Food & Drink Argentine restaurants shine brightly with the announcement of its first-ever MICHELIN Stars! - (Michelin Guide)

[Portenha]

Everyone. As much as I enjoy a good discussion. Can we keep this thread topic on food. If someone wants to start a discussion of Che Guevara on the General Board they can. But please let's keep the topic of this thread on Buenos Aires's great restaurants. Thanks!

Yes, I agree on keeping the topics clean! Very important. And @Che Vos , @Avocado, we could chat about jealous Argentine boyfriends in the Women's forum anytime! See you around!

 

[VINO]

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Yes, I agree on keeping the topics clean! Very important. And @Che Vos , @Avocado, we could chat about jealous Argentine boyfriends in the Women's forum anytime! See you around!

On topic: If anyone wants to post some of their favorite new wines, I'm always on the look out for favorite wines.

Off topic: If @earlyretirement wants to treat me to expensive and delicious sushi at Osaka, wants to make my boyfriend jealous and talk on the phone with me, send me a DM and I will send you my WhatsApp! This is the most fun I have had reading a forum in a long time! Thank you @Portenha and @Che Vos and @Avocado !

 

[Che Vos]

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On topic: If anyone wants to post some of their favorite new wines, I'm always on the look out for favorite wines.

Off topic: If @earlyretirement wants to treat me to expensive and delicious sushi at Osaka, wants to make my boyfriend jealous and talk on the phone with me, send me a DM and I will send you my WhatsApp! This is the most fun I have had reading a forum in a long time! Thank you @Portenha and @Che Vos and @Avocado !

I never thought I'd dream about food but I have been going on the Review section of https://maps.app.goo.gl/ViyZPJUppvkcGYd68 and I swear I never in my life fantasized about food before. But now I know what people mean when they say food porn! I'm dreaming of what I will eat.

Last night I was looking online after my boyfriend came home from a busy day working. I quickly closed my laptop as if I was watching porn! I'm so ashamed of myself. YOU all did this to me. Ha.

 

[Jeb Spencer]

Thank you for this fantastic list of restaurants that are made Michelin in Buenos Aires. I am planning a trip to Mendoza as well so I will make reservations at some of these places. I'm going to celebrate my birthday in Buenos Aires next month. This is an amazing forum. I love the search function which is lacking on many travel websites. This looks like a relatively new website but I can't wait to read more posts. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Canada Goose]

Hello everyone!! This is my first post ever here at ExpatsBA. I'm so happy to see it's now a reality! Buenos Aires for sure needed such a beautiful, relevant, active forum where locals & the expat community could come together and benefit from one another. Brilliant idea!

I was lucky enough to come across @earlyretirement on X a couple of months ago, and just like @Cupid's Daughter I was actually awarded one of his amazing prizes! In my case, it as a completely FREE stay in a beautiful Recoleta apartment (see below). They offered me a full week there, but since I already live in BA I chose to take just a night off with my partner (no kids!) and celebrate our 15th anniversary. It was really close to the restaurant & bars where we had been planning to spend the night, so everything was incredibly magical and convenient.

The thing is, at first my friends couldn't believe this was for real. No one can imagine that such generosity exists in the world. But yes, I'm a proof of that and - more than just a free stay - I feel that I earned a life lesson. Thanks again, @earlyretirement and crew!! And @Che Vos, hope you enjoy your special night out!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1706087685968814190

Wow! I LOVE this rental. I walked by this area the other day. I went on the Airbnb and I see it's not available it shows for the foreseeable future. When did you stay? Maybe the website calendar is not accurate? I'd like to book this.

 

[Canada Goose]

I never thought I'd dream about food but I have been going on the Review section of https://maps.app.goo.gl/ViyZPJUppvkcGYd68 and I swear I never in my life fantasized about food before. But now I know what people mean when they say food porn! I'm dreaming of what I will eat.

Last night I was looking online after my boyfriend came home from a busy day working. I quickly closed my laptop as if I was watching porn! I'm so ashamed of myself. YOU all did this to me. Ha.

Food porn is a real thing! How nice to go from resenting good food to soon enjoying it. Let me know how things turn out with your boyfriend. If he won't go with you, I'd gladly go in his place! I have to warn you, I'm not a Che fan but you can convince me otherwise while we are eating amazing sushi!

 

[Portenha]

Wow! I LOVE this rental. I walked by this area the other day. I went on the Airbnb and I see it's not available it shows for the foreseeable future. When did you stay? Maybe the website calendar is not accurate? I'd like to book this.

