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Buenos Aires’s ethnic restaurants

February 9, 2010 – 12:30 am
The column I wrote recently regarding Chilean cuisine, and Valparaiso restaurant, where some of this authentic and attractive food can be discovered, seems to have opened a door whereby more information regarding South America food is requested.  I have long claimed that Buenos Aires is filling up with an unceasing series of so-called ethnic restaurants covering most parts of the world, much of which is more imagination and wishful thinking than anything else. I have also pointed out that while most of the world seems to have obtained at least a foothold in the local restaurant scene, one glaring gap has still to be filled. That gap bears the generic name of South America. For far too long South American cuisine, insofar as the offering of BA restaurants would have it, has been circumscribed to practically two sources: Argentine and Uruguyan beef on the one hand, and Brazilian food (mostly feijoada and ...

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Argentina: 200 years

February 8, 2010 – 7:32 pm
On May 25th 2010 Argentina will celebrate the 200 years of the revolution that opened the way to Independence. Throughout the year a big party for the next year will be prepared. The 200 years of the Revolution opened the way for Argentina´s independence and it will be celebrated throughout the year through various activities and ceremonies that will end at the great feast of the May 25, 2010. The National Government has established the Permanent Commission of the Bicentennial of the Revolution of May 1810 - 2010 which is tasked to do work, set goals and create awareness for the Bicentennial. It comprises the Head of Cabinet Sergio Massa, Interior Minister Florencio Randazzo, and Secretary of Culture of the Republic, José Nun. Since the Committee's website can download materials, participate in thematic forums, upload photos and learn about the latest activities. Some of the activities organized for the Bicentennial Year are: • To ...

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Sailor Jessica rounds Cape Horn

February 8, 2010 – 4:02 pm
TEEN sailor Jessica Watson has navigated a safe passage through a graveyard of wrecks and lost sailors to conquer the Everest of sailing: Cape Horn. The Sunshine Coast 16-year-old plotted her way overnight through some of the most treacherous waters in the world off the tip of South America on day 88 of her round-the- world solo adventure. Renowned for huge waves, deadly currents, icebergs and shipwrecks, the Southern Ocean became Jessica's personal field of dreams overnight as she sailed her way around the Cape in her 10m yacht. "I'm pretty thrilled because there is terrible visibility. I'm happy just to be seeing something," she told The Courier-Mail. "It's a grey mist and a bit of nothingness . . . not the best sightseeing weather. There is a faint outline of the Cape so it's almost mythical." It was a moment Jessica has dreamed of since beginning her epic race to become the youngest person to sail ...

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Study abroad, semester in Argentina

February 8, 2010 – 3:40 pm
Director of the Writing Center Vicky Westacott, who taught the study abroad class during this past fall semester, would like to dispel the two most common myths about studying abroad: that it is too expensive and that you won’t be able to graduate on time. “Your study abroad is just like a semester here,” Westacott said. Courses students take at foreign institutions are pre-approved at AU so the students don’t have to worry about whether their credits will transfer back to AU. Since there are such a variety of options for foreign study, students can also find programs that fit their majors and will allow them to graduate on time. Westacott emphasized that one of the biggest reasons more students don’t study abroad is because they assume it’s prohibitively expensive. However, this need not be the case. When a student studies abroad through an exchange program, the normal tuition is paid to AU, and ...

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Quality Argentine wines

February 7, 2010 – 6:15 pm
When a local winemaker is asked to define themain or outstanding characteristic that identifies quality Argentine wines, more and more frequently the answer includes the enigmatic phrase vinos de altura. This can be loosely translated as high altitude wines, although the altitude refers more to the vineyards than to the wines themselves. What exactly does this mean? By chance, the other day I came across an old cutting from a Chilean newspapper that ran a letter from a reader who enquired why it was that so much was said about the height of Argentine vineyards and not about Chilean vineyards. After all Chile had vineyards as high as many Argentine counterparts, but they were not mentioned as important factors in Chilean winemaking, he complained. He was right — and wrong at the same time. How come? There are innumerable factors that gp into determining the character, and the quality, of a wine ...

