'Locals Only' is a column in which we ask friends from Argentina, our featured country, where they like to eat, thrift, hide out, and hang out when visiting their homeland.
Gerardo Dubois is an exciting newcomer in the Argentinian fashion world. He debuted his first collection in 2006, and established his own brand, Bandoleiro. Named for the Portuguese word for "bandit," Bandoleiro produces clothing that is exotic and youthful, exuberant and provocative, and always rooted in Argentina's rustic cabellero culture. Check out the crazy-cute dresses Gerardo did for us and see what he recommends doing in his homebase of Buenos Aires.
Place for a low-key dinner with friends: Julio's, the parrilla (or steakhouse) near my workshop, is the best. It's a small place with good meat and crispy fries.
Gallery: All the galleries at the Patio del Liceo are constantly getting better. And if you're around La Boca you can't miss Popa—those guys are crazy!
Bookstore: Cobra Libros! I'm always looking for those limited edition Gustavo DiMario photo books.
Place to shop: Bungalow Room and Fire Walk With Me, for sure.
Vintage store: Cul de Sac here in Villa Crespo always surprises me, and the owner´s Milli Vanilli haircut alone is worth the visit.
Place for coffee: Manu's 90's espresso machine here at Bungalow Room is unbeatable. But if it's sunny and I have some money, I go fight old ladies at the Museo de Arte Decorativo´s Café.
Place for choripan sandwiches: Julio's, Julio's, Julio's! Choripan meat has become a little dangerous lately so I take precautions… sometimes.
Best alfajor cookie: Cachafaz on payday and Jorgito at the end of the month. Both are great.
Weekend getaway: Mar Del Plata is awesome because you can skip going to the beach and still have lots of fun.
Barrio to spend your Sunday: My bed. If I’m out, I like going to the Salvation Army at Pompeya or the Parque Centenario to bargain for cheap little things.
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JULIO - Escalabrini Ortiz 700 - MAP
PATIO DE LICEO - Av. Santa Fe 2729 - Map
POPA GALLERY - Lamadrid 882, La Boca - map
COBRA LIBROS - Aranguren 150 - MAP
FIRE WALK WITH ME - Arce 941 - MAP
CUL DE SAC -
Gerardo Dubois is an exciting newcomer in the Argentinian fashion world. He debuted his first collection in 2006, and established his own brand, Bandoleiro. Named for the Portuguese word for "bandit," Bandoleiro produces clothing that is exotic and youthful, exuberant and provocative, and always rooted in Argentina's rustic cabellero culture. Check out the crazy-cute dresses Gerardo did for us and see what he recommends doing in his homebase of Buenos Aires.
Place for a low-key dinner with friends: Julio's, the parrilla (or steakhouse) near my workshop, is the best. It's a small place with good meat and crispy fries.
Gallery: All the galleries at the Patio del Liceo are constantly getting better. And if you're around La Boca you can't miss Popa—those guys are crazy!
Bookstore: Cobra Libros! I'm always looking for those limited edition Gustavo DiMario photo books.
Place to shop: Bungalow Room and Fire Walk With Me, for sure.
Vintage store: Cul de Sac here in Villa Crespo always surprises me, and the owner´s Milli Vanilli haircut alone is worth the visit.
Place for coffee: Manu's 90's espresso machine here at Bungalow Room is unbeatable. But if it's sunny and I have some money, I go fight old ladies at the Museo de Arte Decorativo´s Café.
Place for choripan sandwiches: Julio's, Julio's, Julio's! Choripan meat has become a little dangerous lately so I take precautions… sometimes.
Best alfajor cookie: Cachafaz on payday and Jorgito at the end of the month. Both are great.
Weekend getaway: Mar Del Plata is awesome because you can skip going to the beach and still have lots of fun.
Barrio to spend your Sunday: My bed. If I’m out, I like going to the Salvation Army at Pompeya or the Parque Centenario to bargain for cheap little things.
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JULIO - Escalabrini Ortiz 700 - MAP
PATIO DE LICEO - Av. Santa Fe 2729 - Map
POPA GALLERY - Lamadrid 882, La Boca - map
COBRA LIBROS - Aranguren 150 - MAP
FIRE WALK WITH ME - Arce 941 - MAP
CUL DE SAC -