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Recoleta is the playground for the wealthy elite, full of beautiful apartment buildings,
upscale boutiques and the occasional baroque mansion. As you can imagine, the res-
taurants here aren't cheap, but if you want to rub shoulders with the upper classes,
this is the place to be.
Practically everyone visits Recoleta's cemetery, so the two-block strip of touristy restaur-
ants, bars and cafes lining nearby RM Ortiz is very convenient. Food here tends toward the
overpriced, but many restaurants have outdoor terraces that are choice hangout spots on
warm days. And the people-watching here is excellent, especially on weekends when the
nearby craft market is in full swing.
There are three ice-cream shops on Av Quintana near the cemetery:
Persicco
(cnr Av
www.unaltravolta.com.ar
; cnr Av Quintana & Ayachuco)
- both within one or two blocks of the
cemetery - and
Arkakao
(Av Quintana 188)
, which is five blocks from the cemetery.
COMO EN CASA $
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ARGENTINE
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( 4816-5507;
www.tortascomoencasa.com
; Riobamba 1239; lunch mains AR$45-70; 8am-midnight
Tue-Sat, 8am-8:30pm Sun & Mon)
This gorgeous, upscale cafe-restaurant has a very elegant at-
mosphere and attracts Recoleta's wealthiest. Its best feature is the shady patio, complete
with large fountain and surrounded by grand buildings, a must on a warm day. For lunch
there are fancy sandwiches, salads, wraps and stir-fries, while dinner options include
goulash, shrimp ragout and spinach gnocchi. Plenty of luscious desserts, plus breakfast too.
RODI BAR $
( 4801-5230; Vicente López 1900; mains AR$50-90; 7am-1am)
A great option for well-priced,
unpretentious food in upscale Recoleta. This traditional corner restaurant with fine old-
world atmosphere and extensive menu offers something for everyone, from inexpensive
combo plates to relatively unusual dishes such as marinated beef tongue.
ARGENTINE
NATURAL DELI $
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CAFE, DELI
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