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Breakfast in Buenos Aires: Medialunas, Facturas, Coffee & Local Favorites
Discover breakfast in Buenos Aires: medialunas, facturas, café con leche, tostadas and the local customs international students should know.
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Food, Wine & Local Flavors in Buenos Aires
Discover what to order, what to try and the stories around the table.
Food offers a useful way into the daily life of Buenos Aires. Explore local dishes, café customs and Argentine flavors through guides that connect eating with the experience of being here. Follow your appetite through the collection, and check opening hours, menus and availability directly when planning a particular visit.
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Guides, perspectives & local life
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Argentine Beef & Asado: Cuts, Parrilla Vocabulary & Ordering
Learn common Argentine beef cuts, how asado differs from a restaurant meal and the Spanish phrases that help you order at a Buenos Aires parrilla.
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Dulce de Leche in Argentina: What It Is & the Best Ways to Try It
Discover dulce de leche in Argentina: what it is, how Argentines eat it and the desserts, pastries and ice cream flavors you should try in Buenos Aires.
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Chipá Recipe: Cassava Starch, Cheese & a Practical Baking Guide
Make chipá with cassava starch and cheese using the Mente recipe’s ingredient quantities, with practical notes on dough, baking and dietary requirements.
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Buenos Aires Heladerías: How to Choose Flavors & Order
Explore Buenos Aires’ heladería culture, compare flavors and portions, and learn what to ask about ingredients before ordering Argentine ice cream.
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Choripán in Argentina: What It Is, Sauces & How to Order
Get to know choripán, Argentina’s grilled sausage sandwich: learn the ingredients, sauces and useful Spanish for ordering at a parrilla or food stand.
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Pizza in Buenos Aires: Four Classic Pizzerias & What to Order
Discover four classic Buenos Aires pizzerias, learn what to order from muzzarella to fainá, and plan a pizza outing around Corrientes and beyond.
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Cooking Programs in Buenos Aires: Short Course vs Culinary Study
Compare cooking programs in Buenos Aires, from short cultural courses to more intensive culinary study, and choose the format that fits your goals.