Monthly Archives: June 2011

Ode to Ice Cream

Posted on June 26, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

Meghan, Puri and I were bored on a sunny Sunday. It was too cold to go to the parks, but sunny enough that we knew we should be outside. Nothing was on TV, but we wallowed on Meghan’s futon – … Continue reading →

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Jamie and Vivi Dine Behind Closed Doors at Casa Mun

Posted on June 20, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

A new dining trend is sweeping Buenos Aires. Closed door restaurants give patrons the chance to attend a dinner party style meal prepared in a chef’s private home. James and I tried our first closed door restaurant last Saturday at … Continue reading →

Posted in Comida y la Vida, My Life | Tagged amigos, Asian cuisine, casa mun, chef mun buenos aires, closed door restaurant, korean food buenos aires, restaurant review | 10 Comments

The Dream Itinerary

Posted on June 12, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

Spending six days in Buenos Aires? This is what I would do. Day one. Assuming it was Tuesday and assuming you’d just arrived after a grueling red eye flight, why not start your trip off right with some spa treatments … Continue reading →

Posted in Tourism | Tagged buenos aires vacation, campo, empanadas, hotel, itinerary, polo, puerto madero, recoleta, restaurant review, steak, vacation, wine tasting | 4 Comments

Chan Chan Cocina Peruana

Posted on June 11, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

Not going to Peru? You should still try Peruvian food! A refreshing, almost exotic retreat from the ‘carbs and carne’ dominated Argentine cuisine; Chan Chan is a great place to get a taste of delicious Peruvian cuisine. Chan Chan’s colorful … Continue reading →

Posted in Comida y la Vida | Tagged ceviche, monserrat, Peru, restaurant review | 3 Comments

Milion – Haunted Recoleta Mansion

Posted on June 10, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

Of all the bars in Buenos Aires, I have one favorite. In fact this bar is so good that I have no need for any other. It is called Bar Milion, and it is a beautiful bar and restaurant converted … Continue reading →

Posted in Comida y la Vida | Tagged bar, best bars in buenos aires, milion, recoleta | 4 Comments

Calle Florida

Posted on June 7, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

The heart of Microcentro is Calle Florida, a pedestrian street unlike any other. This ten-block street is a great place to shop, explore an artisan fair, watch a performance, and grab a bite to eat or do some business. If … Continue reading →

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Cabaña Las Lilas

Posted on June 4, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

Dre and I quickly got settled into our BA vacation schedule. Wake up at eleven, site-see until three and then tuck into a three hour long lunch. That’s when the day really got started. One rainy day I took Dre … Continue reading →

Posted in Comida y la Vida, My Life | Tagged carne, friends, lunch, puerto madero, restaurant review, steak | 4 Comments

Campo Day in San Antonio Del Areco

Posted on June 2, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

Some days are unforgettable. Dre and I had one of those days. We were fortunate enough to be invited for a visit to the country by some friends. We drove out of the city, to nearby country town San Antonio … Continue reading →