Sunday, August 13, 2023, was a unique day in Buenos Aires: Election Day when Argentinian law mandates that everyone votes and bars are closed for alcohol sales. It was our final day in Argentina and of our international adventure, and we were eager to savor one last glass, or maybe two, of that delightful Argentinian Malbec we’d grown so fond of.
We decided to revisit D’Oro Italian Bar, where we had experienced a fantastic meal a few nights earlier. We planned to enjoy a great dinner, even if we couldn't indulge in a glass of wine. When we arrived, the place seemed unusually dark. It presented as if it were closed entirely, which would not have been completely off the mark considering it was Election Day. However, I had a hunch that maybe, just maybe, it wasn’t entirely shut down.
So, we pushed open the front door, which was unlocked, and discovered a floor-to-ceiling black curtain that had not been there the previous time we visited. With a bit of trepidation, we slowly moved the curtain aside—and to our amazement, the restaurant was alive and bustling! Not only that, but wine was being poured freely! We had accidentally uncovered our very own secret Argentinian speakeasy on Election Day! It felt like we’d stumbled upon a hidden gem where the usual rules didn’t apply, making our final evening in Buenos Aires an adventure of its own!
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