Total Miles Traveled: 7,581
Hola Buenos Aires. We’re staying in the Palermo Viejo barrio for a few days before heading to el Calafate in southern Patagonia. The area reminds us of a mixture of New York SoHo chic, with its designer clothing stores and cool cafes, and a bit of grit and indie from the East Village. And having followed fashion in my last job, it looks a lot like L.A., though maybe a season ago (can’t believe I am actually able to comment on that… thanks beso)? Haven’t spotted any hipsters yet, but it’s only day 1!
What I’m more excited about is the food. Folks, I think we’ve found meat heaven. Palermo is known for its restaurants and bars and we’ve been advised to go to parillas like la Cabrera for dishes like lomo a la pimienta (tenderloin with peppers) and the bife de chorizo (like a NY strip, called a rump steak). Yum. Can’t wait to see how it compares to what we’ve had in the States. Even more exciting though is that there appears to be a wide variety of restaurants beyond parillas, so it’s not all about beef here.
Finally, the weather right now is about 80 degrees F with 80% humidity. For those New Yorkers following along, it feels like New York in late summer – sticky but tolerable, and hoping that the next rain cloud brings a breeze and a bit of relief…
-TC