El Corral (various locations within Bogota) – this is a popular Colombian burger chain. There’s a food & drinks deal during “happy hour” (3:00 pm – 7:00 pm weekdays). El Corral reputedly serves the best burgers in Colombia, and is priced accordingly (US$5 and up for a burger). With this eatery’s interior reminiscent of trendy […]
Andrés Carnes de Res (Calle 82 – interior Centro Comercial El Retiro #12-21, Bogota) – located towards the outskirts of the capital, this restaurant, the size of a warehouse (with seating capacity at 750 plus), has a meat-centric (if pricey) menu. There’s live entertainment (ranging from actors, to bands that go from table to table), […]
La Casa de Socorro (Calle 25 #8B-112, Cartagena) — located in Cartagena’s Getsemqaní district, this open-air dining space is known for its seared seafood, freshly-squeezed lemonade, tasty chicken stew, and salsas.
La Langosta (Carrera 2 #41-43, El Cabrero, Cartagena) – this is an upscale seafood restaurant located just north of the San Diego corner of the city’s walled-in historic section. Well-regarded for its large lobsters, as well as ceviche and other seafood dishes.
La Vitrola (Calle Baloco #2-01, Centro, Cartagena) – this is a high-end Cuban restaurant, located in Cartagena’s historic section. This explains the Cuban-flavored music that’s part of this restaurant’s atmosphere. Its brightly-painted exterior, and flowers proudly displayed from the restaurant’s second-level terraces, are a welcome touch, All this, along with the reputation of the food […]
Wine Tasting (La Cava, Jufre 201, Buenos Aires) – Argentina, along with neighboring Chile, are major South American wine-producing countries. Naturally, one should come here to sample the country’s vintages. La Cava holds monthly tastings (costing a reasonable 50 pesos to participate). Food items, such as leek-and-mushroom empanadas, are also served.
Teatro Opera Citi (Av. Corrientes 860, Buenos Aires) – located near the Teatro Gran Rex, this is also a prominent Art-Deco style movie and theater house. Nowadays, this 2,000-seat theater is being used for Broadway-style shows like “Beauty & the Beast” and “The Phantom of the Opera”, as well as live musical shows, such as […]
Teatro Gran Rex (Av. Corrientes 857, Buenos Aires) – this Art Deco-style theater was opened in 1937 (which was the largest movie house in South America at the time). With a seating capacity of 3,500 spectators, nowadays various rock, pop and other genres of musicians hold concerts here (in particular, those who want a smaller, […]
Masa (Calle 70 #4-83, Bogota) – this yuppie-friendly restaurant (opened by a New York-trained chef) is known for its breakfast food – ranging from croissants, English muffins, and other breads, to home-made doughnuts, pistachio tarts, and cupcakes. There are also egg, bacon & cheese sandwiches. Of course, patrons can also order Colombian coffee with any […]
Tango Dance Lessons (Complejo Tango, Av. Belgrano 2608, Buenos Aires) – a Tango dance school is located here. Along with the dance lessons, there’s also a Tando dinner show (including wine). Since dance partners constantly change everyone is guaranteed a chance to learn (as well as getting a chance to immerse oneself in Argentine culture). […]