, playing 70's music and offering live shows and screenings, Fridays are classic dance music and Saturdays offer latin music and slow dances. Figueroa Alcorta 6442, Belgrano 4782-1398 http://www.rumiba.com.ar/   Crobar This popular club in Palermo offers two dance floors, a VIP lounge and some great house and electronica. This good looking crowd gets pumping to the very loud music brought by local and international DJ's! Marcelo Freire and Paseo de la Infanta, Palermo 4788-1500 [email protected] www.crobar.com.ar

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Off the Beaten Path: Piazzolla Tango Centro de Arte

        A treasure cove of mischief and distorted fantasies, the basement of the Pasaje Guemes, with its cabaret, theatre and restaurant, has charmed its eclectic public during the 1920's throught the 50's. So much so, that Antoine de Saint Exupery became a regular during his year in Argentina and author Julio Cortazar situated his story 'The Other Sky'  in the art-deco gallery.  Now a days The Piazzolla Tango Centro de Arte offers the chance to visit the beautiful interior of the cabaret, theatre and restaurant whist serving dinner and staging tango shows. If you're looking for great architecture, history, tango and all with a touch of literary allure (in other words everything good about Buenos Aires!), you will surely find it all in this spectactular tango venue!

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Must See in Buenos Aires #4

Teatro Colón

There was a time when Buenos Aires was a city of wealth and opulence. Although the economic woes of the country have changed that, reminders of other more fortunate times are spread out through the city for us to marvel at. One of the most magnificent upstanding examples of the city's past prosperity is the prestigious Teatro Colón. This beautiful opera house was inaugurated in 1908. Today, more than a hundred years later, it is still one of the worlds most distinguished theaters, showing internationally renowned acts.  Tours of the theatre are available every day from 9am-3.45pm and are a great way to learn more about the history of the building, the architecture and the operas, ballets and orchestras which have graced the theatre's stage. Additionally, we highly recommend you to experience one of the productions that are being staged during your visit.

Teatro Colón

Cerrito 628- CABA [phone] www.teatrocolon.org.ar

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This Week in Buenos Aires

Monday Retiro: This emblematic neighborhood which features the impressive retiro train station, the Torre Monumental, the beautiful Plaza San Martin with its Malvinas monument, and the deco Cavanah building, will charm architecture lovers.

In the evening go to La Cigale for drinks and some live acoustic music from 11pm onwards. La Cigale, 25 de Mayo 597, downtown.  4893 2332. Monday-Friday 6pm until late  Saturdays 9pm–4am. Cash only. Happy hour until 10pm. Tuesday

Teatro Colon: A synonym of magnificence, the Teatro Colón is one of the most beautiful and prestigious buildings of the city. Internationally recognized for its acoustics and architecture, this is a place to see and experience.  Tours of the theatre are available every day from 9am-3.45pm. We also recommend you see one of the productions being staged.

Later on, you can also check out one of the free music concerts offered by la Casa de la Cultura on Tuesdays.  Featuring tango singer Gladys Reccia this week.  Or for jazz lovers, the swing summit brings together some of Argentinas best jazz musicians at 9.30pm in Notorious. Teatro Colon Cerrito 628 4378-7100 www.teatrocolon.org.ar  La Casa de la Cultura, Rufino de Elizalde 2831, Palermo. 4808 0553 Notorious Callao 966 4813-6888 Wednesday If want to learn how to make a proper Argentine asado, take a coking class with Teresita! Starting at 11 am, she will take you to the butcher shop to show you the different cuts, then guide you through the preparation of asado and empanadas, and afterwards, allow you to enjoy the meal! After you've taken a 'siesta' to recover from lunch, head to the Coliseo Theatre for the opening of the Ushuaia International Classical Music Festival featuring the Moscow Symphonica. Cooking with Teresita Spiro 456, Adrogue 4293-5992 http://try2cook.com/Argentina-Cookery-Course.html Coliseo Theatre Marcelo T. de Alvear 1125 4814-3056 http://fundacioncoliseum.com.ar/ Thursday One of the most beautiful places to do shopping in Buenos Aires is the upscale Galeria Pacifico, well worth visiting for its aesthetic and architectural appeal. You can ask for audio-guides at the information center on Mondays through Fridays from 11.30am-4.30pm. Later on you can check out a homage to the muralists of the Galeria by renowned artist Julio Le Park which is being exhibited at the Centro Cultural Borges.

