This is how ordering works in Buenos Aires. First you sit down, the waiter will come give you some menus and bring you bottled water. Then study the wine list and what you will probably want to order for a starter. The waiters in Buenos Aires are never going to come to your table until you have closed your menu!!! If you look like you are deep in ...

A friend from Moscow was visiting so I thought this would be a nice introduction to Buenos Aires since I had read some wonderful reviews. We were seated promptly, served bread and our water glasses were filled and that was the last time anyone came near our table for the next half hour. After that point I went back to the hostess and asked to have ...