Milión

Milión is one of those exclusive places - the kind that's so hip it doesn't even need a sign. The first time I went searching for it I passed by a few times before backtracking and looking closely at the address. I entered a French-inspired building and hesitantly walked down a dark hall before finding that I was in the right spot.

Located in Retiro, Milión is a renovated mansion that's been converted into one of Buenos Aires' hot spots. The first floor serves as a chic restaraunt, offering regional cuisine with mediterranean hints. A short walk upstairs and you'll find the bar and lounge. The lounge is dimly lit by candles, which illuminate an intimate room filled with antique furniture and coffee tables. In the next room, the bar is the center of attention, exuding a gloden glow through its stained glass top. The drink menu offers a variety of cocktails, including the classic and the innovative, which brings me to my new favorite: the frozen mojito. This slushy green drink comes in a sugar-rimmed glass and is so delicious that if you don't conciously pace yourself, brainfreezes will ensue. The bar also offers a variety of latin-enfused tapas for two.

Just beyond the bar and out the french doors lies a clever little secret: a patio and garden, which provide a quiet oasis amid the skyscrapers of the surrounding city. The ivy-covered walls, white lilies and shady trees make this an ideal spot to sip a cool drink for happy hour or for a late night out with friends.



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