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San Marco Hotel
HOTEL $$$
OFFLINE MAP
( 422-9322;
www.sanmarcohotel.com.ar
;
Calle 54, No 523; s/d AR$439/650; )
This
comfortable three-star enjoys a prime location in the heart of town, between Plaza San
Martín and Paseo del Bosque.
Eating & Drinking
A 10-minute taxi ride from the center, in the historic bohemian neighborhood Meridiano
Calles 17 & 71; 9pm-late Wed-Fri, noon-late Sat & Sun)
, all restaurant-bars offering live mu-
sic from Wednesday to Sunday nights. There's also a weekend crafts fair,
Feria en la Es-
er, cinema and cultural centers - no wonder it's popular with students.
Carnes Don Pedro
ARGENTINE $
(Diagonal Norte 1005; per kg AR$70; 10:30am-9:30pm Mon-Sat)
For a great cheap takeout
option, pile up your choices at the buffet here, then head to nearby Plaza San Martín for a
picnic. There's plenty of food, from fresh salads to
parrilla
(mixed grill) to many cooked
meat and vegetable dishes.
Cervecería Modelo
ARGENTINE $$$
(
www.cerveceriamodelo.com.ar
;
cnr Calles 5 & 54; mains AR$52-89; 8am-1:30am; )
Dating
from 1894, its ceiling hung with hams and peanut shells strewn on the floor, this classic
place serves snacks, meals and ice-cold ales to a happy crowd. There are great sidewalk
tables, and it's not too old to boast a big-screen TV and wi-fi.
Wilkenny
ARGENTINE $$$
(cnr Calle 11 & 50; mains AR$59-85; 8am-1am)
This popular place with a traditional Irish-
pub feel serves a decent range of food such as salads, sandwiches and pastas. The nightly
happy hour features a rotating cast of whiskies and beers. There's also occasional live
music.
