Author: Pat Gillespie

Pat Gillespie’s account of San Antonio de Areco, a historic pulpería and Estancia El Ombú, with a link to enquire about a current day trip.

Innovative 17-man percussion outfit La Bomba de Tiempo attracts an eclectic crowd at the Konex, their Abasto venue, every Monday night. Grab a beer and boogie in the open air to the beat of the drums

A lively, open-air parrilla (steakhouse) in the trendy Palermo Hollywood neighborhood. Las Cabras offers large cuts of Argentine meat – as well as many delicious vegetarian options – at a great price.

Before indulging in a juicy, Argentine steak, find out the Spanish names of meat cuts, how to order them and what condiments to put on your meal in meat heaven. A guide to Argentina’s parrillas!

Follow US writer Pat Gillespie as he tries to hunt down traces of the legendary Argentine writer Jorge Luis Borges across the city of Buenos Aires, from San Telmo in the south all the way to Palermo in the north.

A cute little deli & sandwich shop in the trendy barrio of Palermo Soho, a great place to stop for a quick, tasty bite to eat while you explore the boutiques, cafes and tree-lined streets in that area.

Cafe La Poesia is full of character. Located on the corner of Chile and Bolivar in San Telmo, it charms its patrons with old wooden tables, exposed brick ceilings and walls covered with pictures & quotations. Pure poetry!