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.

Argentina beef prices up over 1000% since 2023, Argentina cost of living crisis

Argentina's Cost of Living Crisis: When the Economists Celebrate and the Rest of Us Pay the Bill

A senator promotes donkey meat on the Senate floor. Beef prices are up over 1,000% since Milei took office. Factories are closing while importers thrive. And inflation is creeping back. A Buenos Aires food tour operator looks at what the economists celebrating Argentina's "turnaround" keep leaving out.

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Hereford cattle grazing on open pasture near Lago Chepelmut in Tierra del Fuego, Argentina

22 Tons, Three Lies, and What I Actually Know About Argentine Beef

China flagged one container of Argentine beef and the internet declared an entire industry worthless. I have lived here since 1999. Here is what actually happened, what Argentine beef really is, and the politics nobody wants to admit.

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Heating chimichurri over the fire during an Argentine asado in Buenos Aires

The Real History of Chimichurri and Why We Warm It at AsadoAdventure

“Chimichurri has more myths than ingredients. In this story from my Palermo Viejo kitchen, we explore real chimichurri history, the surprising blend of Indigenous and European traditions behind it, and why I warm the sauce over the fire during every AsadoAdventure. This is the simple ritual guests remember long after the last bite of steak.”

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What the World’s Kitchens Know About Immigration and Diversity in Food

What happens when a nation forgets that its greatest strength has always come from those who arrived with different stories, skills, and dre

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The Real “Tainted Beef” Story: Argentine Beef Imports to the U.S.

USAmerica’s beef panic says more about politics than food. From Buenos Aires, the outrage looks all too familiar.

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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.