We stayed in this lovely apartment in September, but a few days after that @earlyretirement received an offer for a 2-year rental from someone who I guess was also willing to pre-pay one year in advance! That’s why it’s currently unavailable.

 

[Canada Goose]

We stayed in this lovely apartment in September, but a few days after that @earlyretirement received an offer for a 2-year rental from someone who I guess was also willing to pre-pay one year in advance! That’s why it’s currently unavailable.

Oh wow! That was probably smart booking something for 2 years if you know you will be in Buenos Aires long term. I am looking to possibly move down here. I need to go back home to Canada in a few weeks but I can work remote and I can't find any downside to working remote from Buenos Aires. The time change isn't too big for me, internet is very fast and dependable and it's CHEAP here. A fraction of the cost of back home.

I have met a girl too. So there is that too. Ha. (It's always about the girl...... ).

I am seeing how flaky owners are. I have inquired about long term rentals but it seems like owners are flaky and making too much with Airbnb and short-term. The long term options I'm seeing either have horrible furniture or NO furniture. And the nice ones I have found in Recoleta or Palermo are very expensive on Airbnb!

 

[Uncle Wong]

I LOVE this thread! I came on it to see the Michelin restaurants but the content of the thread is even better! @earlyretirement I too will donate money if you want to do this sort of thing more often. I never knew a forum about food could be so much fun and funny!

 

[Spend Thrift]

Yum yum. You can't go wrong with Michelin restaurants. But most that I went to were very expensive. I can't believe how cheap food is here.

 

[Betsy Ross]

I went to El Preferido de Palermo last night and was amazing as usual!

 

[Soytoy]

Argentina’s restaurants shine brightly with the announcement of its first-ever MICHELIN Stars! - (Michelin Guide)​

Discover the selection of restaurants in the new MICHELIN Guide Buenos Aires & Mendoza 2024, which includes 1 Two MICHELIN Star and 6 One MICHELIN Star establishments, as well as 7 Bib Gourmands and 7 Green Stars.


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The world of gastronomy is in celebratory mode as it welcomes The MICHELIN Guide to Argentina, revealing the best places to eat in Buenos Aires and Mendoza.
The selection is curated by our inspectors, who were overwhelmed by the hospitality they received in Argentina, and the breadth and depth of the cooking they experienced. The Guide showcases a total of 71 establishments (52 in Buenos Aires and 19 in Mendoza), where diners will quickly appreciate that Argentinian cuisine offers so much more than just its famous grilled meats. There is a high level of technique across the selection, along with establishments that show great consideration for sustainability and a desire to champion the plethora of ingredients grown or produced around the country.

The magnificent city of Buenos Aires is dazzling from every perspective, demonstrating high levels of culinary expertise, whether you’re eating in a small bistro or a highly exclusive restaurant. Mendoza, less well-known than the capital, proves to also be an undoubted attraction in its own right. Here, the culture and heritage of food and wine go hand in hand, impressing every visitor with impressive wine bodegas that are often home to restaurants of the highest standard.
We view Argentina as a destination with myriad culinary possibilities and we are certain that you will be truly captivated by your visit to the country.

The 2024 MICHELIN Guide Buenos Aires & Mendoza counts:​

- 1 Two MICHELIN Star restaurant (Buenos Aires)
- 6 One MICHELIN Star restaurants (2 in Buenos Aires and 4 in Mendoza)
- 7 MICHELIN Green Star restaurants (4 in Buenos Aires and 3 in Mendoza)
- 7 Bib Gourmand restaurants (all in Buenos Aires)
- 57 restaurants also recommended for the quality of their cuisine (42 in Buenos Aires and 15 in Mendoza)
Let’s take a closer look at the awarded establishments!

1 Two MICHELIN Star restaurant​

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Aramburu, Buenos Aires
Everyone is talking about this restaurant and the chef at the helm, Gonzalo Aramburu, who captivates guests’ taste buds with his imaginative, highly technical and mature cuisine that always showcases the best Argentinian seasonal ingredients. His thoroughly original cooking, which is designed to elicit an emotional response as well as delight the taste buds, is presented via a succession of courses (between 16 and 18) to be savoured in an unhurried fashion. Throughout this gastronomic journey, Aramburu’s aim is to introduce guests to the full extent and variety of Argentina’s bountiful produce and to explore its every facet, while deliberately avoiding beef – which can be found in almost every other restaurant in the country. The sheer excellence of his cooking is present in every mouthful!

