Filete

So, I've mentioned before how much I'm into the "Filete" art they have here. It's less of an "art form", more of a style of decoration, very typical of Argentina. It's everywhere, and I love love love it! Today I bought another little sign for myself. I also chatted up the "Filetador" in the San Telmo market and he told me a little bit about it. Then I just googled it, and found this little article...click here

Theeennn, in the article, it mentions the workshop of Martiniano Arce. I pass by this building everyday, it's also right across from the Origen Cafe that I love so much. I'm always looking at it, thinking it's so pretty, and it has a filete style sign outside...but whatever, everything does. So turns out, it's a workshop and home of a well known filetador, and I guess, we can go inside?? I'm so gonna try tomorrow, I can't wait!

Origen Cafe

Today I found Origen Cafe. Thank god. I looked everywhere for a little cafe where I can park it and hang out. Maybe have some breakfast. Maybe a cerveza. Maybe both. I found it. I noticed Stellas are cheaper than Coronas (lol!). It took me 25 minutes to find it, and it's 2 blocks away... again, still taking the long way.

From there, I saw a little sushi place, a little pizza place, and heladeria (woot! ice cream), and a pastry shop called Costa Ricas. Shout out! So i bought an empanada from there.

On my way back to my piso, I found a little used book store, and met Cesar, the owner. He was really nice, made me feel welcome, and I think he was telling me of when he used to be fat and have long hair? Maybe? Anyways, I bought a book.

At this point, I had a little skip in my step, smiling a lot. The area is starting to feel more homey. Then I got home, looked in the mirror and saw a large chunk of green parsley in my teeth. fml.