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& Nectarine<br />
Surrender to a memorable<br />
gastronomic experience at this<br />
handsome French nouvelle<br />
restaurant, with its eight- or <strong>10</strong>course<br />
menu. The exposed<br />
kitchen allows unfettered viewing<br />
of masters at work (see p71).<br />
* La Bourgogne<br />
Chef Jean Paul Bondoux<br />
relishes utilizing local ingredients,<br />
particularly Malbec wine, in<br />
his cooking. Gourmets from the<br />
world over come here for the<br />
food (see p71).<br />
( Tomo 1<br />
No other restaurant in<br />
<strong>Buenos</strong> <strong>Aires</strong> delivers on porteño<br />
cuisine’s potential like Tomo 1.<br />
The duck ravioli in fruit reduction,<br />
poached Patagonian trout with<br />
mint, and passion-fruit mousse<br />
justify Tomo 1’s almost 40-year<br />
pedigree (see p85).<br />
) Casa Cruz<br />
The interior of Tomo 1<br />
Behind imposing golden<br />
doors lies the brooding, opulent<br />
Casa Cruz. Delicate, moderate<br />
portions of Asian and Argentinian<br />
cuisine are nibbled by <strong>Buenos</strong><br />
<strong>Aires</strong>’ elite (see p93).<br />
For price ranges, See p71.<br />
<strong>Top</strong> <strong>10</strong> Cafés and<br />
Confiterías<br />
! El Petit Colón<br />
This is the postperformance<br />
drink and<br />
discussion spot of the city.<br />
d Map P6 • Calle Libertad 505<br />
Café Tortoni @ Tortoni prepares the best<br />
churros con chocolate caliente<br />
in the city (see p26).<br />
£ Pride Café<br />
White walls, modernist<br />
lighting, and alfresco frontage<br />
distinguish this gay-friendly<br />
café (see p49).<br />
$ Bar 6<br />
The daily happy hour<br />
(6:30–8:30pm) at this bar/café<br />
attracts the neighborhood<br />
crowd (see p92).<br />
% La Biela<br />
Watch people pass by<br />
while having your sandwich<br />
tostado and coffee (see p70).<br />
Clásica y Moderna<br />
^ This part-bookstore and<br />
part-café charms with its live<br />
piano (see p70).<br />
Bar Plaza Dorrego<br />
& The coffee is made to<br />
order, salads are ample, and<br />
waiters are on the charming<br />
side of brusque (see p77).<br />
* Bar El Federal<br />
Order a liquored-up coffee<br />
and admire the vintage<br />
fixtures. d Map F5 • Cnr Calles<br />
Perú & Carlos Calvo • 4300-4313<br />
( Bar Británico<br />
Witness the porteño art<br />
of making a coffee last two<br />
hours in this 24-hour open<br />
bar. d Map F4 • Cnr of Calles<br />
Brasil & Defensa • 4361-2<strong>10</strong>7<br />
) La Americana<br />
Come to this pizzeria for<br />
slow lunches, empanadas,<br />
and fugazzetta rellena pie (see<br />
p53). d Map D1 • Avda. Callao<br />
83 • 4371-0202<br />
<strong>Buenos</strong> <strong>Aires</strong>’ <strong>Top</strong> <strong>10</strong> 57
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