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6 new restaurants awarded One MICHELIN Star​

Azafrán, Mendoza
Chef Sebastián Weigandt showcases authentic Mendoza cooking, with a focus on ingredients from across the region and his close relationship with trusted small-scale local producers. He strongly believes that the extraordinary ingredients from this area can be enjoyed in different ways and, based around this idea, his daily aim is to delight his guests’ taste buds.


Brindillas, Mendoza
If you’re keen to experience a tasting menu that showcases the local area, look no further! Here, Chef Mariano Gallego has created a space that will definitely meet and even exceed your expectations, in terms of both the cuisine and the service on offer. His modern cooking, featuring a heavy dose of imagination as well as a nod to international recipes, is centred around the best local ingredients.


Casa Vigil, Mendoza
Almost everyone is familiar with oenologist Alejandro Vigil, known more widely as ‘the Messi of Wine’, but not everybody is aware that his bodega is home to a restaurant surrounded by vineyards that takes its inspiration from Dante’s The Divine Comedy. At Casa Vigil, Chef Iván Azar demonstrates his commitment to the Mendoza region, expertly showcasing the area’s authentic flavours.

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Don Julio's grill during the tomato festival © Agustino Mercado/Don Julio

Don Julio, Buenos Aires
Much more than just a restaurant, Don Julio has developed into an institution for grilled meat. In Argentina, cooking on the ‘parrilla’ has acquired a cultural status that is now branded into the DNA of its people, hence the constant flow of gastronomes to this restaurant that has mastered the art. Under the auspices of Chef Guido Tassi, Don Julio focuses on the best ingredients, strong technique and even the type of charcoal it uses… all of which combine to honour this culinary technique with superb execution.

Trescha, Buenos Aires
Having trained in legendary MICHELIN-Starred restaurants in various countries around Europe, Chef Tomás Treschanski is the perfect example of someone who has returned to his homeland to showcase everything he has learnt on his travels, but with the imprint of his own personality stamped firmly on it. Exclusivity is the buzzword here, evidenced in both the ingredients he uses and the service he offers, combined with perfect control of myriad techniques that will wow diners. The tasting menu is presented in stages or ‘moments’, and changes every three months.


Zonda Cocina de Paisaje, Mendoza
This restaurant, located inside the Lagarde winery, encapsulates the true essence of Mendoza, along with the authentic character of this land situated at the foot of the Andean cordillera. In the kitchen, under the watchful eye of Chef Augusto García, the chefs’ strong bond with the region of Cuyo and its people is clearly evident; menus feature haute cuisine embedded in traditional roots and a constant commitment to local, sustainably produced ingredients.

7 MICHELIN Green Stars​

An integral aspect of The MICHELIN Guide since 2020, Green Stars are much more than a simple distinction; they recognise the endeavours of those restaurants which incorporate sustainable practices into their daily work. These establishments demonstrate an ethical commitment to their surroundings, employing every effort to ensure that the ingredients they work with - many from their own organic gardens - reach customers with the smallest possible carbon footprint and maximum traceability. In turn, this enhances guests’ knowledge about small-scale local producers who do their utmost to offer the best possible ingredients. Our inspectors were impressed by numerous sustainable initiatives (energy self-sufficiency, respect for seasonality, waste management, contribution to the local economy, championing of locally sourced ingredients, biodiversity), but what pleased them most was how these initiatives translated into what was served on every plate, showing that all of us can contribute in our own way and work together to ensure a better world.
The selection of restaurants chosen by our inspectors features seven establishments which are worthy recipients of this award, with four located in Buenos Aires and three in Mendoza.


Anchoíta, Buenos Aires
Casa Vigil, Mendoza
Crizia, Buenos Aires
Don Julio, Buenos Aires
El Preferido de Palermo, Buenos Aires
Riccitelli Bistró, Mendoza
Zonda Cocina de Paisaje, Mendoza

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Loin, demi-glace, romanesco, purple cauliflower, potatoes, rocket pesto and smoked paprika © Ipage/Casa Vigil

7 Bib Gourmand restaurants offering great value for money​

The Bib Gourmand, a distinction that is one of the most popular awards with our readers, was first introduced to The MICHELIN Guide in 1997 to recognise those establishments offering good quality, good value cooking. It is often mentioned that these are some of our inspectors’ favourite restaurants, as they offer straightforward, recognisable cuisine that is still full of personality. In Argentina, they have found plenty of restaurants worthy of this distinction. A visit to any of these seven restaurants won’t leave you disappointed.


