Gran Bar Danzon, Buenos Aires, Argentina - Bar Review | Condé Nast Traveler

"First impression? Classy and sophisticated, this is the kind of bar where you want to score a sofa in the lounge, browse the list of 400 wines by the glass, and order sushi along with a dessert sampler. Cool. So who’s there? This place opened back in 1998 and has consistently catered to a sophisticated looking crowd—think the professional crowd conducting business, 40-something jetsetters, local couples on a first date, and tourists who found their way here thanks to the recommendations of the concierge at the Alvear Palace Hotel. How are the drinks? Negronis, Mojitos, Martinis. This bar serves the classics to a crowd who appreciate an interesting twist. The Red Hot caipirinha, for example, is made with Ketel One, Martini Rosso, passion fruit, raspberry, lime, sugar and a dash of Tabasco. Worth ordering something to eat, too? Grand Bar Danzon is known not just for the wine list, but also for a pretty awesome menu, including ceviche, grilled meats, pastas, and some of the best sushi in town. Did the staff do you right? The staff seem to be having as much fun as the patrons, but not so much that they lose track of your order. If you get there before everyone else, they might even strike up a conversation. Wrap it up: what are we coming here for? A date, a business dinner, a night out with a group of friends: This place is good for whatever kind of night you want. But best make reservations." - Celeste Moure