Archive for the ‘Argentina Meals Food’ Category
Monday, November 1st, 2010
November 2010 marks the opening of Gaucho's flagship international restaurant in the Middle East's cosmopolitan hotspot, Beirut. Bringing the best in Argentine food with the sophisticated glamour of Buenos Aires, Gaucho is the ultimate dining destination.
Located at Phoenix Tower in Minet El Hosn, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, Gaucho Beirut is ...
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Thursday, October 7th, 2010
Why Now
Since the 19th century, Buenos Aires has been one of South America’s most important port cities. Located along the Rio de la Plata, it attracted many European immigrants, most notably Italians. The mix of people has given the porteños, as residents call themselves, an eclectic culture. Because Argentina is ...
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Monday, October 4th, 2010
Herald on Sunday rating: 3 1/2 out of 5
Address: 234 Jervois Rd, Herne Bay
Phone: (09) 360 0678
Website: buenosairesrestaurant.co.nz
Open: Tuesday-Saturday from 5.30pm; Sunday 11.30am-4pm
Ambience: Not yet
Vegetarians: Thoughtful options
Watch out for: Headlights
Bottom line: Meaty bites
THE BILL
- $275 for three
- Entrees: $6-$15
- Mains: $27-$33
- Desserts: $11-$15
They're fond of their meat in Argentina. When ...
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Saturday, September 18th, 2010
IN Palermo, a residential neighborhood of Buenos Aires, an elegant specialty store called Persicco doles out a confection called chocuquinna. Inspired by a popular Argentine birthday cake, it has a sweet dulce de leche base balanced with hints of cream cheese and laced with chocolate chunks of what could be ...
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Wednesday, September 8th, 2010
I just got back from the source of dulce de leche: Argentina. They serve it everywhere and in everything. On breakfast buffets in the hotels it is translated as “milk candy.” A little much for me in the morning, but if a little spread on your toast gets your day going-why ...
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Friday, August 27th, 2010
This month, I paid $8 to watch a dyed-blonde Julia Roberts prance across the globe, draped in what can only be described as prototypes from J. Crew’s “Ashrams and Anchors” line.
And then, a week later, I did it again.
I freely admit that the five hours I spent watching “Eat Pray ...
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Monday, August 2nd, 2010
For years people decried Buenos Aires as a largely vegetable-free metropolis. Even today — despite a slew of breathless articles proclaiming it the new global veggie hot spot — the Paris of the South is still a rough place to find roughage. But it is possible. Herewith, eight tips for ...
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Wednesday, July 28th, 2010
On a sunny summer morning, Pixar employees pour from their Emeryville animation studios at lunchtime, heading for a colorfully painted food truck and the aroma of Argentine asado wafting on the breeze. Javier Sandes hovers over the smoky charcoal, a gourd of hot mate in one hand as he tends ...
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Tuesday, July 13th, 2010
Unlike the States, where pesky codes and laws interrupt the dreams of gourmets with culinary skills but no official space, Buenos Aires and its bribe-friendly approach to these matters means that anyone who wants to can give restauranteering a shot. A wet dream for chefs, foodies, and trend-piece writers, puerta ...
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Tuesday, June 29th, 2010
I’ve eaten a lot of things on every continent except Antarctica — most of them good, a few bad; most known, some nameless.
A recent discussion over a platter of Taiwan noodles with seafood presented this question: “What are the 10 most enjoyable things you’ve ever eaten?” After considerable thought, try ...
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