Category Archives: Drink

Cooltips: 6 places to see and be seen @ Buenos Aires night

Caracas Bar

Caracas Bar has become  the spot where latinamerican expats meet. Open from Monday to Saturday, from 7pm. They have a terrace where you can try all sorts of Ron.
Caracas Bar: Guatemala 4802, tel.: 4776-8704.

Soria

Another new bar: they opened las year and thanks to their great garden they have become once of the most visited bar before going out to party all night long. Open from Tuesday to Thursday from 8pm to 2 am. Saturday from 9pm to 4 am.
Gorriti 5151, Palermo. Tel.: 4832-1745.

Makena Cantina Club

From Monday to Monday you’ll see live bands: every day there is something going on. Since it’s not very big, we suggest you getting there early.
Open from 8am to 4 pm and from 8 pm.
Fitz Roy 1519, Palermo. Tel.: 4772-8281.

Gibraltar

One of the most succesfull bars of San Telmo: their specialty is beer. Open from Monday to Sunday, from 6pm.
Perú 895, San Telmo. Tel.: 4362-5310.

Frank’s Bar

One of the first speakeasies of Buenos Aires. Great drins & music. In order to get in you’ll need a password, which can be obtained following the clues on teir Facebook page.
Open fron 10pm
Arévalo 1445.

Crobar Buenos Aires

The great heir of the local electronic move, thanks to its location and good selection of international DJs. Open only on Fridays, Saturdays.
Crobar Buenos Aires is on Marcelino Freire s / n (near Av del Libertador 3886), Paseo de la Infanta, Arch 17, Palermo. Ticket prices range from $ 40 to $ 100. Do not go with your cap on, they will not let you in.

Food Revolution Day: stand up for real food


Food Revolution Day on 19 May is a chance for people who love food to come together to share information, talents and resources; to pass on their knowledge and highlight the world’s food issues.

All around the globe, people will work together to make a difference. Food Revolution Day is about connecting with your community through events at schools, restaurants, local businesses, dinner parties and farmers’ markets. We want to inspire change in people’s food habits and to promote the mission for better food and education for everyone.

In Buenos Aires, Juliana López May invites to her cooking studio “Estudio de Cocina JLM”  (Boulevard Saenz Peña 1311, Tigre) to come together to share information and to enjoy a healthy meal.
Saturday, May 19th, from 7 to 10pm.

Malbec World Day

For the second year of celebration, Wines of Argentina has decided to organize the event in Argentina in Buenos Aires, a city icon of Latin America that will give this date a great international visibility. 

This special event will be held on April 17, 2012 at 19.30 in the Puerto Madero Yacht Club, Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires.

The first Malbec World Day, celebrated worldwide on April 17 2011, was a resounding success and encouraged us to celebrate again this year. With the support of the Argentine Chancellery, more than 40 Argentine diplomatic representations around the world will be organizing activities again this year in celebration of this emblematic day for the Argentine wine industry. Among the participating delegations will be the United States, Canada, China, the Czech Republic, Malaysia, Brazil, Poland, Algeria, Vietnam, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Greece, Australia, Perú, the Philippines, Germany, Denmark, Chile, Venezuela, Finland, Portugal, Spain, Korea, India, the Netherlands, Uruguay, Sweden, Russia, Armenia and Panama.

This year, for the second celebration, Wines of Argentina has decided to organize activities in the following countries and cities:

  • ARGENTINA: 
Buenos Aires
  • THE UNITED STATES
: Washington DC
, Los Angeles
, Seattle, 
Miami, 
New York
  • CANADA: 
Ottawa
, Toronto, 
Vancouver
, Victoria
  • 

THE UNITED KINGDOM
: Malbec World Day activities will be held in London and all around the country, with promotions in the main wine shops (more than 250 stores, bars and restaurants around the United Kingdom).
  • THE NETHERLANDS
: MWD special sales in the main wine shops of the country.
  • COLOMBIA
: Activities all around the country promoted by the Exito group. 
Special events in Bogotá.
  • PERÚ
: Activities held all around the country, promoted by Cadena Vivanda.
  • MEXICO: 
Mexico DF, 
Punta Mita
: Activities all around the country promoted by La Europea stores
  • BRAZIL
: São Paulo
, Rio de Janeiro

For detailed information on these events check this link.

Given the promotional potential of Malbec World Day, not only for our wines but also for our country brand, fill your glasses with Malbec next April 17 and drink a toast in honor of the wine that has stirred a revolution in the world’s wine industry.

St. Patrick’s Day in Buenos Aires

The ties between Ireland and Argentina are much closer and older than the trivial ethyl celebration of St. Patrick’s day, and the large Irish community in the country strives to keep the celebrations of the Irish saint’s day in the local calendar each year. Here are the most traditional Irish bars of Buenos Aires where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day:

The Killkenny
Marcelo T. de Alvear 399 – Retiro
Ciudad de Buenos Aires
4312-7291

The Clover
Av. de Mayo 1357 – Monserrat
Ciudad de Buenos Aires
4342-9109

DownTown Matías
Echeverría 3195 – Belgrano
Ciudad de Buenos Aires
4545-1050

The Shamrock
Rodríguez Pena 1220 – Recoleta
Ciudad de Buenos Aires
4813-5332

Dubliners
Humboldt 2000 – Palermo
Ciudad de Buenos Aires
4771-6178

Also, in some countries the St. Patrick’s Day is not complete without a parade. This tradition arrived  to our country and for the past three years there is a parade that is part of the official celebrations.

