Esquina Homero Manzi

Homero Manzi was born in 1907 and wrote his first tango, “Why Don’t You Kiss Me,” at the age of fourteen. Famous in his day for “melancholy” milonga songs (are there any other kind?) he wrote many songs recorded by Carlos Gardel and then went on to write screenplays and direct films. Esquina Homero Manzi celebrates his legacy with an art gallery, tango shows, tango lessons, and Argentine cuisine, all co-existing in the same artistic space. A surprisingly economic option for shows of its kind, the food is unfortunately known for being only fair in quality. When the show starts, the lights really go down, so don’t plan on eating too much while you watch, anyway. Lasting an hour and a half, the show consists of a company of twenty dancers backed up by a four-piece band and two singers, all of whom perform the music of Manzi and his contemporaries. To be truly Argentine, go to the after-midnight show on Fridays and Saturdays. There is also a tango show and lunch on Sundays, giving you a wide variety of scheduling options.