The A-List

Buenos Aires Hot Spots:

Anuva Wine Tasting-
Palermo Soho, Wine tasting, March.31
-Situated in a classy boutique hotel, the Anuva hosts supply you with up-and-coming wine and food pairings
[a fine way to taste the novelty of Argentina without having to leave the city for a vineyard]

Buenos Aires Pub Crawl-

San Telmo, Social night, Jan.23

-A guided series of bars with an epic club conclusion

[great for birthday celebrations since the cover is free. shout-out to Kylie turning 21!]

Carlitos-

Recoleta, 24-hour restaurant, Jan.20

-Best late-night panqueques that any college student would appreciate

[add ice cream, but ask for the dulce de leche on the side. take my word for it]

La Catedral-
Microcentro, A tango hotspot, Feb.22

-A classed up warehouse with the perfect wooden floor for tango
[hit up the later tango classes on the weekdays for a fun, group vibe and stay after to watch the pros]

Ciudad Cultural Konex-

Microcentro, Outside music venue, Feb.03

-Live music, masses of people and themed nights 

[don't miss Acapulco night during the summer! swimsuit necessary]

Discosur-
Universidad de la Ciudad, Ultimate organization, Jan.-April
-A delightful community of ultimate players who organize seasonal leagues
[go even if you have no idea how to throw a backhand. there are plenty of welcoming players who care as much about spreading the sport as they do about playing it. Attend the 'Monte Hermoso' tournament in early March!]

Galpón Market-

Chacarita, Organic food market, Feb.23

-Fill your grocery bag with locally grown or raised produce, meat and and finished products in this friendly shack. 

[take advantage of all the free samples, then lay back and relax with a friend over coffee at the bright green tables]  

El Living-
Recoleta, Restaurant/Dance-your-pants-off club, Feb.11
-For those who have a minor obsession with VH1 and MTV '80s - '90s music videos

[transition into the dancing room around 2:30 after enjoying a cheap three course meal and beverage in front of a wall of vintage televisions playing nostalgic material]

Morato-

Recoleta, Heladería, Jan.28

-Two words: banana dulce.

[see above]

Niceto Club-

Palermo, Dance-your-pants-off club, Feb.18 & March.31

-Basically the same description of Ciudad Cultural Konex, but inside with loads of fog machines

[get on the list online for 'discuentos' aka free entry for girls and a lowered rate for dudes. Don't miss the 'Club 69' night! The drag queen shows are entertaining for whichever sex and orientation.]

Parque de Rosedal-

Palermo, Botanical Garden, Jan.18 

-A sunny, lazy day's best friend

[review some Spanish by viewing films outside on the weekends during the summer]

Plaza Francia-

Recoleta, Outdoor market, Jan.22

-A colony of market stands set up outside the Cemetery with a laid-back, hippy feel

[buy your best souvenir, a mate cup, and indulge in some pan relleno]

Plaza Serrano-

Palermo, Outdoor market, Jan.30

-A fine fusion of outdoor stands and emptied buildings full of up-and-coming designer racks

[reserve a good half day for this amazing shopping experience. may want to bring a hanky to wipe your drool as you browse through racks... and then see the even better prices]

La Puerta Uno-

Belgrano, Secret bar, Feb.05

-A chic hide-away with lip-smacking cocktails

[right next door to Barrio Chine, so hit up a Chinese dinner before. also, wear your glamour gear]

The tombs of the cemetery double as artwork

Recoleta Cemetery-

Recoleta, Tourist site, Jan.28

-A city within a city, only tombs fill the streets instead of apartments

[whatever you do, don't cut the line for Evita's tomb]

El Teatro Colón-
Microcentro, Fine Arte Theatre, April.24
-A magnificent theatre whose architectural components were borrowed from all over Europe
[take a tour, then purchase tickets for a show after getting to know the history of the venue you sit in]