El Vesuvio

This article is about ice cream in Buenos Aires. For the clandestine detention center, see El Vesubio. Facade of the Vesuvius.

The Vesuvio [sic] is one of the oldest ice cream parlors in Buenos Aires, even some sources mention it as the first in the whole city, or in the whole of Argentina.

It was founded in 1902, and from that moment occupies the same place in Corrientes Avenue 1181, one block from the Buenos Aires Obelisco and within the cultural sector of that artery, where theaters and cinemas abound and there is an intense nightlife.

It stands out for keeping its original boisserie of oak and fine stained glass decorating the interior, although both the ceiling and the top of the walls were redecorated several times, losing its original appearance. It was mentioned by Piazzolla and Ferrer in his tango The last grela. History

The Cocitore family, introduced in Argentina the first manual machine to manufacture ice cream, once inaugurated El Vesuvio in 1902, would become the famous ice cream shop, the first in Argentina. At that time, 2 people had to operate the crank of the large copper cylinder which, surrounded by ice and salt, dispensed with the electrical energy to make rich ice creams.

In 1920, to ensure the activity of the premises throughout the year, expanded its area to confectionery, serving chocolate with churros and a tasty pastry.

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