Argentine fine dining was introduced to the global stage in 2023, when the Michelin Guide launched its first guide to the country’s restaurants. The move had a significant impact on the fine dining sector — particularly by boosting tourism and increasing national recognition. The goal was “to bring more people in” amid a steep drop in tourism, on which fine dining restaurants in Buenos Aires rely. He also rejects the perception that fine dining is protected or cushioned against economic turmoil. “People assume everyone in fine dining is wealthy, but the reality is it’s just a different kind of business.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald March 28, 2026 00:26 UTC