The mystery of the closure of the Rond Point | Chronic

Through the clogged glbad, the tables on the sidewalk and the workers coming in and out of the building on Monday afternoon, the rumor announced that the end of the iconic Roundabout had arrived. That the bar that has been working for more than 40 years in the corner of Figueroa Alcorta and Tagle, would no longer open its doors.

This headquarters of meetings of businessmen, politicians and other characters from the wildlife of Buenos Aires, will finally appear closed, but for three months and for reforms.

The confirmation comes from the group of investors who took command of the Rond Point in 2004, when the first and big renovation was launched. This work ended in 2005 and took a little more than a year, during which the confectionery also remained closed. This time they are dealing with much shorter deadlines and a return with the same name, something that has also been questioned.

The Corner of the Round Point became an icon of entertainment and politics when, in the 90s, it was a mandatory stop for artists, athletes and political figures. Domingo Cavallo who still has his office very close to it, was a regular and some journalists remember that when it was difficult to find the minister, the best thing was "to stand guard" Round Point.

"This is a reform of the salon, style, but not the name, Round Point will continue to be round point," they say, briefly, to the developer. And they mention that the duration of work will last between 60 and 90 days. A pause to make room for countless anecdotes involving celebrities, politicians and the press itself, all accustomed to the former bar of the former ATC (now Public TV), "[19459015saythecontractorswhoaregoingtoremodelit19659002] This work will take about two months, then the reopening will take place, with renewed gastronomic proposals and a more modern, technologically important setting.