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So yesterday we flew into Buenos Aires, Argentina. This land is famous for it’s beef, among other things of course, but I’m focusing on the beef. I headed out with a couple of guys and we headed to a place called “La Brigada” quite famous (but small) for it’s steaks and such. Upon arrival we found that you needed to have a reservation or wait for 2 hours. Since we were hungry, we forged on. We found another little place and they prepped a table for the 13 of us that had somehow come together throughout our epic journey. OK, so it was a 12block walk, but we were hungry. We had wonderful salads, appetizers and wine to start. Then came the main course, I orered Medallon de Lomo (Beef Tenderloin) and Papas Fritas (steak fries). The tenderloin was huge and cooked perfectly. I ate the entire thing despite it’s 16oz weight. It was the best. We finished up the meal with more drinks, and the manager/owner offered us all complimentary champagne. We graciously accepted and toasted to the 2 members who are leaving after Buenos Aires. In the end, our meal for 13 including 6 bottles of wine, booze and top cut states came to a total of 750 Argentinian Pesos…at an exchange rate of 2.7P/1USD that’s about $277USD for 13 people. We ended up each putting in $100pesos and leaving a 73% tip, because the food, service and people were excellent. This place was a great find and probably one of the better steak meals I’ve had in my life. Afte the walk home, I had a drink in the lobby and went upstairs. Watched some Cartoon Network en Espanol (which is getting easier) and then passed out. Today’s going well, and we’re probably going to be here all night, but it’s a wonderful office, with decent speed internet and good company.