Alicia de Luca
Housed in a concrete-and-glass building with cubic shapes reminiscent of Bauhaus, this modernist bistro is quite an oddity in the traditional barrio of Villa Devoto.

Housed in a concrete-and-glass building with cubic shapes reminiscent of Bauhaus, this modernist bistro is quite an oddity in the traditional barrio of Villa Devoto.
Housed in a concrete-and-glass building with cubic shapes reminiscent of Bauhaus, this modernist bistro is quite an oddity in the traditional barrio of Villa Devoto.
An ebony-and-ivory color scheme characterizes the two-story space, complemented by industrial elements like cement ceilings, Arturo Peruzzotti light fixtures, and retractable iron gates, used here as a doorway to the well-stocked wine cellar.
An ebony-and-ivory color scheme characterizes the two-story space, complemented by industrial elements like cement ceilings, Arturo Peruzzotti light fixtures, and retractable iron gates, used here as a doorway to the well-stocked wine cellar.
Small and simple, with ingredients that are fresh from the market.
Small and simple, with ingredients that are fresh from the market.
At the polo-themed cocktail lounge inside the Four Seasons Hotel, seasoned bartenders use Argentinian botanicals such as aguaribay and yerba mate to jazz up classic cocktails.
At the polo-themed cocktail lounge inside the Four Seasons Hotel, seasoned bartenders use Argentinian botanicals such as aguaribay and yerba mate to jazz up classic cocktails.
A Palermo Chico concept shop that appeals to the senses: see exotic flowers at Flores Pasión, smell exuberant perfumes at Fueguia, browse limited-edition books at Ampersand, and taste market ingredients at La Cocina.
A Palermo Chico concept shop that appeals to the senses: see exotic flowers at Flores Pasión, smell exuberant perfumes at Fueguia, browse limited-edition books at Ampersand, and taste market ingredients at La Cocina.
Architect and restaurateur Marcelo Joulia turned a narrow space in Palermo Viejo into this stylish spot. In the kitchen, chef Maximiliano Rossi sources ingredients from across Argentina for dishes like slow-cooked Patagonian lamb.
Architect and restaurateur Marcelo Joulia turned a narrow space in Palermo Viejo into this stylish spot. In the kitchen, chef Maximiliano Rossi sources ingredients from across Argentina for dishes like slow-cooked Patagonian lamb.
Here, Julian Bedel showcases his exemplary perfumes, created with medicinal plants, flowers, and herbs from remote corners of South America.
Here, Julian Bedel showcases his exemplary perfumes, created with medicinal plants, flowers, and herbs from remote corners of South America.
Designers Martín Boerr and Agustín Yarde Buller sell their austere collection of asymmetrical dresses and lounge-inspired separates, plus locally produced decorative objects and photography by Lucio Boschi.
Designers Martín Boerr and Agustín Yarde Buller sell their austere collection of asymmetrical dresses and lounge-inspired separates, plus locally produced decorative objects and photography by Lucio Boschi.
An eight-story Rationalist building from 1943 was transformed into a series of loft-like showrooms that display the top brass of Argentinian design: Pablo Ramírez, Federico Churba, and Tramando.
An eight-story Rationalist building from 1943 was transformed into a series of loft-like showrooms that display the top brass of Argentinian design: Pablo Ramírez, Federico Churba, and Tramando.
Avant-garde designer Jessica Trosman created this store, workshop, and textile lab inside an old factory in up-and-coming Villa Crespo.
Avant-garde designer Jessica Trosman created this store, workshop, and textile lab inside an old factory in up-and-coming Villa Crespo.
This menswear label purveys the Porteño look to a T: dapper yet slightly disheveled. Look out for made-in-Argentina ankle boots, textured cotton sweaters, and denim shirts.
This menswear label purveys the Porteño look to a T: dapper yet slightly disheveled. Look out for made-in-Argentina ankle boots, textured cotton sweaters, and denim shirts.
A beautiful park, edged by nice cafés and a small-but-smart bookstore called Aleidoscopio Libros.
A beautiful park, edged by nice cafés and a small-but-smart bookstore called Aleidoscopio Libros.
Now headed by the founder’s daughter, this highly respected gallery continues to display work by contemporary Argentinean artists, such as Jorge Macchi and Nicola Costantino.
Now headed by the founder’s daughter, this highly respected gallery continues to display work by contemporary Argentinean artists, such as Jorge Macchi and Nicola Costantino.
A former Benedictine monastery now houses five exhibition rooms showcasing Latin American works curated by prolific visual artist Teresa Pereda, a concert hall, a well-stocked library, and a café.
A former Benedictine monastery now houses five exhibition rooms showcasing Latin American works curated by prolific visual artist Teresa Pereda, a concert hall, a well-stocked library, and a café.
The city’s new eco-forward city hall has become a magnet for fledgling urbanists and architects for its Foster + Partners design.
The city’s new eco-forward city hall has become a magnet for fledgling urbanists and architects for its Foster + Partners design.
Artistic director Agustín Pérez Rubio is ushering one of the region’s leading contemporary art museums into a new era by expanding its scope.
Artistic director Agustín Pérez Rubio is ushering one of the region’s leading contemporary art museums into a new era by expanding its scope.
Lodged in a repurposed train shed in Palermo, the Fototeca Latinoamericana is the first photography museum in Buenos Aires.
Lodged in a repurposed train shed in Palermo, the Fototeca Latinoamericana is the first photography museum in Buenos Aires.
The highlight in architect Giselle Chalu’s 61-key property in Palermo is the buzzy rooftop terrace, decked out in airy cabanas and a 770-foot bar.
The highlight in architect Giselle Chalu’s 61-key property in Palermo is the buzzy rooftop terrace, decked out in airy cabanas and a 770-foot bar.
These eight well-appointed pied-à-terres are a comfortable base from which to explore the outdoor markets, antique shops, and nostalgic bars of historic San Telmo.
These eight well-appointed pied-à-terres are a comfortable base from which to explore the outdoor markets, antique shops, and nostalgic bars of historic San Telmo.
Owned by the fourth generation of the Catena wine-making family, this hotel honors its heritage with a 20-foot-high entrance door made from weathered oak barrels.
Owned by the fourth generation of the Catena wine-making family, this hotel honors its heritage with a 20-foot-high entrance door made from weathered oak barrels.
Adolfo Suaya, who made a name for himself as a restaurateur in L.A., returned to his native country to open a 32-room hotel inspired by the Belle Époque.
Adolfo Suaya, who made a name for himself as a restaurateur in L.A., returned to his native country to open a 32-room hotel inspired by the Belle Époque.
Designed by the studio Rietti Smud, this modern 50-room property is fashioned with cement, glass, and dark polished wood—a distinct contrast to San Telmo’s historic Plaza Dorrego across the street.
Designed by the studio Rietti Smud, this modern 50-room property is fashioned with cement, glass, and dark polished wood—a distinct contrast to San Telmo’s historic Plaza Dorrego across the street.