This is a great example of taking a historic old building that was languishing, and turning it into a hotspot for dining.

Back in the 19th and early 20th centuries, it was used for the carriages belonging to the President of the day. It was recently opened as The Carriage Marketplace, where you can find a variety of eating places all housed on two floors. It has a great atmosphere, and the restoration work is first class.

Venetia and I went last night after a lovely tango concert at the CCK, and we both ate steaks in a smaller version of a very well known parilla called La Cabrera. The place only opened last week, and they are not completely set up yet. For example, they don’t sell wine — what?! You have to go over to the wine place, buy your own wine and bring it back. Hopefully next time they will have it in house.

It was quite crowded, of course, but one of these days I’ll go down earlier in the day during the week and do some sketching. Lots of potential!