Sunday, October 30th, 2011 /
Walk down the streets of Palermo or Recoleta in Buenos Aires, and you may think you are in a charming European city, and not the capital of Argentina. Early pioneers to South America brought with them their demanding tastes and cultural values, which heavily influenced the Latin American country. On a South America tour, you'll find no other place so enchanted with a fine glass of wine, a thick steak, and good company. Portes, as natives of Buenos Aires are known, are often seen enjoying a steak asado in local restaurant, nibbling a pollo empanada at an outdoor cafe, or downing drinks at a late night club. Here are some insider's tips on where to go when you want to eat out in Buenos Aires.For fine dining, head to the Hernan Gipponi Restaurante tucked inside the Hotel Fierro in the Palermo district. This gourmet restaurant, true to any self-respecting Argentinean
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