AsadoAdventure Blog — Food, Culture & Stories from Buenos Aires

I’m Frank, a Chicagoan who made Buenos Aires home. After 13 years building Sugar & Spice, I started AsadoAdventure. Here I share the food culture, craft beer, street art, and trusted spots that shape our tours and my everyday life in Palermo Viejo.

Sommelier Bertie pouring red Argentine Malbec wine at Wine Discovery tasting room in Palermo Buenos Aires

Argentine Wine Tasting in Buenos Aires: Four Bottles, Four Regions, One Table in Palermo

A wine tasting in Buenos Aires that goes beyond Mendoza Malbec — four small-production bottles, four regions, regional food pairings, and a 2016 Malbec that stopped the table.

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Iron and glass greenhouse in the Carlos Thays Botanical Garden surrounded by trees and sunlight.

Carlos Thays Botanical Garden Tour: Walking With Carlos Thays

The Carlos Thays Botanical Garden is one of the calmest corners of Buenos Aires. Shade, sculptures, and those iconic greenhouses tell the story of the man who planted the city’s identity one tree at a time.

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Walking Chicago’s Beer Baron Row: A Journey Through Wicker Park’s Liquid History

Step into Beer Baron Row Chicago and discover Wicker Park’s brewing past. From German mansions to Schlitz tied-houses, the 606 Trail, Malört, and Cohasset Punch — this walking tour uncovers the city’s history one sip at a time.

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Raw strip steak seasoned with salt, placed on the grill, beginning to render as smoke curls upward — the first step of an Argentine asado.

Argentine Asado Experience: When the Guide Doesn’t Show, You Still Grill

When the guide didn’t show, I stepped up — grill, guests, and all. A story about fire, food, and ten years of hosting asados in Buenos Aires.

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Guests enjoying a curated asado experience in a lush Buenos Aires patio, with a grillmaster preparing meats and a long communal table set for a food tour event

🔥 Designing the Best Food Tours in Buenos Aires for the Modern Traveler

Discover how we design bespoke food tours in Buenos Aires, where luxury meets authenticity. From private asado celebrations to curated wine pairings, this post explores what sets our exclusive culinary experiences apart for discerning travelers seeking something truly memorable.

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Saddle Up for an Unforgettable Journey at Camino Pampa

Escape Buenos Aires for a day at Camino Pampa: horseback rides, asado feasts, folk music, and gaucho traditions in the heart of the pampas!

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A bottle of Fernet Branca, Coca-Cola, ice, and a glass of Fernandito cocktail on a kitchen counter, with a charcuterie board of cheese and salami prepared for serving

Fernandito and another Italian connection

Argentina’s national cocktail, the Fernandito, is more than just Fernet and Coke—it’s a story of immigration, taste, and cultural pride. In this post, we trace the drink’s Italian roots, how it became a local staple, and why it still shows up alongside every picada worth remembering.

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