Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
What's New
Pop-Up Restaurants
These one-time eating events are ideal for experimental chefs. Among others, look for
GAJO (
www.facebook.com/gajococina
).
Metrobus & Bike Lanes
A new bus rapid transit system has improved traffic flow and provided faster service.
Meanwhile, expanded bike lanes and a free bike-share program have encouraged two-
wheeled recreation and commuting.
Puerto Madero's newest darling is this art space - housed in an old flour mill - that's meant
to highlight gigantic, larger-than-life installations.
Food Festivals
Popular new food fairs include Feria Masticar (
www.feriamasticar.com.ar
), put on by some
of BA's most famous chefs, and Feria Raíz (
www.facebook.com/Raiz
FestivalGastro-
nomico), an Argentine-food celebration.
The Centro Cultural del Bicentenario, located in the beaux arts post office building, wasn't
open at research time, but when it is it'll seat 2000 spectators.
Buenos Aires'
mercado azul
(literally 'blue market') for US dollars offers nearly twice the
number of pesos over the official rate. The downsides are scams, fake bills and fly-by-night
cambios
(unofficial exchange houses). Some hotels, restaurants and shops will give dis-
counts for US-dollar transactions and sometimes change the dollars themselves.
Molecular Gastronomy
In this interesting style of cuisine, multiple courses of just a few bites each are served to
diners who want a unique food experience that encompasses taste combinations, textures
and unforgettable visual appeal.
