El Gato Negro

Like the old Café Tortoni, the Black Cat Café is on the list of places declared 'Cafés Notables of Buenos Aires'. No wonder as this beautiful corner of Avenida Corrientes is one of the most charming places to stop for coffee, tea or dinner. The Black Cat was founded in 1927. Its shelves crammed with spices and teas seem not to have changed since then. The cafe also serves as a deli and dinner is served to the accompaniment of jazz bands. The cafe is part of the life of the Corrientes night owl. It is the perfect place to stop before or after going to the movies or the theater or browsing in the