Javier Gover, creator and editor of Buenos Aires’ Wicked magazine, shares his inspirations and introduces us to his alter ego, Dr. Zeitgeist.
Lima’s La Nacional
La Nacional, an upscale deli that recently opened in the Miraflores neighborhood of Lima, Peru.
The Expat: Carlo Contini
Moving from his native Italy to Spain, Carlo Contini met his Argentine wife. After several years working near Alicante, the couple decided to return to her roots. Barman Carlo has lived in Caballito since 2011, and loves to escape to the countryside for a break.
Use your loaf
Banishing soggy, crustless miga sandwiches to the history books, Pain et Vin’s self-built wood oven produces exquisite loaves, while the wine section has a tip-top array of cépages. What a match made in heaven.
24 hours in Palermo Soho
Got 24 hours in Buenos Aires? Why not spend them in Palermo Soho?
The Expat: Anish Merchant
Some might consider that going out most nights is excessive but Anish Merchant says Buenos Aires is the perfect place for hardcore socializing, and that making new friends from around the world enriches his life.
The Expat: Matt Ashley
Matt Ashley and Buenos Aires were only meant to be in a short-term relationship but five years on, the DJ and events promoter runs one of the capital’s most successful and long-standing party nights.
A-plus grub
A market-fresh menu marking simplicity as the best policy, get down to Antonio Soriano’s Astor for some BA grub pronto. (I’ve been twice in 10 days.)
Three great places – Buenos Aires
Three great places to dine at – Buenos Aires holds them in spades.
The Expat: Brenda May
After visiting her daughter in Buenos Aires several times, Brenda May’s move became more permanent once her grandson was born. The family are based in San Telmo, and she works for a US company.