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Breakfast. Buenos Aires, Argentina

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January 2020 Medialunas Breakfast means two things here – coffee and medialunas or coffee and tostados (see below).    The streets are lined with cafes offering coffee and medialuna deals.    These crescents of deliciousness are slightly crispy and syrupy on the outside, soft and fluffy in the middle.    The coffee perfectly balances the sweetness, I didn’t want them to end!    The best ones I found were at Dulce Maria in Martinez which has the added bonus of being on the Rio de la Plata beach, with views across the water to the city.    Go on a Sunday, late morning, to soak up the atmosphere when locals head to the beach. Tostados The other breakfast option (breakfast is a simple and light affair in Argentina).    Toasted bread served with cream cheese and jam – these work surprisingly well together and are a good option for a tasty breakfast that will leave you with space for an asado later. Find it everywhe...