Steamed pork belly buns with pickles, and steaming bowls of chicken ramen. Introducing Fukuro Noodle Bar.
The Expat: Susan Rogers
After falling in love with a fellow Argentine student, psychoanalyst Susan Rogers had no qualms about moving to Buenos Aires in 1966. Married with children, she lives with her second husband in Belgrano and holds a third-degree black belt in tai chi.
Musical notes in a rocking vintage
My fellow student at sommelier school, Pedro, is inquisitive and interested in class and wine. Although he is sometimes absent from Geography II or Spirits and Aguardientes, he makes up for it with plenty of searching questions. The Pedro I’m talking about is none other than rock star Pedro Aznar.
The Expat: Santiago Macías Acuña
Chef Santiago Macías Acuña came to study in Buenos Aires at a youthful 18 and, a decade on, he works at and owns a Colombian restaurant with his brother. He lives in Barrio Norte with his girlfriend, a pastry chef, and enjoys cycling everywhere.
Lima – Latin America’s New Foodie Mecca
There is more to Peru than ceviche, the tangy raw seafood dish for which the country is famous.
The Expat: Daniele Pinna
Although he is going through the legal motions of divorcing his Argentine wife, Sardinian-born cook Daniele Pinna plans to keep running La Locanda in Recoleta. He enjoys spending time with his young daughter and saving up to buy fine wine.
My top 5 Feria Masticar tips
Buenos Aires’ most exciting food fair is happening right now. Hobnob with chefs, fall into the Wine Tunnel, stuff yourself silly with deliciousness then squeeze in another dish plus a dessert or three. This is Feria Masticar.
Fourth time lucky
After several disappointments, it was fourth time lucky at BA Food Week with Palermo’s restaurant de autor Demuru saving the day. Plus, where to get your food fill in October.
The Expat: Max Donatello
After a three-month road trip driving around Argentina, Swedish entrepreneur Max Donatello found an investor for his Bearnaise sauce project and moved to Buenos Aires to open business. He lives in Las Cañitas with his girlfriend and their Jack Russell.
The Lima files: Astrid & Gastón
In the final part of The Lima Files, get on board the Good Ship Astrid & Gastón, Latin America’s number-one restaurant, for the gastro journey of a lifetime.