Monthly Archives: September 2010

How To Communicate with Your Waiter or Waitress in Buenos Aires

Posted on September 30, 2010 by Daniel Karlin

The wait staff in Argentina is much more laid back than in the US. They will not come up to your table every five seconds asking if you’re satisfied with your food or if you need more water (see “7 … Continue reading →

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How To Go to a Hospital in Buenos Aires

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Daniel Karlin

You’re really regretting eating that pancho (hot dog) from that street vendor. You tripped while walking on one of Buenos Aires’ numerous broken sidewalks and your ankle may be broken. The man coughing next to you on the Subte didn’t … Continue reading →

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Argentine Wine: America’s “Darling”

Posted on September 27, 2010 by Daniel Karlin

While still far behind the wine kings that are France, Italy, and Australia, Argentina continues to enter the ring and fight for its place in the cellars, restaurants, and glasses of American wine enthusiasts. Washington Post columnist Dave McIntyre gives … Continue reading →

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Malbec Foot Ointment?

Posted on September 21, 2010 by Daniel Karlin

According to a recent article at BreakingTravelNews.com, wine is being used at Belle Uve spa at the Le Tre Vaselle Resort in Torgiano, Italy as a form of therapy.  Ointments are made from grapes and herbs and then used as … Continue reading →

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More Great Press for Anuva Wine Tastings

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Daniel Karlin

Please read: http://mybeautifulair.wordpress.com/2010/09/18/anvuna-wines/

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Sugar and Spice Cookie’s Frank Almeida Likes Anuva Wines

Posted on September 19, 2010 by Daniel Karlin

So great to have you Frank! Thanks for the kind words! http://azucar-y-especias.blogspot.com/2010/09/anuva-wine-tastings.html

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Restaurant Review: Mumbai, Palermo, Buenos Aires

Posted on September 12, 2010 by Daniel Karlin

After trying this food at a friend’s birthday party, I thought, “Fantastic! Spice! Curry!”. But then I went to the restaurant. And I can tell you I am NEVER GOING BACK… When you enter, a wall of incense hits you … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Other Places to Visit in Argentina

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Daniel Karlin

Everybody who comes to Argentina goes through Buenos Aires at some point. It is nearly impossible not to. Considering this, and considering that most of the people who come only visit Buenos Aires, but want to visit at least somewhere … Continue reading →

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How Much to Tip in Buenos Aires and For What

Posted on September 2, 2010 by Daniel Karlin

An often asked question by visitors to Buenos Aires, Argentina, is what to tip for, and how much to tip. In the United States, we have a culture of tipping often and generously, that is rivaled nowhere else in the … Continue reading →

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