Torres!
Torres (Towers) is the name of the brand new, take-out rotisserie at the corner of Charcas and Thames (replacing a restaurant that left so little of an impression on me, I already forget its name). The name comes from the massive construction projects nearby: Cardón Torre Rural, Palermo Uno, Palermo Twins, Town House Soho ... and I know I'm forgetting some more. (Ian claims there's a Palermo Unico 2 on the way, but I don't quite believe him.)I'm slightly obsessed with all these new towers popping up around us, so I know there will be future posts on the subject. I mean, Cardón -- a clothing brand -- Torre Rural looks almost done. (Sorry: The photo here is old.) The parillas out back are enormous. Question: Will there be places to tie up horses? And then Palermo Uno is not almost done. With an expected 38 stories right next to Cardón's 19, it's going to make those rural towers look downright del campo.
Reporting from the top floor of our (cough) two-story building...
Previously: Building Boom Backlash
posted by cintra @ 2:54 PM
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it was a terrible heladeria, mejor forgotten...
I wish. No, there are still two terrible heladerias on Thames -- at Guemes and at Paraguay. This was a little corner parilla next to Ama Soho that invested in projectors to show world cup games & that was the only time I saw people in there.
I stumbled onto your blog while doing a google search. I just love your witty style! it's quite fun to read. You're a genius writer, but you probably already know that!
Anon., you have us blushing. Very kind words.
Yes your blog is so right and I am happy that you adressed the issues .
While most people here think that north americans are cold and heartless people I say to them to come and visit me in Boise Idaho and see how the people treat each other. Sure there are cities in America that people arent so nice but I have noticed In Buenos Aires do not accept foreigners willingly.
There is a barrier here that is like a brick wall and while people seem nice on the surface its all for show .
While I do find Buenos Aires attractive to look at unfortunately for me the people are its worst characteristic .
if one more taxi driver or person on the street tells me what I think of their city and then without me answering raves on about how beautiful the city is and how the portenas are the worlds most beautiful .
To me it smacks of insecurity and immaturity . The men even in their 50s act like babies and think that they can say what they want when they want to me on the street. I find this behaviour very low class.
In most of the world this would be considered sexual discrimination and then they have the audacity to pretend they are sophisticated.
Also Buenos Aires is very classist and people constantly putting people down just because of the area they live in.
It seems you just have to mention you live in Recoleta even if you are in Retiro or barrio norte and they think it gives them class.
Tell me what is so special about Recoleta ? There are some nice streets of course near the cemetary but the majority is uglier than most barrios in the city.
Also the fashions here are all class but as they say back home with no ass. I mean the labels are worn out screaming to the world for attention. Where are the individual fashionistas that you would see in most big cities .
And the food well that must have really fooled the travel writers who spend their days raving and reaving about the restaurants here.
Yes if you like meat and potatoes its the bomb but other more sophiticated cuisines like French Chinese and Italian its very average .
The pastas and sauces here are mediocre at best and most chinese restaurants here serve 1950s style chinese food so not to upset the porteno palate which is as bland as they can get.
I am sorry if I seem negative but I have been here too long to be fooled anymore .
I will be moving on soon to Bogota Columbia and while it is not paradise at leat the people are humble
Hi, I guess you guys are locals. I have purchased a condo in the Palermo Twins. Would love any feedback on the status of the project.
To anynimous: great to hear that your leaving BA! :)
Believe me, you don't know the real BA - I can tell that from your post.
Cheers.
vayase la mierda basura
Yo conosco muy bien la ciudad
chauchau
"... I will be moving on soon to Bogota Columbia..."
The sooner the better, Mr. Boise Idaho Anonymous. (try some Spanish next, it´s Colombia, Bogotá)
it's hard to keep all you anon.'s straight. ignoring boise-anon.(too depressing), i wanted to respond to palermo twins-anon. from where i pass on paraguay each day, the construction looks like it's moving along very quickly. i think i saw 6 stories looming over my beloved pinguino cafe today. are you living outside of argentina? is the condo to be an investment, to rent out? i'm curious.
Cintra, take a look at:
www.cafedelasciudades.com.ar/tendencias_33_1.htm
They have very interesting articles on the "Torres Countries" and the profile of the people they are trying to capture (your future neighbors).
There´s a Swiss guy living in BsAs that calls the process "la boludización de Palermo"... quite sharp too.
This is Palermo Twins Anon. Agreed all the Anon postings are extremely confusing - just cant fathom having yet another username and password to remember but I will. Anyhow I really appreciate your update especially since we are somewhat in the dark here and sending a large wire transfer to the developer each month makes us nervous for obvious reasons. Here is my story - I fell in love with BA after visiting there about 15 years ago and have since returned about a dozen times on both biz and pleasure. I really find the palermo neighborhood to be unique and exciting and on whim last year went into the sales office. I had been considering buying an existing apartment but since there is no funding source for foreigners the only way for us to afford a place, was to buy in a construction pahase and make payments. Our plan is to keep the apartment and rent it and let friends use it but much obviously depends on what life dishes out. Anyhow if you could post the progress every so often that would be great, you'll always be welcome for a swim in the pool and steaks on the parilla!
I stumbled upon your wonderfully "on target" blog while spending time with Robert's "line of sight," which I read daily.
I am a norteamericano who ( with my wife ) owns an apartment on Av, Sta. Fe and is counting the years 'til we can fully retire from the USA and spend several months a year in Bs As.
I will now add your blog to my daily reading.
Question ... I went in as an anonymous commenter simply 'cause I didn't understand the Google reference ... is that my Gmail username & password being asked for? Why would I offer my password? It's clear I don't understand.
But I'll continue to return.
Confused in NYC
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