Ushered in through a discreet entrance guarded by two immaculate bouncers it takes a while to make sense of what's around. Benches lined with deep black velvet punctuated with blood red resin–covered bowls run along the centre of this cavernous tunnel of a hall. Half–open doors reveal tantalising glimpses of exclusive shops, softly lit bars and lavishly appointed restaurants. Snatches of conversation, moody jazz and the smell of clean, fresh lemons make me wish there was more time to spend in this intriguing dream of a hotel.
Visit Buenos Aires to learn tango and for the clubs but be sure to book a night here. It’s one you’ll remember forever.
The show here begins with the orchestra playing sad tangos, and then opens up with such a powerful and emotional rendition of Carlos Gardel's signature song, "Mi Buenos Aires Querido" that you'll almost feel like crying. This is perhaps the most elegant of the tango show palaces, built over the location of "Chanta Cuatro" -- a restaurant where Carlos Gardel used to dine with his friends and across the street from the Abasto Shopping Center, another location associated with him. The luxurious old-time-style dining room here features high-tech acoustics and superb dancers, creating a wonderful tango environment. Doors open at 8pm.
Annexed to "the Querandí", "La Cava" is also an old large house from eighteen hundred restorers in two thousand four under supervision of the Historical Patrimony Office. The recycling labours have managed to maintain the constructive characteristics of the original time adapting the spirit of our days. The result: a warm place with reminiscences of another time where minutes pass quietly prepared to capture unforgettable moments.
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