Tanguero Hotel — Elegance Beyond the Usual Clichés
July 14, 2010 by dan
Filed under Buenos Aires, Places to Stay
The Tanguero Hotel in downtown Buenos Aires manages to avoid the gaudiness and accentuate the elegance associated with that most ubiquitous Buenos Aires’ pastime — tango. All the usual references do appear in this boutique hotel – the tango hat, black and white checkered floors and the images of the most famous tango singer of [...]
Filo – Colorful Italian Restaurant in Microcentro
May 21, 2010 by dan
Filed under Buenos Aires, Restaurants
Filo is a restaurant that serves up a bit of sensory overload to diners along with real Italian food. Bright colors, modern artwork and hip music are the hallmarks of bar and restaurant designer Mario Salcedo (creator of Buenos Aires hotspots such as Pizza Piola, Dada and El Unico), and Filo is one of his most [...]
Empire Thai — An Asian Oasis Downtown
December 28, 2009 by ande
Filed under Buenos Aires, Restaurants
A dark and moody atmosphere, delectable Thai food and a cool New York vibe– what else do you need?
V&S Hostel
September 23, 2009 by ande
Filed under budget travel, Places to Stay
V&S is a hostel that ticks all the boxes. It’s reasonably priced, clean, and offers a wide range of activities to guests. It is also located in the thick of the action downtown — this could be either a plus or a minus, depending on what you’re after. Most hostels are gathered around the Tango [...]



