Tag Archives: recoleta

Kid’s Night at Chef Max’s Supper Club

Posted on September 22, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

I love the concept of a closed door restaurant. I’m a fan of dinner parties in general. The closed door restaurant takes the treat of a memorable meal, the company of a superb party and creates a sense of community … Continue reading →

Posted in Comida y la Vida, My Life | Tagged Buenos Aires Dining, buenos aires restaurant recommendation, chef max, closed door restaurant, recoleta, restaurant review | 4 Comments

Arkakaó – A Recoleta Treasure

Posted on August 23, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

Arkakao is a charming treasure to be found in the loveliest neighborhood of Recoleta. I know Palermo is all the rage, and most people want to live there, but I don’t think any part of Buenos Aires can compare to … Continue reading →

Posted in Comida y la Vida | Tagged buenos aires restaurant recommendation, ice cream, recoleta, restaurant review | 3 Comments

Argentines at the Gym

Posted on July 26, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

I have yet to meet an Argentine that doesn’t work out. Here are some Argentine youtube videos, which are fitness parodies that to me are very evocative of the Argentine gym experience, for your amusement: If you’re looking to get … Continue reading →

Posted in Buenos Aires Culture, That's weird | Tagged buenos aires working out, fitness, funny, gym, gym recomendation, palermo, recoleta, san telmo, youtube | 3 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

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

Princess Tea at the Alvear Palace Hotel

Posted on May 26, 2011 by MyBeautifulAir

Princess Andrea and Princess Vina took high tea together at the Alvear Palace Hotel in Recoleta. I’ve always been one for stuffy hotels and the Alvear Palace is impossible to beat. I love the way my heels clack when walking … Continue reading →

Posted in Comida y la Vida, My Life | Tagged Andrea, fancy, hotel, princess, recoleta, restaurant review, tea | 3 Comments

Mate in the Park

Posted on August 9, 2010 by MyBeautifulAir

Sunny Saturdays and Sundays are best spent perusing the Recoleta Fair, appreciating all of the hand crafted arts and crafts, and taking a mate on the grass. So for Clare’s last weekend, that is exactly what we did.

Posted in My Life | Tagged Buenos Aires, friends, mate, recoleta | 2 Comments

La Recoleta Cemetery

Posted on August 2, 2010 by MyBeautifulAir

Possibly the most amazing sight in the city is Recoleta Cemetery, the finally resting place of many a famous Porteño, most notably Eva Peron. (Although urban-legend has it that her body has been secretly removed.) Very different from our plot-like American … Continue reading →