Headed down to EZE on 4/21 to stay with friends in their grand Recoleta condo for 10 days. I have done the basic research on the city, but looking for FTer input for their recommendations on the really interesting cafes in the city, i.e., great interior spaces; human ambiance; coffees, etc...saddle up FTers. I am hoping to wander and poke into nearly every interesting neighborhood. Thanks.

Hi.... glad to read you are coming down to EZE. Here is a list of some cafes you may consider visiting:

La Biela - Recoleta
Cafe Tortoni - Centro
Cafe de los Angelitos - Balvanera
El Viejo Almacen - San Telmo

Gaucho Cafe de la Paix has not been around for a couple of years...it is now a Freddo...And by the way, a very nice Freddo is the one at the beginning of Calle Florida, off Plaza San Martin...second floor is very nice and comfortable. Also the rather newish Cafe Palacio Barolo, located in one of my favorite buildings in Buenos Aires...and Bar El Federal in San Telmo been there since 1864 (not in the orginal location) and a fantastic antique bar.
Forgot all about the Croque Madame Av Libertador 1902 (Museo de Arte Decorativo) great little interior space and a small garden seating area in the rear.
Sam

Thanks for catching my mistake Sam.... I need to stop listening so much to my Assistant....

Thanks Sam and Gaucho...really looking forward to the trip and sampling your tips. I just returned from Vienna and another FTers restaurant/cafe tips were spot on!

Glad I could help, but I have a great assistant who told me what Puchero was so I will be happy to share.


And happy to help another Floridian, Florida Aviator^ if you need dining tips we have some great places to recommend...

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SAM

Sam...I was going to send you a PM. But, I have to work in the am and then head out in the afternoon TPA/ATL/EZE on DL B/E so I am looking forward to the trip. In any event, if you could forward those EZE dining tips I am sure we can use em'. Thanks.

Here is a starter and I am sure others with offer some good suggestions too
Bar 6 (lunch) -Armenia 1676, Gran Bar Danzon (wine bar, tapas) -Libertad 1161 piso 1, Olsen's (for Sunday Brunch) -Gorriti 5870, Sucre -Sucre 676, Sudestada -Guatemala 5602, La Brigada-Peña 2475 (great steaks). Juana M, -Carlos Pellegrini 1535 ,El Trapiche (old world great food, a must) Paraguay 5599, and the cafe at the MALBA is a great place for an afternoon coffee or lite lunch. I must add this one - Bo Bo (Bo Bo Hotel) Guatemala 4882 y Thames Tel: 4774-0505. It is so good, has become one of my favorites. For a "scene" the ulitmate see and be see place it is Casa Cruz Uriarte 1658. Or it used to be anyway..

Hope this helps and have a great trip down.
Sam

i'm in buenos aires until Wed evening, then its off to get drunk in mendoza. PM me

thanks for the list samftla!

My pleasure eat and drink in good health. You might want to check in with Gaucho on potent potables (vino tinto) and the best venues in Mendoza.

Sam