In 1907, that famous aviator -who was also a regular here- crossed the Río de la Plata in “The Pamper”, a hot air balloon that he had brought from France. A year later, in 1908, Newbery told the owner of the bowling alley: “Why don’t you change its name and put it El Globo or El Pampero?.
Thus it was renamed as the place that, to this day, has plaques, photos and pictures that honor this pioneer of Argentine aviation. Another fact: in addition to the legendary stew, you can eat excellent fish, rice and seafood. It is located in Hipólito Yrigoyen 1199, Montserrat. AND open every day from 12 to 16 and from 20 to 0:30.
the violets
Las Violetas, opened in 1884, was built by its original owners with no expense spared: fine boiserie, magnificent stained glass, Italian marble and furniture brought from Paris. The Argentine poet Alfonsina Storni She was a regular customer, because she was also a resident of the Almagro neighborhood. Her salons were also known for Roberto Arlt and Irineo Leguisamo.
Despite its closure in 1998, the City Legislature declared it historical protection area and was reopened in 2001, preserving charm and elegance. Meanwhile, in 2017, Las Violetas was chosen as the best Buenos Aires notable coffee.
Its menu is vast and always meets a good dish: pasta, risottos, all kinds of meat or fish. But if there is something that identifies Las Violetas, it is their hearty snacks. So much so that in the evenings there is always a queue of people waiting to enter. It is located in Rivadavia Avenue 3899Almagro. It opens from Monday to Friday from 6 to 23. And from Saturday to Sunday from 6 to 1.
the little bridge
Since 1873, El Puentecito is a architectural and culinary testimony of port Buenos Aires. It was born as a grocery store -a few meters from the Riachuelo- and over time it was a drinks office and a warehouse, until it became the traditional still life which is today.
Vintage and very neighborhood, El Puentecito is a classic. Every single detail is perfectly cared for and adds to the experience: thonet chairs, tables with white tablecloths and leather coverssilver metal trays and walls covered with old photos and pennants.
The best options -according to Turismo CABA- are the artichoke omelette, Rioja-style pork ribs, Provencal-style mussels, squid rings and El Puentecito strip roast. And for dessert: homemade flan, cheese and sweet, tarantella or a good Don Pedro.
Open from Tuesday to Sunday from 12 to 16. And on Fridays and Saturdays add a second shift from 20:30 to 0:30. It is located in Luján 2101, corner Vieytes 1895Barracks.
The Impartial
Founded by Don Severino Garcia -a Spanish immigrant- in 1860, El Imparcial is believed to be the oldest restaurant in town and in his name the story is hidden: it turns out that during the Spanish Civil War, in the mid-1930s, in Buenos Aires there were supporters of both sides. If those who supported the Franco regime went to the Spanish bar, the Republicans gathered at the Iberia. In El Imparcial, on the other hand, there was a rule: no talk of politics and religion.
Located in Hipólito Yrigoyen 1201Montserrat, offers more than 150 dishes, with an extensive wine list. It’s your place if you like the Spanish stew, the Bordeaux-style snails, the Valencian paella, the Galician-style octopus, the squid rings, calamaretis, seafood casserole, fish tables or homemade pasta with a variety of ten sauces. open every day of 12 to 16 and of 20 to 00.
The Palace of La Papa Frita
Located in 1612 Corrientes AvenueSaint Nicholas, offers juicy export steer chorizo steaks and seven-rib strip roast. But his flagship dish is the soufflé fries, delicious and puffy. They assure that their secret is in the courtthe oil mixture and the frying at three different temperatures. Also highly recommended are the vegetable fritters, the Roman escalopes, the supreme Maryland style and for dessert, bread pudding or pancakes flambéed with rum.
Some of the personalities who sat down to try them are Arturo Frondizi, Arturo Umberto Illia, Celia Cruz, Ástor Piazzola, Luis Aguilé and Julio Iglesias. It is open every day from 8 to 0:30. On Sundays it has a special schedule: 9 to 1:30.
Source: Ambito
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