Galeria Pacifico Florida and Av. Cordoba 5555-5110 Centro Cultural Borges Viamonte and San Martin 5555-5359 Friday Art lovers should definitely take the Calle Arroyo tours offered every Wednesday and Friday from 3.30pm-5.00pm. The walk begins at the Spanish American Art Museum and takes you through antique stores, design houses, galleries and historic buildings. Later on in the evening, an exiting alternative, is the acrobatic show "Tiempos que corren" starting at 9pm. Calle Arroyo Tours: Ayres de Arte Book in Advance  4327-0228 [email protected]. Tiempos que corren Polo Circo Combate de los Pozos and Juan de Garay Tickets: $30 Saturday Sunny Saturdays are a great day to take a bike tour through the city. Bike your way through the lakes, the north side, the south side or the outskirts of the city and find out more about the city whilst enjoying the fresh air! http://www.labicicletanaranja.com.ar/english/index_english.html Sunday Feria de matadors: This local traditional fair reopens this Sunday and displays local folklore, gaucho competitions and great typical food! We recommend you go before 1.30pm as that is when the music starts. To be on the safe side, we suggest you plan your transportation with the hotel beforehand as to get to the fair you must go through some of Buenos AIres less charming areas.

Av. Lisandro de la Torre and Av. de los Corrales (Mercado Nacional de Hacienda)

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Tonight All Night-La Noche en Vela

        Those of us lucky enough to be in Buenos Aires this weekend will be able to enjoy an atipical Saturday all nighter insipired by the french ¨Nuit Blanche.¨ Free activities ranging from 3D mapping proyections, to live music, outdoor theatre, contemporary dance, acrobats, angels, fireworks and book readings will be held in the landmarks of Buenos Aires throught the whole night from 7pm to 7am in the morning. Highlights to check out include a 3D mapping in the recoleta cementary, theatre in Palacio Barolo and the Botanical Gardens, the Moscu Symphonic Orchestra at the Obelisco, amongst many others that you can check out here. Aditionally, tour buses will be working all night and special promotions will be offered by restaurants, cafes and bars which will extend their opening hours!

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We recommend: Pura Tierra

       If you enjoy food as much as we do, and want to try top quality local gourmet delicacies,  then you should make sure to stop for dinner at Pura Tierra. The owner and award winning chef, Martín Molteni, offers the best Argentine cuisine using carefully selected seasonal ingredients in this Belgrano centered restaurant. We suggest the lamb, baby goat, stews, and steak mmm!

Pura Tierra

3 de Febrero 1167, Belgrano 4899 2007 Mon- Sat 8pm to closing.

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Buenos Aires Nightlife #3- Latin beats

          For the past few weeks we have been writing about some of the best nightclubs Buenos Aires has to offer (Buenos Aires Nightlife#1 and Buenos Aires Nightlife #2). However, we figure you came down to South America for a taste of the latin culture too, so we kept that in mind for this weeks nightlife suggestions!

La Salsera: One of Buenos Aires liveliest salsa and merengue clubs. A friendly crowd and upbeat dancing to catchy rhythms ensure a night of fun fun fun! You can also take a beginner salsa lesson on Saturdays at 10.30pm Open Fridays, Saturdays, and holiday eves (which means today too!) from 12pm onwards.

La Salsera

Yatai 961, Almagro

4866-1829 
[email protected]

www.lasalsera.com

Azucar: Another nightclub and dance school that specializes in salsa, bachata and other boisterous options for night time fun! On Fridays and Saturdays, this vivacious dance house hosts its Caribbean nights party which combines a mix of latin rhythms.

