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slidingmike
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Posted Mon Feb 12, 2007, 11:59am Subject: Best espresso cafes in Buenos Aires?

I'll be vacationing in Buenos Aires in March, staying in Palermo Viejo. Does anyone have recommendations for places to get good espresso? Thanks, Mike

lmflyfishing
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Posted Sat Mar 17, 2007, 3:12pm Subject: Re: Best espresso cafes in Buenos Aires?

Mike, In Buenos Aires I recommend Establecimiento General de Cafe (www.estcafe.com.ar). It has 4 stores, and the one located in Av. Pueyrredon 1529 is where the coffee is roasted. If you are in Buenos Aires right now, from the 19 to the 21 you can visit the first "Campeonato Argentino de Baristas" where a competitor will be chosen to represent Argentina in the next WBC. Obviously, you shouldn`t expect too much of the competition, as specialty coffee is not developed in the country, yet (there are only a couple of Baristas in the whole city/country). Location: Hotel Colon- Salon Mirador Address: Carlos Pellegrini 507 11 a 20 hs. Best regards, Federico PS: If by any chance you visit the competition, I might be taking part in it.

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Posted Mon Mar 19, 2007, 8:28am Subject: Re: Best espresso cafes in Buenos Aires?

Mike, I forget to mention that "Establecimiento General del Cafe" is located in Recoleta (10 minutes from Palermo Viejo), and his owner will be taking part of the Barista Competition, too. Regards, Federico

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Posted Mon Apr 2, 2007, 7:01pm Subject: Re: Best espresso cafes in Buenos Aires?

Federico, Thanks for your response -- unfortunately I left just before and didn't get a chance to visit the CG site while I was there. It would have been great to try these places (I was often very near by)! Oh well, next time -- and this is good info for others going to BA. Cheers, Mike

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Posted Sun May 27, 2007, 4:37pm Subject: Re: Best espresso cafes in Buenos Aires?

Mike, I`m planning to open my own boutique coffeehouse by mid September, I will post the address soon ... Regards, Federico PS: Finished 2nd at the Argentinian Barista Championship, only a few points behind winner Facundo Suarez.

seb_calgary
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Posted Sun Nov 25, 2007, 10:19pm Subject: Re: Best espresso cafes in Buenos Aires?

Federico, Did you open the cafe yet? I own a cafe in Canada and will be visiting BA next month. Thanks, Sebastian PS: Soy Argentino.

lmflyfishing
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Posted Tue Nov 27, 2007, 6:51am
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seb_calgary Said:

Federico,
Did you open the cafe yet? I own a cafe in Canada and will be visiting BA next month.

Thanks,
Sebastian

PS: Soy Argentino.

Posted November 25, 2007 link

Hi Sebastian,

Unfortunately I didn`t open my cafe (yet), as I`m working in another venture (that I`ll post soon) ... but if you arrive by December 5, 6 or 7 you could taste specialty coffees from El Salvador at the Sheraton Hotel (send me an email and I send you an invitation to the event).

On the other hand, I still have some coffee blend from Lene (the Barista Champion from Denmark) that we can enjoy while talking about coffee, just send me an email when you arrive.

Best regards,
Federico

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Posted Sun Feb 24, 2008, 4:17am Subject: Re: Best espresso cafes in Buenos Aires?

hOLA Federico, Al final abriste el café? Donde compras máquinas en Arg? Se que hay un distribuidor La Marzoco en Brasil... Con mi novia queremos ir para Bs As en el futuro y quizá abrir un pequeño café..... Saludos! Nico

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CIV
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Posted Mon Mar 10, 2008, 2:00pm Subject: Re: Best espresso cafes in Buenos Aires?

Hello: I have seen many posts on the web with stories about how being able to enjoy a properly made or at least decent cup of espresso is a problem in many places in the world. But alas, I'm afraid that even the city of Buenos Aires, with all it's local café traditon is no exception to this rule. Sure, you can get coffee, many times reasonably well brewed, but a good cup of espresso is a different matter. As an Argentine born resident I am always at odds when away from my home espresso setup as I am quite reluctant to order espresso anywhere, even at good restaurants. I have recently come across a place (I have been working nearby for almost 8 years but it had never crossed my mind to stop there for a cup of coffee) where I was actually treated to a very well made espresso. I don't know if it's the best of them all, but it's sure to be at the very top. So I'll pass it on ... The place is called 'Alsina 300' and is right on the corner of (couldn't be any other way) Alsina and Balcarce, in the Monserrat quartier and a block away from Plaza de Mayo and government house. Here's a small map for those who travel to BA to be able to find it easily. Best regards, CIV (Click for larger image)

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Posted Thu Jun 5, 2008, 5:44am Subject: Re: Best espresso cafes in Buenos Aires?

Hola CIV: Un lugar q a mi me gustaba era El gato negro, alli por corrientes. Pero era mucho el ambiente, la onda del lugar la que encantaba. Cuando vuelva por baires voy a pasarme un vuelta por este lugar que tu dices, y gato para ver que onda. Ahora estando en suecia y luego de tomar tanto cafe se me hizo un blanco sobre el cafe de alli.. solo recuerdo el sabor del brewed caffee que se prepara en los hogares y que describio Fede en su articulo aqui, el cafe torrado si no recuerdo mal. (saludos, hasta los proximos meses cuando alguien lea este post, jejej!)

at home, Rocky grinder is female and Silvia espresso machine is male...sin genero esa es mi historia, asi es mi vida

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