Anafe, Buenos Aires
Bis Bistró, Buenos Aires
Caseros, Buenos Aires
La Alacena Trattoria, Buenos Aires
Mengano, Buenos Aires
Reliquia, Buenos Aires
República del Fuego, Buenos Aires


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Vegetable lasagne with tuco-pesto © Mengano

57 other restaurants, of differing styles, are also recommended by The MICHELIN Guide​

In addition to those restaurants awarded a legendary Star or Bib Gourmand distinction, The MICHELIN Guide Buenos Aires & Mendoza 2024 features a further 57 restaurants that merit inclusion for the quality of their cuisine. Of these, 42 are located in Buenos Aires and a further 15 in Mendoza.

As expected, many of these restaurants are centred around traditional and local cuisine, with a special focus on meat and the popular ‘parrilla’, such as at Benedetta, Duhau Restaurant & Vinoteca, El Preferido de Palermo and La Carniceria in Buenos Aires and Abrasado, Fogón Cocina de Viñedo, Quimera Bistró and Renacer in Mendoza.

Alternatively, if you’re looking for international cuisine and restaurants that take your taste buds on a journey of discovery, you’ll find an impressive selection in Buenos Aires that showcase the best of Mediterranean (Basa), Japanese (Buri Omakase, Kōnā, Uni Omakase), Israeli (Mishiguene), Korean (Na Num), Italian (La Alacena Trattoria, Raggio Osteria, Sottovoce) and even Scandinavian (Sál) flavours.


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Smoked lentil pâté, red onion gherkins, pumpkin and sriracha crisps © Palacio Duhau-Park Hyatt Buenos Aires/Gioia Cocina Botánica

The MICHELIN Guide presents its Special Awards for Young Chef and Sommelier​

In line with other countries, The MICHELIN Guide is also keen to recognise Argentina’s most talented professionals, hence its two Special Awards.

• MICHELIN Young Chef Award 2024 - Tomás Treschanski (Trescha, Buenos Aires)​

This award recognises the work of Chef Tomás Treschanski, who, at just 25 years of age, is delighting the taste buds of his guests in the kitchens of Trescha. Trained at the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu in London and in restaurants of global standing such as Azurmendi in Spain, Frantzén in Sweden and the erstwhile 108 in Denmark, he is a chef that views gastronomy as a true art form. After a period working abroad, he returned to his homeland due to the pandemic, and it was then that he took the decision to open his own restaurant, incorporating all the techniques and processes learnt elsewhere but adding his own unique personality in a constant quest for individuality – he displays fun interaction with his other chefs too.

• MICHELIN Sommelier Award 2024 – Martín Bruno (Don Julio, Buenos Aires)​

Martín Bruno, who is in charge of the wine cellar at Don Julio, receives the Sommelier award in recognition of his hard work over the years, which has deservedly elevated him to his status as one of the most influential wine experts on the entire South American continent. His selection of wines and his level of service are quite simply spectacular, showcasing highly renowned wines from across Argentina and original labels from small, almost unheard-of vineyards. Don Julio’s superb cuisine reaches another level through his pairings, which focus on diversity to bring added appeal to the tasting menu, and which are presented with great passion and enthusiasm. In the words of Martín Bruno himself: “A good sommelier is one who listens and who makes wine more accessible to people.”
The full list of restaurants and detailed information about them, including all those in Buenos Aires and Mendoza, can be viewed on the MICHELIN Guide website and app (available on iOS and Android).

This list of restaurants is complemented by The MICHELIN Guide hotel selection, which showcases the most original and trend-setting places to stay in Argentina and across the globe. Every hotel in The MICHELIN Guide is selected for its unique style, service and personality (with options for every budget), and can be booked directly on the MICHELIN Guide’s website and app. The MICHELIN Guide is a respected reference point in the world of gastronomy. Today, it is setting new standards of quality in the hotel sector as well.



Source: https://guide.michelin.com/us/en/ar...announcement-of-its-first-ever-michelin-stars

This is a splendid list. Brindillas is a wonderful spot. I used to come here with my ex-partner and it was one of his favorite spots. I can't bring myself to go back here as he broke up with me after our last dinner there.