Azucar

Av. Corrientes 3330, Abasto

4865-3103 
[email protected]

www.azucarsalsa.com

Maluco Beleza:

This centric venue offers a lively and colorful environment where you can move to brazilian tunes and watch professional brazilian dancers do their thing! Another perk of this place is that is has another dance floor with more conventional nightclub music in case you want to switch for a while. On Fridays at 10.30 pm you can take a lambazouk dance class and then stay to practice the entire night or go for a Brazilian dinner-show on a Wednesday and let the night sweep you off your feet!

Maluco Beleza

Sarmiento 1728

4372-1737 
[email protected]

www.malucobeleza.com.ar

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Off the Beaten Path: Museo de Xul Solar

       Art can sometimes be taken so seriously that all the fun is dragged out of it. If you tend towards a more playful approach to life, or if you are an art loving chess whiz, you will definitely love the Xul Solar museum. It not only exhibits this artists colorful metaphysical dreamlike paintings, but also some of his nutty but brilliant inventions, such as a new global language (he would have loved the internet!), and the Panjuego, a game which he made up and played with many of his friends including Borges whose books he sometimes illustrated.  Unfortunately for us, as the game changed every time it was played, there are no rules that specify how to go about it, otherwise we would be more than happy to challenge you to a Panjuego tournament in this lovely intimate art museum on a rainy afternoon!

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Must See in Buenos Aires #3

          Palacio Barolo

At the beginning of the twentieth century, Mario Palanti was commissioned by Luis Barolo, a European agricultural producer, to design a statuesque building intended for rental purposes. Expecting Europe to break out into a series of wars that would destroy the continent, a common belief at the time, Mr. Barolo wanted the building to be inspired by ´The Divine Comedy´ so that it could hold Dante Alighieri's remains once Europe was destroyed. Construction of this regal building full of references to the poet, began in 1919 for what was to be the tallest structure in Latin America. Now a days it is used as office space and as a tourist attraction. Guided tours are available Mondays and Thursdays from 4pm to 7pm and evening guided tours on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8pm and Thursdays at 8.30pm include tasting of an awarded wine and a national delicacy.

Palacio Barolo

Av de Mayo 1370 9° P. Esc. 249/52 Tel/Fax: [phone]

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Robert Duval dancing with local 12 year old talent!

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This week in Buenos Aires

Monday:

The Museo Carlos Gardel is a great place to go to  find out more about the tango legend. A temporary exhibition of Mercedes Simone, one of tangos most important female voices, is being hosted.  Additionally the museum offers live music on Mondays at 6.30pm. 

In the evening  Morcheeba is presenting their new album at Estadio Luna Park at 9.30pm. Jean Jaurés 735, Almagro 4964-2015/2071 Opening hours:  Monday-Friday from 11am to 6pm. Saturdays and Sundays from 10am to 7pm. Tuesdays closed. Estadio Luna Park Bouchard 465, Centro, Ciudad de Buenos Aires
 5279-5279 
Mail: [email protected] 
Web: www.lunapark.com.ar Tickets available at: http://lunapark.ticketportal.com.ar/eventperformances.asp?evt=287

Tuesday For a magical view of Buenos Aires history take a tour of the "Zanjon de Granados," a unique experience of urban archaeology and architecture. Later on in the evening have dinner at charming traditional "rotisería"  Miramar which offers typical Spanish influenced Argentine food. El Zanjon de Granados: Defensa 755, San Telmo 4361-3002 Tours: Mondays -Friday 10.30 am- 6pm [email protected] Miramar San Juan 1999 Boedo , 4304-4261 Tue-Sun 12am-4pm- 8pm-1am Wednesday

Visit the Evita museum for a closer look at one of Argentinas most controversial political figures.

In the evening at 9pm great opera singer Placido Domingo is offering a free show at the Obelisco. Evita Museum [email protected] Lafinur 2988 (1425) Buenos Aires Tel-  4807 - 0306 Opening hours: Tue-Sun 11am-7pm Thursday One of the architectural landmarks of the city is the famous Palacio Barolo. Construction of this regal building full of references to poet Dante Alighieri began in 1919 for what was to be the tallest structure in Latin America. Guided tours are available Mondays and Thursdays from 4pm to 7pm and evening guided tours on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8pm and Thursdays at 8.30pm includes tasting of an awarded wine and a national delicacy. Thursdays are also the party night of the week and Club Niceto hosts their famous club 69 party.

