658184 Thu Oct 08 21:57:53 -0700 2009 7 56 South America 0 5090205 I've spent a fair amount of time reading posts for BA and have put together an initial list of places. I’m starting to feel a bit overwhelmed on selection. Also, several of the posts were about a year old so not sure if the quality of some of these places are still good. Any thoughts in helping to narrow the list would be greatly appreciated. • Thymus • La Cabera • The Standard • Mot • Sirop • Novocento • Las Cholas • Carlos Calvo • Social Paraiso • Olsen • Casa Cruz • El Obrero • Sucre Restaurant • Grand Bar Darzon • Rodrigo Toso Café • El Trapiche Thu Oct 08 21:57:54 -0700 2009 12368 nutmeg 1 5112883 Unfortunately I can't add to this post, but I intend to follow it closely as we will be in Ba in January!! I'll be packing this list to go!! Thanks Sun Oct 18 15:40:45 -0700 2009 5090205 18940 LoN 2 5114008 Excellent! Will I'll be there in a month and will post back what I find. Hopefully, someone else will respond before I go so the list will be narrowed a little more. Mon Oct 19 07:40:22 -0700 2009 5112883 12368 nutmeg 3 5115631 We just got back - I'll try to post something here soon, but am dealing with the getting-back crises . . . Mon Oct 19 16:45:18 -0700 2009 5114008 14768 Erich 1 5119382 I am in BA New Years Eve. Any reccomendation for a strong local feel with Tango? I nderstand many will not be open on NYE Wed Oct 21 06:50:38 -0700 2009 5090205 1118006 rblococo 1 5135470 Just returned. What a great city. I am afraid we didn't go to any of your choices, but will add two to consider: Francis Mallman's Patagonia Sur (my husband said it was the best steak, besides Peter Luger's in NY, he'd had)--but beware, it is really expensive, NY prices; and Casa Felix, a wonderful pescetarian supperclub in a private home. Regarding your list, I can tell you that chef Diego Felix of Casa Felix said he loves Social Paraiso for real local food and atmosphere. Tue Oct 27 14:40:50 -0700 2009 5090205 547189 chowbie 2 5135686 We are going to BA in late February and I'm definitely planning to book Casa Felix. I read about it earlier this year, and I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it. Tue Oct 27 16:09:43 -0700 2009 5135470 16039 SusanB 1 5137068 I'd add La Cabana in Recoleta and Cafe Tortoni downtown ,- you really have to see it it's fabulous. Two other cafes I love are Violetas (with lovely flowery stained glass although I don't like the waiters there!) and La Biela which has the best Chocolate Espanol in town. Wed Oct 28 08:00:45 -0700 2009 5090205 66022 bronwen