For its restaurants and bars, Thames Street in Buenos Aires has been chosen among the 10 “coolest” in the world

At the top of the circuits of London, Los Angeles and Barcelona. Thus Time Out, a prestigious British publication – digital and printed – present in 58 countries, Thames, one of the streets with the greatest gastronomic movement in the city of Buenos Aires, which he has located in the top 10 of the coolest in the world.

For the selection, they interviewed 27,000 inhabitants of different cities and asked specialized local journalists to classify the main streets of the world taking into account criteria related to food, pleasure, culture and community.

“All these streets have great stories say. They are a microcosm of everything we love about cities: dinners that are a destination in themselves, vibrant local culture, tons of history, and in a year where dreams of travel faded and we had to stay closer to home, they made us feel like we were part of something bigger too», Details the article published in Time Out, entitled The 30 coolest streets in the world.

About the Thames, Sorrel Moseley-Williams – English journalist living in Buenos Aires – writes: “A lively street that connects elegant Palermo with the most avant-garde Villa Crespois well known for its independent kitchens and bars, many of which are housed in restored buildings. ”

What places would recommend visiting Time Out on Thames Street

The circuit proposed by this gastronomic expert starts at Sarkis and underlines the peculiarity that the many regulars of this Armenian cuisine still life: its cheap prices. Its abundant tabbouleh salads, its fried and raw keppe and its rice pilaf are among the essentials to share with many.

He also mentions Las Pizarras, a contemporary signature kitchen space that stands out for “quality small plates”. Inventory chosen by Moseley-Williams continues with Asian Steakhouse Fat kid, the churros and taco bar Juan Pedro Caballero and “choripaneria al paso”, Chori.

There is also room for novelties on the circuit: it’s called Mercat, a gourmet market with 27 recently opened stores. And when it comes to drinks he leans towards Three monkeys: “It has been rated as one of the best bars in the world,” the article says.

Of Cacho rotisserie, which has a well-porteño culinary concept, emphasizes its specialization in aperitifs and on Bistro Puro indicates that this is the place for cigar and whiskey lovers.

In the recommendations could not miss a grill. The one chosen was unconventional but still very busy: The butcher’s shop. In this place characterized by its short menu and smoked dishes, the food critic is inclined to recommend a few “guilty sweetbread with a touch of sugar cane honey. “Also, a place that particularly attracts the attention of foreigners, Todos mates, which sells yerbas mate (organic and flavored), with elegant bulbs and artisanal value-added equipment.

And for those who want a drink, he suggests visiting a Buenos Aires nightlife classic, the Bar 878. It’s been more than fifteen years behind a large door, that the days of pandemic service are still open, and a Capicúa number hides this “cavernous space with two bars directed by the excellent bartender Julián Díaz”. In this case, the advice is very punctual, try The French 4, a sparkling drink from Gin and pear, ideal for closing toast.

The 30 coolest streets in the world chosen by Time Out

Here is the full list published by Time Out.

1. Smith Street, Melbourne, Australia

2. Passeig de Sant Joan, Barcelona, ​​Spain

3. South Bank, London, United Kingdom

4. San Isidro, Havana, Cuba

5. Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States

6. Witte de Withstraat, Rotterdam, Bajos Country

7. Rua Três Rios, San Pablo, Brazil

8. Haji Lane, Singapore

9. Rua Rodrigues de Faria, Lisbon, Portugal

10. Thames Street, Buenos Aires, Argentina

11. Křižíkova Street, Prague, Czech Republic

12. 7th Street, Melville, Johannesburg, South Africa