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How would you like your Argentine steak?

It’s definitely not a secret that Argentine beef is famous for being the best in the world because all the cows here are still grass fed, living happily free-ranged in the campo (countryside/field). I am pretty sure that the high quality of the beef has everything to do with how Argentines eat their steak, and [...]

My Top 5 Moments in Buenos Aires

Some background: before moving to Buenos Aires in June 2010, I had lived in NY my entire life. I grew up on the east end of Long Island, went to university in the Bronx and most recently lived in Queens for the past 8 or so years. I received my masters degree in [...]

La Cuenta Por Favor

What are the quirks of paying the bill in Argentina? Let me start with a story… Myself and my Argentine friend Diego arrived at a parrilla (bbq) of a friend. However, upon arrival it turns out that as of yet no meat had been bought, so it ended up transpiring that the lucky guys who [...]

Top 5 Argentine Food Staples

1. Medialunas: A versatile food that can be an entire breakfast meal, an afternoon snack, a complement to your coffee, and something to grab along the way to class, these delicious pastries are an Argentine staple. Soon enough, eating a medialuna seems less like indulging in a half-croissant (and the calories that come with it) [...]

Our beef is in danger

Every economically cheap item has its dark side and always comes with a price. It is now the turn for the famously delicious, super affordable, assumed-to-be always abundant Argentine beef which has to face its looming gran problem. Our beef eating culture which is as important as our football love is at stake.

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