BAIN Monthly Dinner – Cafe de los Angelitos

Posted on August 5, 2012 by dawngill

Join us for the August BAIN Monthly Dinner!

This month, we will dine at Cafe de los Angelitos, which is one of the most traditional Argentine cafes and cultural centers. Large groups of people visit the elegant rooms and enjoy their delicious food and wonderful atmosphere. This cafe has witnessed “porteña” history for over a hundred years and is in the vanguard of Tango. Though this dinner is limited to the cafe, you may want to return to Cafe de los Angelitos to experience a spectacular dinner and the elaborate and distinguished Tango Show they offer, which was awarded the prestigious award by the Asociación de Cronistas del Espectáculo for best costume and choreography.

Date: Thursday, August 16th
Time: 8:00pm (20.00h)
Location: 2100 Rivadavia Ave, at the corner of Rincon (the extension of Junin)
Cost: AR$160 per person for a 3-course menu and beverage (see attached menu for details)

Please RSVP to Celia Jakimczuk celiacriseo@rauljak.com.ar, by Monday, August 13.
We hope to see you there!

www.cafedelosangelitos.com

Restaurant Review – La Fabrica del Taco

Posted on August 5, 2012 by dawngill

Gorritti 5062 | Palermo Soho

Looking for Mexican Food in Buenos Aires?

Everyone knows that I absolutely LOVE Mexican food, but the choices here are limited. Most Argentines do not like spice. They even think pepper is spicy! There are only a handful of Mexican restaurants here. Maria Felix is the WORST and it’s expensive. Xalapa is pretty good, but only certain dishes are delicious. Their beans and burritos are bland and boring. There is a smaller place called La Fabrica del Taco which has amazing food and is pretty reasonably priced. The drinks are good and they have more to offer than just a regular frozen margarita like most restaurants here. The inside of the place is decorated with Mexican wrestling masks which always reminds me of the movie Nacho Libre. They have televisions that play Mexican music videos from the 80s and 90s and it is absolutely hysterical. I guess it can be considered a dive, but the food is pricier than that. They have REAL hot sauce and the tacos are unbelievable. We go once every few weeks to get our Mexican fix in BA. Here are some pictures of the restaurant:

Pork cooking on a spit

Piggy Bank for tips

View of the inside of the restaurant

The kitchen is bustling

Fresh juices

Real hot sauce!!!!!

La Fabrica del Taco has a limited delivery area or take out service where you can order online or by calling in. They offer a 2 for 1 Happy Hour Tuesday – Sunday and are closed on Mondays.

**This restaurant review was written by BAIN Downtown member and blogger, Moira Griffiths. For this and other reviews on expat life, visit her blog: http://mg-in-ba.blogspot.com.ar/. To contribute a review or highlight your blog, contact bain.downtown@gmail.com.

July Monthly Meeting/Social

Posted on July 18, 2012 by dawngill

BAIN DOWNTOWN FRIDAY, JULY 27!

BAIN Downtown members are invited to join in this month’s Strictly Social Meeting. We will enjoy food, drinks and great company at Porte Zuelo, a Lounge Bar and Music Club on calle Vicente Lopez. The meeting’s start time is later, beginning at 5:30pm, and there is a 2 for 1 Happy Hour menu available until 9pm!

Place: Porte Zuelo, Vicente Lopez 2160: http://www.portezueloweb.com/

Date: Friday, July 27, 2012

Time: 5:30 p.m. – A change from the usual, hopefully some of our working members can join us after the workday!

Program: Conversation! Meet someone new! Bring a friend and introduce them to BAIN! We will provide light appetizers and finger foods while our members and their guests enjoy the Happy Hour specials of 2 for 1 beverages for purchase until 9pm!

Fees: BAIN Downtown Members – no charge, BAIN Suburbs Members – $AR10, Guests – $AR20 *If you sign up for BAIN Downtown at the meeting, your guest fee is waved!

For more information, or to join BAIN Downtown, contact bain.downtown@gmail.com

Gringo Stand Up in Buenos Aires

Posted on July 9, 2012 by adenatutino

Join us EVERY TUESDAY at the one and only English-language stand-up comedy show in Buenos Aires!
Next Tuesday 10 JUL 2012
LIVE and IN PERSON (opening show @ Café Rivas)

https://www.facebook.com/events/162554403853317/

Casa Mun – Monthly Dinner

Posted on June 27, 2012 by adenatutino

An amazing closed door dinner experience you can not miss. One of those places where everyone has been and said it was amazing – and yes, you need to go!

July 13, Friday

5-course tasting menu (soda/water) – 245 pesos
5-course tasting menu (Wine pairings) – 275 pesos
* prices already include tip.

Please RSVP to bain.downtown@gmail.com

Visit Casa Mun’s website for a full menu description and more details about the Casa Mun experience!

Wine and Tapas

Posted on June 27, 2012 by adenatutino

Please come join us for the next BAIN Wine and Tapas!

Friday, July 6th at 8pm in Recoleta

Bring along a beverage and a tapas-style dish to share, and look forward to a relaxing, casual evening with friends. Never been to Wine and Tapas before? New to BAIN or Buenos Aires? We’d love to have you join us. Let us know in your RSVP if you have any questions!

Please RSVP via email to bain.downtown@gmail.com

*Exact address provided upon RSVP.

We hope you can make it!

June Monthly Meeting/Social

Posted on June 21, 2012 by adenatutino

BAIN DOWNTOWN (next) FRIDAY, JUNE 29!

Place: Porte Zuelo, Vicente Lopez 2160: http://www.portezueloweb.com/

Date: Friday, June 29, 2012

Time: 5:30 p.m. – A change from the usual, hopefully some of our working members can join us after the workday!

Fees: BAIN Downtown Members – no charge, BAIN Suburbs Members – $AR10, Guests – $AR20 *If you sign up for BAIN Downtown at the meeting, your guest fee is waved!

For more information, or to join BAIN Downtown, contact bain.downtown@gmail.com

Cooking Classes

Posted on June 20, 2012 by adenatutino

Come Cook with Chef Daniel Taddese!

Mediterranean Cuisine Series (4 sessions)
Session I: Spain & Italy

Offered on Mondays July 2, 9, 16, & 23 or Wednesdays July 4, 11, 18, & 25
Time: 10:30-13:30

Attend all four classes in this session for AR$ 1,200
Single classes AR$ 400
Discount for BAIN members is AR$ 50 per class

For more information please send an email to: bain.downtown@gmail.com

Ladies Night

Posted on June 20, 2012 by adenatutino

Hey Ladies!

Time for another Ladies Night! Milion was a blast last month, but we figured we’d try a different venue this time.

We apologize for the late notice, and hope that you’ll be able to join us!

When: Friday, June 22nd – 7-9

For more information on the location please send an email to:
bain.downtown@gmail.com

Baby & Toddler Playgroup

Posted on January 19, 2012 by MKempf

The BAIN Baby and Toddler Playgroup is a wonderful social and support group for expatriate parents in Buenos Aires. Are you a new parent in Buenos Aires? Join our Baby and Toddler Group!

We meet every other Wednesday morning from 10:00am – 12:00pm at one of our member’s homes in Recoleta. The children’s ages range from pre-birth (pregnant mommas welcome!) to 2 years old. We also meet at parks and museums around the city, as a member you receive all of the play date announcements. Keep your eye on the Event Calendar for the exact dates of the Playgroup!

If you are interested in joining, please email bain.downtown@gmail.com to become a member of BAIN Downtown!