Originally a small sidewalk cafe opened in 1850, La Biela earned its distinction in the 1950s as the rendezvous choice of race car champions. Black and white photos of these Argentine racers decorate the huge dining room. Today, artists, politicians, and neighborhood executives (as well as a fair number of tourists) all frequent La Biela, which serves breakfast, informal lunch plates, ice creams and crepes. The outdoor terrace sits beneath an enormous 19th-century Gum tree opposite the church of Nuestra Señora del Pinar. It is said that you have not seen Buenos Aires until you stop for a coffee or whisky at La Biela, and indeed this thoroughbred Argentine has become one of the city's cultural landmarks. Sip an espresso and watch the crowd.