Curated Recommendations

Tons of links to, and recommendations about, excursions, lodging, sights, museums, restaurants, buses, trains, gear, books, ferries and ships as we travel all the world’s seven continents. Nothing is on the list unless we personally recommend it. Ongoing updates. Select your preference below …

Hotel Regis Orho
South America, Argentina, Buenos Aires Chip Walter South America, Argentina, Buenos Aires Chip Walter

Hotel Regis Orho

“Since 1945. Located in the mythical and traditional corner of the Lavalle and Esmeralda pedestrian streets, a few meters from Florida Street and Corrientes Avenue, where you can enjoy cinemas, restaurants, shoppings and where the city’s financial and banking activity lives.

The Regis Hotel offers a harmonious combination of attention, comfort and service. With its Spanish colonial style and red brick imprint, it is a minute walk from Lavalle metro station, a 7 minute walk from Colon Theater and 10 minutes walk from the historic Café Tortoni .”

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Casona del Nonno
South America, Argentina, Buenos Aires Chip Walter South America, Argentina, Buenos Aires Chip Walter

Casona del Nonno

“La casona del nonno restaurant, is located on the pedestrian street in the center of the city, a mansion from the beginning of the century with a classic period balcony, welcomes you to receive you warmly in a cozy atmosphere, with excellent service and location in two air-conditioned rooms.

For more than 20 years we have chosen the best products from the same kitchen team and chef to achieve the quality of homemade pasta dishes and combinations with the right sauces. Grill with red meats such as chorizo ​​steak, loin steak, also flavored, poultry prepared in sauce and grilled, Pagónico Lamb. Our Pastas are homemade with a variety of sauces. Fresh fish and shellfish dishes (ask). Rice and risottos. We offer you various garden and seasonal salads.

We also receive you with several menus to choose from, meat, poultry. Fish to share along with tasting pasta dishes.”

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