This year’s event is organized by the Argentine Irish Association “William Brown”, the Government of the City of Buenos Aires and the Irish Embassy. The parade begins at 18:45 at the corner of Arroyo and Suipacha and ends at the Plaza San Martin with a music show (Pipers Tartan Army, The Kilt, Mac Manus, Mestizo Rock) and Irish dancing (Argentina Celtic group).

So, don’t be afraid, go green and celebrate St. Patrick’s day!

New kids on the block (of Palermo)

At Palermo there is always something going on. As the trendy neighborhood of Buenos Aires, there are always new bars & restaurants opening on a monthly basis.

These are the new places to go:

-Boteco do Brasil
Have the Prato feito carioca for lunch. Also, caipirinhas, cold guarana or a strawberry, orange and guarana smoothie are a must.
Bonpland 1367

-Soria Bar
One of the new & beautiful Palermo bars. Great for having drinks at the patio or terrace on summer evenings.
Gorriti 5151

-Próspero
This pastry shop make some of the best desserts in the city. Arevalo and Voltaire.

-Cruz Diablo
The biggest attraction is the bar, located almost on the sidewalk. Perfect for drinks.
Fitz Roy 1715

-Tijuana
Try the pineapple & salvia Margarita.
Guatemala 4540

New Year’s celebrations @ Buenos Aires

Once dinner is over…is time to go out to celebrate, dance and drink with friends. What to do on December 31st? Check the options:


-La Boutique (formerly known as Museum)
The Irish DJ and producer Simon Patterson will be playing on this December 31, after midnight. Simon began his career in the music business with an A & R, a position he held over several labels. Tickets at door go between $100 to $200 pesos.
Peru 535, San Telmo

-Get Out! of the city
A classic of Buenos Aires’ New Year. This year Javier Bussola, Thomas Penton, JP Sgalia and Seven Eleven will be playing at Parque Santa Maria. The property has private parking. Tickets $ 50 pesos (only thru Ticketek).
(Camino del Buen Ayre km.16., entrada por Buenos Aires Golf Club)

-Max Graham @ Privilege
Canadian Dj Max Graham, will be playing progressive house, house, techno and trance. Doors open at 00.30 hours and the ticket will cost $ 80 pesos.
Avenida Costanera Rafael Obligado 1661, Costa Salguero,

-End of the year party of Il Ballo del Mattone
The artie trattoria of Palermo Hollywood invites you to celebrate the new year with them. More info at 4776-4247 or via email to reservas@ilballo.tv.
Gorriti 5737, Palermo Hollywood.

-New Year’s Eve @ Crobar Buenos Aires
Crobar proposes a trance party from 1 AM, where the star the night will be Dutch DJ and producer Sander van Doom. Tickets at the door will be $130 pesos.
Marcelino Freyre s / n [alt. Avenida Libertador 3886], Paseo de la Infanta, Arco 17

-Clubland NYE
The British duo Layo & Bushwaka return to Argentina to perform at the end of year party Clubland Buenos Aires. Along with this duo, local DJs Marcos Paz, Felix Galeano and Emiliano will be playing as well. Tickets at the door $150 pesos. Doors open at 00.30 pm.
Avenida Costanera Norte & La Pampa.

Source: Glamout.com

Did you know?

Back in 1864, Buenos Aires had only 140,000 inhabitants. One morning the Buenos Aires inhabitants found an intriguing surprise: the word “Hesperidin” was painted on the sidewalks of the city. During 2 months, the mysterious name continued to appear, and no one could guess the meaning of it.

On December 24, a vertical ad in the newspaper “La Tribuna”  finally unveiled the mistery, announcing the places where Hesperidin could be bought . The crowd rushed to all the shops and found out that it was a “bitter, prepared from orange peels.”

It was recorded as the 1st brand in Argentina because its creator, Melville Bagley, prompted the creation of the National Register of Patents. Quickly, this drink became very popular in all bars and cafes throughout the country.

This is the story of Hesperidin, an historic Argentine aperitif, with which several drink have been designed.

Name the drink

At Home Hotel we are renewing the Bar menu. Our new Head barwoman, Melina Pelzmajer has created exclusive drinks for the new Home Bar menu.

We named all the new drinks, but we have one that still is a no name: can you help us to find one?  These are the ingredients:

  • Rum
  • Hesperidin
  • Jalapeño
  • Berries
  • Orange juice
  • Tonic Water

How would you name this drink?

Write your suggestion on our Facebook wall . The name with more votes will be the winner. You have time until November 23rd.
The prize: a Home massage for 2 in our Home Spa, followed by 2 of this drinks and tapas at the bar.

Send us your suggestion!

Casa Felix at Home!

On Tuesday November 8th Home Hotel, Diego Felix and Ave winemakers will host Casa Felix for one very special night.  Chef Diego Felix will cook for Home Hotel guests and good friends in what promises to be a very special gourmet evening.

Here’s more information about this one off event: menu casa felix at Home

Booking in advanced is essencial as there are only 20 places available and they are sure to go fast!
For booking please contact Home Hotel: asistente@homebuenosaires.com.

A walking wine tour

Time Out Buenos Aires came up with this brilliant idea: A walking wine tour.
For 2 hours, a sommelier will walk you around some of the loveliest streets of Palermo, dropping into various restaurants to try a selection of Argentinean wines (red, white & sparkling wines).

Tours take place on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 3.30pm, from October 11th. The restaurants to be visited are: Don Julio, Prodeo Lounge, Freud & Fahler, Mott.

The cost is USD 45 per person (cash only). And of course, reservations in advance are needed.

Contact details:
E-mail: winetour@timeoutba.com
Web: www.winetourtimeoutba.com.ar
Phone: 4831 1539/ 4831 7773
Mobile: 15 3256 3554