Alas life goes on. I do highly recommend it. They have excellent vinos there!

 

[Che Vos]

Thanks to everyone. I agree everything is relative in life. A fortune to one person is nothing to another. I believe in life, if you can help people out then you should. I've been doing it privately all of my life. It's only now that I'm writing my autobiography (www.3yearstolive.com) that I'm sharing more about my life and now that Netflix wants to do a Series I figure many stories will come out anyway.


Throughout my life I have helped those that are less fortunate. After I first got to Argentina after the corralito, I helped many locals. Maybe now that I'm doing my book, some of them will want to share their experiences. I set up Paypal accounts after the corralito where I helped locals and gave them a card and monthly stipend. I paid tuition for some people's kids. I think in life you have to help people out whenever/however you can.

I think that's a great idea about the subscription on X but I'm very busy. I think people don't need someone else to enable generosity but I'm happy to use my website for good and I appreciate everyone offering to donate to a good cause. I'm going to put my thinking cap on how we can best use our community for good in Argentina.

StatusNomadicus, like you, I also don't have the same philosophy politically than Che Vos. In fact, far on the other side. But I can respect others have different opinions on life, politics and anything else. I believe the world would be a very very boring place if we all liked the same things and thought the same things.

Che Vos - thanks for sharing your honest opinions. You are free to use the funds for what you want. However, I really would love you to experience Osaka at least once in your life. My office already sent you the funds so it should be in your account. Here is the confirmation below. Please let me know if that doesn't cover dinner. I just went the other night with 4 people and we ate a LOT. But just send me the receipt and I will pay the difference plus tip.

I'm proud of the community that we are already creating here on my website. Thanks everyone for making this a great community!

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A HUGE thanks to @earlyretirement and it wasn't clear to me if anyone else contributed to my birthday and my boyfriend's birthday celebration at Osaka. I went this weekend and I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart! I never imaged such a beautiful birthday. It still feel like this a dream to me. My boyfriend was also very happy. We never dream we will go to spend 200,000 pesos on my dinner.

Thanks to all of you for making my birthday so special. Now I want Osaka again! Ha. Ha. Happy New year to all.

 

[Avocado]

A HUGE thanks to @earlyretirement and it wasn't clear to me if anyone else contributed to my birthday and my boyfriend's birthday celebration at Osaka. I went this weekend and I want to thank you all from the bottom of my heart! I never imaged such a beautiful birthday. It still feel like this a dream to me. My boyfriend was also very happy. We never dream we will go to spend 200,000 pesos on my dinner.

Thanks to all of you for making my birthday so special. Now I want Osaka again! Ha. Ha. Happy New year to all.

How wonderful that you ended up going. I didn't know if you would take the money and use it for something else. Good on you for taking your boyfriend for his birthday. Happy birthday.

 

[fetch rover]

I had not realized that several of the restaurants my family dined at were Michelin restaurants! That explains why they were more expensive. In light of finding this out I would say that they were affordable compared to other Michelin restaurants we have dined at around the world.

 

[Larry]

I had not realized that several of the restaurants my family dined at were Michelin restaurants! That explains why they were more expensive. In light of finding this out I would say that they were affordable compared to other Michelin restaurants we have dined at around the world.

I am glad you enjoyed your meals however it should go without saying these places have drastically raised their prices recently. The inflation in some of these restaurants is crazy making them on par with US and European restaurants. Don Julio and El Preferido were not too expensive before but now they have $100 USD steaks. A simple meal at El Preferido is very expensive now.

@fetch rover what was the most expensive restaurant you went to? Do you agree they were on par with USA pricing? I recall a post where you mentioned you did not find the restaurants inexpensive.

 

[fetch rover]

I am glad you enjoyed your meals however it should go without saying these places have drastically raised their prices recently. The inflation in some of these restaurants is crazy making them on par with US and European restaurants. Don Julio and El Preferido were not too expensive before but now they have $100 USD steaks. A simple meal at El Preferido is very expensive now.

@fetch rover what was the most expensive restaurant you went to? Do you agree they were on par with USA pricing? I recall a post where you mentioned you did not find the restaurants inexpensive.

Yes it is true that I was expecting meals to be more inexpensive as my husband has been raving for months how affordable Buenos Aires was. I was expecting something different based on how poor I read the economy is.

We had several expensive meals but I believe the most expensive meal we had was at Aramburu which is listed on this thread.

