La Cabaña del Bosque in Mar del Plata – A Secret Sweet Lovers’ Haven
May 24, 2007 Click to Comment →
Tucked away in the forest of Mar del Plata and nestled in the abundant greenery sits a hidden and unusual place. From the outside it appears to be an attractive private home, but walk up the winding stone stairs and through the heavy wood door and you are instantly greeted by a spread of cakes and goodies fit for Argentina’s finest. A truly cozy hideaway, La Cabana del Bosque, is a unique outing and the perfect spot for a bit of afternoon tea.
Have you ever been desperate to find a gallon of soy sauce? I know I have. Well there is no need to fret my friends… Barrio China, that’s China town to you and me, is here to help, with not one but several stores providing a plethora of soy sauce in all varieties and sizes. No seriously, China town, in a small corner of the Belgrano neighborhood, does provide some of the few shops in the city where things like hot sauce, tofu, black beans, and Dijon mustard can be purchased.
The Café Tortoni is the classis example of Buenos Aires’ old world charm. It is sophisticated, elegant, and currently a major tourist attraction with prices to match. That said it is still worth a visit. Stand outside under the antique sign on Avenida de Mayo and you are in the heart of Buenos Aires, with the Plaza de Congresso to the West and the Casa Rosada and plaza de Mayo to the East. The Café Tortoni is the one of the cities relics and when you step inside you’ll find that not much has changed from the day it was built. 
