Why You'll Love It: With spring upon us and summer’s warming glow fast approaching, a trip to Argentina or another alluring Southern Hemisphere locale is slightly disincentivized. But for those still tempted to visit the land of the gauchos, a trip to Nova Bar & Grill is a remarkably more affordable alternative. Featuring a boca-watering menu of classic Argentine dishes, this Warehouse District hotspot will give you an authentic taste of South America without the hassle of a  10-hour flight.

What You Should Try: Combining classic South American recipes with Mediterranean flavors brought to Argentina last century, the cuisine of Buenos Aires and beyond is a true mix of flavors. No starters are more tried-and-true than the Crispy Empanadas stuffed with your choice of spinach, beef or chicken, or the Nova Picada including dry salami, fontina cheese, olives and picked vegetables. For your main course, you can’t go wrong with one of seven specialty pizzas, or the most Argentine dish of all, the Parrillada, a mix of succulent grilled meats and veggies, including short ribs, skirt steak, Argentine sausage, chicken and black pudding with chimichurri, sautéed greens and brushetta. Wash it all down with a lip-smacking Malbec, a custom-made martini, or one of over 30 beers.