Product Description Modest prices, generous servings, friendly owners, and a devoted local clientele all define these cafes, bars, restaurants, and pizzerias where you can taste the traditional everyday cuisine of Argentina in authentic settings. New or old, each one of the seventy profiled here has details that make them worth visiting. Many were the settings for clandestine political meetings in the days before the May Revolution; others provided inspiration for the artists and writers, including Jorge Luis Borges, who frequented them. At one bar, the most prestigious young tango musicians of Buenos Aires gather nightly, and, after a few drinks and a few empanadas (made by the owner himself), spontaneously perform. There?s a tiny parrilla?steak house?known not only for the best roasted meat at the best price but for its eternally festive atmosphere and chaotic charm. At another intimate pulperia, simple homemade meals are served communally at a wooden marble-top table. The Authentic Bars and Cafes of Buenos Aires also includes Gabriela Kogan?s recommendations of what to eat at each venue, a map, and a glossary of Argentine food.
Customer Reviews:
Very specific recommendations November 11, 2008 0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I think this is a good guide if you really want to hit all the very local restaurants in Buenos Aires. The descriptions of the cafes are not in depth, but the list clearly represents all of the places that notable in Buenos Aires. Which is to say, if you're looking for a review of ALL restaurants in the city, this is not the book for you. I guess I didn't take the title into account when I bought it. You will not find listings for Indian, Italian (except pizza, maybe), Chinese, Japanese, etc in this book - strictly Argentine cuisine for the most part. So if that's what you want - great, but I'd suggest going with a more broad city guide book for a general review of all restaurants.
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