Familiar to many, the puerta cerrada or closed door culinary movement was practically invented in Buenos Aires. One could argue the concept of opening ones home to paying diners was pioneered …
Restaurants South AmericaCasa Coupage Restaurant, Buenos Aires: How the mighty have fallen
Restaurants South AmericaRoux Restaurant, Buenos Aires: Contemporary dining with a touch of the Med
I must admit, when I first came across Roux in the Buenos Aires restaurant listings, my pulse quickened slightly. A massive fan of Michel Roux Jr’s sublime Mayfair institution Le …
Restaurants South AmericaDuhau Restaurant & Vinoteca, Buenos Aires: Still very polished
The more one travels, the more adept you become at eavesdropping on conversations in incognito mode. These days, the encounters I’m typically witnessing tend to revolve around a certain smugness. You may …
Restaurants South AmericaChila Restaurant, Buenos Aires: A haute cuisine showcase
The night we dined at Chila, it came to my realization that despite having an inordinate supply of good restaurants to choose from, the fine dining scene in Buenos Aires …
Restaurants South AmericaAramburu Restaurant, Buenos Aires: Hitting the right culinary notes
“This can’t be it…” were the words of disbelief uttered as the taxi came to a halt in front of Aramburu. A darling of the Buenos Aires dining scene, Aramburu was to …
The Edit2017 travel planning and ending the year Highlife-style
With the holidays imminently upon us, once again it’s time for the other Mr. Highlife and I to pack our bags in preparation for our annual Christmas trip. For the last couple …
The EditTop 10 Buenos Aires experiences worth exploring
Travelling the world in pursuit of unique experiences often involves immersing oneself in to local life, rather than subscribing to the view of any one influencer or resource. The result? Stumbling …
Hotels South AmericaPark Hyatt Palacio Duhau Hotel, Buenos Aires: Cool and sophisticated
The very first time I visited Buenos Aires back in 2007, it stole a little piece of my heart. I was in love, describing it to friends as a cross …
Hotels South AmericaCasa Glebinias, Chacras de Coria – Mendoza: Delightful countryside retreat
While the focus of my site may be on luxury travel, every now and then I’m willing to expand my coverage to include places I feel deserve to be mentioned. Casa …