Headed To Buenos Aires?

[kyshel]

b...we did not visit either...thanks for the recommendation of the poetry building--if we go back with a group again, this would be a great base...efg

we weren't impressed with Colonia. must say if you do highspeed ferry,, book ahead and get the best rate for the first class deck--bubbly included. Most of the town was a bust--eats were mediocre at local family joints.

[bonniejoy03]

WOW....Thanks for the tip. We had planned to do this on our own and not with a tour group. Maybe we will lean towards visiting El Tigre and the Delta.

[omegaet]

If the 'underground dining' movement holds any interest, here are some excellent sources for opportunities in Buenos Aires.

You can exchange a few emails until you find a level of comfortable.....then reserve a spot, bring a bottle or two of good wine and you will likely have one of the most entertaining evenings during your stay

http://www.saltshaker.net/underground-dining-scene

Behind Closed Doors: The Secret Underground Dining Scene in Buenos Aires | Expanish Blog

We especially enjoyed Jueves a la Mesa

Behind Closed Doors: The Secret Underground Dining Scene in Buenos Aires


In recent years, puertas cerradas, or closed door restaurants, have been all the rave in Buenos Aires. This secret restaurant/supper club-esque hybrid creates a familiar atmosphere where guests can enjoy a fine dining experience in the intimate setting of the chef’s home.
Available by reservation only and open to a limited number of guests each week, puertas cerradas attract both foreignes and locals looking for a unique culinary experience.
While generally there is just one set menu, the layout differs depending on the location: some closed doors have communal tables to give diners a chance to mingle, while others consist of a more traditional restaurant setting with separate tables.
If you are a foodie seeking to be in the know, look no further! Just check out Expanish School Blog’s ultimate guide to closed door restaurants:
Paladar Buenos Aires
Villa Crespo
AR$135 – AR$180
Be invited into Chef Pedro and Somellier Ivana’s lovely Buenos Aires apartment for an equisite, well-thoughout dining experience focused around both food and wine.

Treintasillas
Palermo
AR$140
This 4-course menu is carefully planned by Argentine chef Ezequiel Gallardo, who each week comes up with creative yet simple dishes to serve to a mostly local clientele.
Casa Mun
Palermo
AR$190
The newest to be inducted into the closed door restaurant hall of fame, Korean-American Chef Mun brings much needed Asian flavors to Buenos Aires in the form of a perfectly executed 5-course meal with wine pairings.

Casa Salt Shaker
Recoleta
AR$130 – AR$190
A pioneer in the BA puertas cerradas scene, American Chef Dan Perlman prepares sophisticated meals, each week focusing around one theme.
Cocina Sunae
Colegiales
AR$110
Hailing from New York, Asian-American chef Christina Sunae Wiseman entices hungry diners with her Southeast Asian cooking, combining exotic spicy, sweet and savory flavors.

Casa Felix
Chacarita
AR$150
This five course pescetarian tasting menu has achieved critical acclaim after being included in international publications. Chef Diego Felix and his American wife Sanra Ritten also travel worldwide hosting pop-up dinners featuring Latin American cusine.
La Cocina Secreta
Palermo
AR$80
Have Alejandro and Rosana open the doors of their home to invite you to this private restaurant and art gallery dining experience. Not only do guests enjoy a 3 course meal, but they also are able to enjoy the other key players of the experience: beautiful music and an exposition of different pieces of art and photography.
Jueves a la Mesa
San Telmo
AR$75
Buena Onda Yoga founder Meaghan Lewis brings the first ever vegetarian closed door restaurant to Argentina. Each Thursday meal is packed with hearty salads, homemade bread, spicy main dishes and delcious desserts. She even makes healthy homemade chocolate!