El Patacon is considered one of Bariloche’s finest restaurants. Visited by noteworthy guests including various European royalty, Argentine actors and former U.S. president, Bill Clinton (who dined here with despised former Argentine president, Carlos Menem) it’s regularly featured in luxury travel magazines. Not just nobility, celebrities and shifty politicians get the royal treatment here though. […]
Archives for May 2011
Cervecería Blest — No Blest, No Glory
Cervecería Blest, Bariloche’s only microbrewery, is owned by the same people who run popular downtown pub, The Pilgrim. The restaurant, located 11 kilometers out of town, provides a unique atmosphere with an old fashion delivery truck out front and antique decor including beer steins, kegs and license plates. The walls are covered with coasters that […]
Pilgrim Irish Pub
* Editor’s note: The Pilgrim has closed. Their Blest Beerhouse 11k outside of Bariloche is worth a visit. You can also make it a stop if doing the La Ruta de los Siete Lagos (‘Seven Lakes Route’). Bariloche’s most enduring Irish pub, Pilgrim has a great atmosphere and is a cozy place for an […]
ArteBA — Buenos Aires’ Contemporary Art Extravaganza
Editor’s note: This post is out of date. Please see our newer post about Arte BA here. ArtBa is a contemporary art extravaganza for art collectors and those who just wish they were. The event, billed as Latin America’s largest art fair, draws artists, curators, gallery owners and art junkies from across the globe. It […]
Nightlife Safety for Women
Nightlife for Women in Buenos Aires It’s no wonder that Buenos Aires vies with Rio de Janiero for the title of ‘Party capital of Latin America.’ In Buenos Aires clubs often don’t open until 12:00 a.m., don’t fill up until 3:00 a.m. and party nights can easily last until 7:00 a.m. Travelers from sleepy towns […]
