Chinatown

So, Andre, our new friend Jennie and I went to Buenos Aires' Chinatown this weekend. It is pint sized in comparison to the NYC Chinatown. It's puny even next to the one back in DR. But, what I will give it is that it's very clean, well lit, touristy and welcoming. We had a fabulous lunch, yes! Chinese food, did a little shopping and experienced some wonderful Engrish.

They have the very basic chatchka stores:





Your staple Chinese supermarket where you can find sun dried mountain cat, pickled canary sphincters and other wonderfully Asian ingredients:



Fun fact: Chinatown is the only place in Buenos Aires where you can get authentic Peanut Butter. And just when you thought it couldn't get more indulgent; they give you options! Creamy or Crunchy?



They also have adapted temples of worship.



"Sin Heng Presbiterian Church: Cult in Spanish."



Quality shopping:



Isn't the advertising brilliant?



And the fashion? Oh my!



And, of course, what would a Monkey Paw post be without a little Street Art - Chinatown Edition.




Listen, I know this stuff is Japanese. I don't do the spraying, I just do the reporting.