A majority of restaurants you go to follow the same format – you sit down by yourself or with your partner or whomever you may be with, eat and then leave. This is the tried and tested formula that has remained pretty much unchanged forever, which is fantastic if you like the person your dining … Continue reading
Traditional Argentine Food #2 – Salsa Criolla
Salsa Criolla is essentially the South American version of the salsa, with heavy emphasis on onions! Its very commonly seen in Argentina as a dip or accompaniment in almost every parilla in Buenos Aires. It goes well with bread, steak, seafood and chicken but you can eat it with pretty much everything you would a … Continue reading
ArgenThai Night!
Those of you that follow our facebook page will know that we plan on running various themed nights in our downstairs restaurant, we have currently run trial nights with Peruvian food and Mexican but last week, it was time to run a trial of our highly anticipated Thai night! Being half Thai, and having a … Continue reading
Interview: A meeting with Juan, our head Barman
Our latest team member, Juan, has given us some time to talk about his amazing cocktails, how he comes up with ideas, his role at The Argentine Experience and what the future holds! So lets start with who you are! My name is Juan, I’m from Quito in Ecuador and I have been in Buenos … Continue reading
Singing barmen & music on public transport: appreciating the small things in life
Amidst the craziness of big city life, it is all too easy to miss or forget about the small things, which are often what make a place special. Here are just a few of quirky characteristics that for me define Buenos Aires. Singing barmen This is about knowing where to go and it is guaranteed … Continue reading
Boring my co-workers to tears at the Buenos Aires Natural History Museum
Most boys aged around 8-10 go through a dinosaur phase, I know I certainly did. There is something about these huge prehistoric creatures that captures the imagination of a child, and it seems that only an 8 year old is able to actually pronounce their names. I think most adults grow out of this obsession … Continue reading
Picture perfect with Foto Ruta
Photography.. you just point your camera and click the button right? How hard can it be? This was the main thought running through my mind when I ventured down to Recoleta to join in Foto Ruta’s photography class and tour. If you look through my personal photo collection one thing becomes very obvious – I’m … Continue reading
Update on downstairs: Chingona margaritas & Mexican cuisine!
On Friday night we opened the doors of El Mate Cafe restaurant and bar for the very first time for a trial night of mouthwatering Mexican food. The menu for the evening: homemade nachos with authentic dips, fajitas with smokin’ HOT chilli sauce, quesadillas, and tacos filled with beans, guacamole and slices of tender fillet … Continue reading
Guest post by graffitimundo – The Urban Art Scene in Buenos Aires
Graffitimundo are a Buenos Aires based company run street art tours in the city. The other day Richard & I from The Argentine Experience went on a tour to learn about colourful walls and diversity in the city. We were impressed by the the passion and energy of Kirsty, our guide, but most of all … Continue reading
Crossing the Río de la Plata – Beaches in Uruguay!
Having arrived in Buenos Aires on a working holiday scheme and then finding a company prepared to sponsor me with a work visa, I am not so familiar with the 3-monthly migration to Colonia del Sacramento in Uruguay that many foreigners settled here in Buenos Aires on a long-term basis make. I can only imagine … Continue reading
Good times & Argentines 