Aramburu Restaurante

Aramburu Restaurante Buenos Aires

www.arambururesto.com.ar

We dined for 4 hours and we had the tasting menu. We went with 2 of my husband's work colleagues and the two of us and our 2 children. My husband paid for the bill. The tasting menu was very good but my kids did not like it. They were good sports about trying it. All the adults got the wine pairing. The meal was 200,000 pesos for each person. Plus the wine pairing was an additional 80,000 pesos per person. With tip we spent about $1,800 USD for that meal. That was our most expensive meal of the trip.

They offered a 10% discount if we paid with cash but we just laughed and joked it would take a wheelbarrow to carry around all those pesos but then we saw the couple next to us paying in USD cash. We asked our waiter and the waiter told us that you still get the 10% discount and if you pay with USD you will get the MEP rate. We just paid with our credit card.

However, Don Julio was also very expensive. We also went to Osaka which was very good and probably would rank up there near this bill and we also spend many hours there. We went to the location in Puerto Madero which was very nice but prices did seem on par with USA good quality high end sushi restaurants.

 

[Avocado]

Yes it is true that I was expecting meals to be more inexpensive as my husband has been raving for months how affordable Buenos Aires was. I was expecting something different based on how poor I read the economy is.

We had several expensive meals but I believe the most expensive meal we had was at Aramburu which is listed on this thread.

Aramburu Restaurante

Aramburu Restaurante Buenos Aires

www.arambururesto.com.ar

We dined for 4 hours and we had the tasting menu. We went with 2 of my husband's work colleagues and the two of us and our 2 children. My husband paid for the bill. The tasting menu was very good but my kids did not like it. They were good sports about trying it. All the adults got the wine pairing. The meal was 200,000 pesos for each person. Plus the wine pairing was an additional 80,000 pesos per person. With tip we spent about $1,800 USD for that meal. That was our most expensive meal of the trip.

They offered a 10% discount if we paid with cash but we just laughed and joked it would take a wheelbarrow to carry around all those pesos but then we saw the couple next to us paying in USD cash. We asked our waiter and the waiter told us that you still get the 10% discount and if you pay with USD you will get the MEP rate. We just paid with our credit card.

However, Don Julio was also very expensive. We also went to Osaka which was very good and probably would rank up there near this bill and we also spend many hours there. We went to the location in Puerto Madero which was very nice but prices did seem on par with USA good quality high end sushi restaurants.

Oh my Lord. This is almost an obscene amount of money to spend on a dinner in Argentina. I am glad you can afford it. I imagine it is all just foreigners and tourists that are going there. I can't imagine spending 280,000 pesos per person for a dinner. Do restaurants have to pay to be listed in these Michelin guides? It seems suspicious that El Preferido de Palermo is now listed in the guidebook after Don Julio purchased them. And now they both are listed there.

I agree with Larry that many of these places formally were affordable but not any more.

 

[Vince]

Oh my Lord. This is almost an obscene amount of money to spend on a dinner in Argentina. I am glad you can afford it. I imagine it is all just foreigners and tourists that are going there. I can't imagine spending 280,000 pesos per person for a dinner. Do restaurants have to pay to be listed in these Michelin guides? It seems suspicious that El Preferido de Palermo is now listed in the guidebook after Don Julio purchased them. And now they both are listed there.

I agree with Larry that many of these places formally were affordable but not any more.

@Avocado it is not just tourists and foreigners going to these high end restaurants. My wife's family has many friends and they are far wealthier than even my family in the US. And their friends are also wealthy. People forget that there is tremendous wealth in Argentina. Look at all the reports and estimates for how much cash is held by Argentines and it will blow your mind. It's the highest in the world.

Plenty of locals are going to Aramburu too.

 

[Vero]

@Avocado it is not just tourists and foreigners going to these high end restaurants. My wife's family has many friends and they are far wealthier than even my family in the US. And their friends are also wealthy. People forget that there is tremendous wealth in Argentina. Look at all the reports and estimates for how much cash is held by Argentines and it will blow your mind. It's the highest in the world.

Plenty of locals are going to Aramburu too.

This is true. I agree with Vince. We know many Argentines that have more money than our friends back in the USA. I have been to this restaurant for my anniversary and the night I was there, there were many locals including this popular Tik Tok food blogger. I agreed with him it was good but was not worth 280,000 for the meal. Portions were tiny even though there were many courses.

https://www.tiktok.com/video/7322989334964047110