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    where to buy a nice mate gourd, thermos, bag etc.

    Hi All, I'm heading back to the States for a wedding, and as a wedding gift I want to surprise the couple with a nice mate set--gourd, bombilla, thermos, and traditional rectangular carrying case. I'm looking for something usable, classic, and not super touristy. Does anyone have suggestions...
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    good bookstore for second-hand local history books?

    Hi Folks, I am in search of a specific book, "Historia de los Barrios de Bueons Aires" by Vicente Osvaldo Cutolo (actually two books, volumes 1 and 2). It's in Spanish and fairly technical. Anyone know of some bookstores I could try that specialize in history/local interest titles? I'm lost...
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    palermo soho barrio guide

    Hi All! I've started a project on my blog, the Buenoseria barrio guides. I'm still developing it and ironing out some kinks, but I just posted my pilot guide using Palermo Soho as my first neighborhood: http://buenoseriauxiliar.wordpress.com/2011/04/10/all-thats-good-in-palermo-soho-intro/...
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    best facturas in BA?

    Hi All, I'm writing an article about facturas (poor me!) and am looking for some recommendations on the best places in town to get them. My own local one is so good that I don't have a need to seek others out...until now. Suggestions welcome, especially those that are far-flung, funky, and...
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    New in town, looking forward to meeting people

    Hi All, I recently arrived in Buenos Aires and hope to make it a long-term stay. Previously I was a city planning consultant in Florida, USA and took a leave of absence to do some travel around South America. During the trip I came to Buenos Aires, fell in love with it, and am in the process...
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