Palacio Barolo Av de Mayo 1370 9° P. Esc. 249/52
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Club Niceto ([phone] / [email protected] Niceto Vega 5510 - C1414BFD - Palermo Ciudad de Buenos Aires - Argentina http://www.nicetoclub.com

Friday

Take a stroll down the Botanical Gardens and check out the temporary exhibit of underwater photography being hosted.

In the evening treat yourself to a special dinner at Pura Tierra where owner and chef Martín Molteni offers the best Argentine cuisine using carefully selected seasonal ingredients. Botanical Gardens Avenida Santa Fe Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina (0)11 4831 4527 Pura Tierra    3 de Febrero 1167, Belgrano 4899 2007 Mon- Sat  8pm to closing Saturday "La noche en vela" is a Buenos Aires all nighter event inspired by Paris's "Nuit Blanche."  Free activities will be hosted from 7pm to 7am offering a unique experience of contemporary art, music, tango classes, contemporary dance, performances, 3d mapping on the recoleta cemetery and other fun surprises. For more information on specific activities go to: http://www.nocheenvela.com.ar/ Sunday After Saturday nights events, Sunday will be a day to get up late and go to Plaza Serrano to check out the independent designers exhibiting at the traditional weekend fair. Whilst your there, Oui Oui is a great tea house close by where you can stop for some well deserved treats! Oui Oui Nicaragua 6099, Palermo 5778-9614

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5 O'clock Tea: Confiteria La Ideal

        Perhaps one of the most enjoyable traditions Buenos Aires has imported from Europe is it's 5 o'clock tea in the coffee houses that serve it! A warm submarino (a chocolate bar sunk in hot milk) or coffee with medialunas are welcome comforts as the days get colder, but there's nothing like the cafes themselves.

Confiteria Ideal is one of the oldest in the city. Built in the early 1900's it is graced with high ceilings, vitrauxs, chandeliers, a marble staircase and an old lift reminiscent of a past magnificence.

A wonderful place to stop in after browsing through the Corrientes bookstores or before attending to a nearby theatre function, this is also a place to go to for tango shows and milongas.

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Take a peek at Gaucho life!

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Recommended Outings: Isabel

This glitzy posh bar with a dark seventies inspired interior offers great drinks which you trade purchased casino chips (isabelinas) for.  Upbeat house music, pulsating ceiling lights and a courtyard with a lit fireplace complete the glamour of one of the best bars in the city.

1664 Uriarte, Palermo Soho 4834 6969

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Happy St Patrick's Day!

        The city awaits a night of fun as the St Patricks Day celebrations approach. To join the ruckus, Av. San Martin and surrounding streets in Microcentro, where all the pubs are located, promise a great crowd and many a guinness!

Sugar and Buda Bar in the Palermo SOHO area are also hosting St. Patricks Day parties and if you want to listen to some bagpipes, the Irish-Argentine community has organized a parade starting 6.45 PM at Arroyo and Suipacha in Microcentro!

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Off the Beaten Path: San Telmo Art Walk

        San Telmo is usually associated with antiques and local tradition, however it is also one of the contemporary artistic epicenters of the city. Graffiti, street art and up and coming galleries are scattered on the blocks of this historical ´barrio.´

The San Telmo Art Walk is offered by Juanele every Tuesday and Thursday at 3pm and guides you through the who is who and what is what of these art ridden streets. The three hour walk includes a tour of both the street art and galleries. A great way to get to know the current Buenos Aires art scene whilst getting to know it´s charming old-style San Telmo neighborhood.

Meeting point: CCEBA, Centro Cultural de España en Buenos Aires, Balcarce 1150 in San Telmo. Tuesday and Thursday 3 PM.

http://juanelear.com/