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New kids on the block (of Palermo)

Posted on January 16, 2012 | Leave a comment

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

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New Year’s celebrations @ Buenos Aires

Posted on December 27, 2011 | Leave a comment

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

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Did you know?

Posted on November 17, 2011 | Leave a comment

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.

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Name the drink

Posted on November 16, 2011 | Leave a comment

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!

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Casa Felix at Home!

Posted on November 3, 2011 | Leave a comment

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.

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A walking wine tour

Posted on October 25, 2011 | Leave a comment

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

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Get inspired!

Posted on August 31, 2011 | 1 Comment

Lonely Planet, one of the largest publishers of travel guidebooks, released the 2011 Top 10 cities for artistic inspiration list and…guess what? Buenos Aires made the 3rd place! .

Cafe Las Violetas (Almagro)

In Buenos Aires, Lonely Planet points out “the elegant cafes where the city’s best writers hung (and still hang) out”. One of the mentioned places is the Cafe Tortoni. In the first half of the xx century, writers Jorge Luis Borges, Roberto Arlt, Alfonsina Storni, Spanish Ortega y Gasset used to visit this café on Avenida de Mayo.

Bar o Bar (Retiro)

In the nearby café London (Avenida de Mayo and Peru), it is said Julio Cortázar wrote his first novel, Los premios. In the Recoleta neighborhood, everyone knows that the favorite bar of Adolfo Bioy Casares was La Biela.

Want to get inspired? Here are some of the notable bars of BA we like:

Las Violetas
Av. Rivadavia 3899, Almagro
www.lasvioletas.com

La Puerto Rico
Adolfo Alsina 416, Monserrat
www.lapuertoricocafe.com.ar

El Preferido de Palermo
Jorge Luis Borges 2108, Palermo

Clasica y Moderna
Av. Callao 892, Recoleta
www.clasicaymoderna.com

Cafe el Banderin
Guardia Vieja 3601, Almagro
www.elbanderin.com.ar

Bar o Bar
Tres Sargentos 415, Retiro
www.barbarobar.com.ar

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Speakeasies: bars behind closed doors

Posted on July 8, 2011 | Leave a comment

Speakeasies were numerous and popular during the Prohibition years. Some of them were operated by people who were part of organized crime. Although police and agents of the Bureau of Prohibition would often raid them and arrest their owners and patrons, they were so profitable that they continued to flourish.

All great cities have their secrets bars. Even Buenos Aires already has four exponents.

Our favorite one in Buenos Aires is Frank’s. It is the last appearance in the list of locals speakeasies. And the first one directly inspired by the bars of New York.

Not only they emulate the ancient aesthetics (with sofas and low tables, chairs and much upholstery style), but require a password to enter. Once you get there, you’ll find a false telephone booth where a code must be set in order to open the door. Yes, it’s a secret code and no, we cannot give it to you…. not even the address.

But if you talk to the security person or to other people coming, if you dress with a certain elegance, surely you’re going to get it.

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Have you ever heard of Torrontes?

Posted on February 10, 2011 | Leave a comment

When we speak of Argentina wines, the first thing that comes to our minds is Malbec. But, have you ever heard of Torrontes?

The grape is grown almost exclusively in Argentina. In Spain there is also a grape called Torrontes, but apparently the two grapes are unrelated.
The best Torrontes is highly aromatic, lush floral and citrus with a rich touch.
Three Torrontés varieties exist in Argentina: Torrontés Riojano, the most common, Torrontés Sanjuanino, and Torrontés Mendocino. It is primarily Torrontés Riojano that has received attention for the quality of its wines, and is the variety used for most high-class Argentine wines simply labelled Torrontés.

Today it is fashionable and glamorous to drink a Torrontes. What happened? The most floral of local varieties changed and became one of the most aromatic and colorful wines of the market.

Next time you come to our Home Bar, why not give it a try? It’s an excellent option for the hot summer nights.

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Monotennis parties are coming back @ Home!

Posted on November 2, 2010 | Leave a comment

Starting this Friday Nov 5th,  Monotennis parties make a comeback at Home Hotel Buenos Aires, with music by Dj TomRixton (UK), Miguel Castro (Victoria Mil) and Jay Pace (UK).


Monotennis parties are held at the is Home Hotel bar, where you can enjoy a happy hour, from 7pm to 9pm. There is a variety of excellent drinks, as well as tapas, snacks and sandwiches.

If you like electronic music you can dance to the rithm the DJs play. Otherwise, you can relax in the garden, having a drink with friends and enjoying the night outdoors. Parties go on until midnight.

Why are they named Monotennis? Ask the DJ. Only he knows the answer.

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