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Photo of the day: Andes, Patagonia, Argentina

February 6, 2010 – 9:21 pm
Fiznatty aka Max Waugh is no stranger to our Photo of the Day. His latest is called "The Hunter and the Mountain." While trying to seek wildlife to photograph, Max instead managed to get this great shot of a the Andes in the Argentina portion of Patagonia. I'll let him explain the long-exposure shot: In case of poor animal sightings, seek landscapes. That was the advice I gave to myself before the trip. Knowing beforehand that I may not have the best luck with wildlife, I wanted to be sure to visit a couple of Patagonia's famous mountains in hopes of catching some striking sunrises on the massive towers of Mt. Fitz Roy, Cerro Torre and Torres del Paine. Of course, since I was pretty far down in the southern hemisphere and needed to hike to some of the more ideal viewpoints, this meant early wakeup calls. This time it was 3am, on ...

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Argentine Restaurants in London, UK

February 5, 2010 – 5:01 pm
Buen Ayre 50 Broadway Market E8 4QJ London Fields Buen Ayre - Argentine Grill Broadway Market E8 4QJ Bethnal Green Buenos Aries Restaurant 4 Russell Hill Road CR8 2LE Purley Constancia 52 Tanner Street SE1 3PH London Bridge El Gaucho 125 Sydney Street SW3 6NR South Kensington El Gaucho 30 Old Brompton Road SW7 3DL South Kensington Garufa 104 Highbury Park N5 2XE Arsenal Gaucho Grill Riverside TW10 6UJ Richmond Gaucho Smithfield 93A Charterhouse Street EC1M 6HL Farringdon La Brasa Latina 108A High Street CR0 1ND Croydon Central (Church Road) La Fiesta 235A Golders Green Road NW11 9ES Brent Cross La Pampa Grill 4 Northcote Road SW11 1NT Clapham Junction La Pampa Grill 60 Battersea Rise SW11 1EG Clapham Junction Nana Bar 82 Golders Green Road NW11 8LN Golders Green Real Good Argentinian Food 39 Camden Lock Place NW1 8AF Camden Town Santa Maria Del Sur 129 Queenstown Road SW8 3RH Queenstown Road The Gaucho Grill 89 Sloane Avenue SW3 3DX South Kensington The Gaucho Grill 2 More London Place SE1 2AP London Bridge The Gaucho Grill 1 Bell Inn Yard EC3V 0BL Monument The Gaucho Grill Millenium Way SE10 0DX Westcombe Park The Gaucho Grill 29 Westferry Circus E14 8RR Westferry The Gaucho Grill 64 Heath Street NW3 1DN Hampstead The Gaucho Grill 5 Finsbury Avenue ...

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Argentine Restaurants in New York City - NYC

February 5, 2010 – 4:44 pm
Nina Argentinian Pizzeria (212) 426-4627 1750 2nd Ave, New York, NY Mon-Fri: 5pm-11pm Sat-Sun: 11:30am-11pm Categories: Pizza, Argentinean Restaurants, Restaurants Price: $14.95 Hacienda De Argentina (212) 472-5300 339 E 75th St, New York, NY 10021 Hours: Dinner nightly Categories: Latin American, Restaurants, Mexican Restaurants, Argentinean Restaurants Amenities: Open late Cuisine: Argentinean, Steak House Feature: Bar Reservations Policy: Accepted Dress Code: Casual dressy Price: $20 - $30 Sosa Borella (212) 262-8282 832 8th Ave, New York, NY 10019 Cross Streets: Between Gershwin Way and W 51st St Hours: Lunch & Dinner daily, Brunch Sat.-Sun. Categories: Italian Restaurants, Restaurants, Brazilian Restaurants, Argentinean Restaurants Parking: Public Lot Amenities: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Beer, Open late Thurs.-Sat., Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine Chef: Wayne Humanitzki Cuisine: Argentinean, Italian Ambiance: Casual Feature: Bar, Brunch, Delivery, Outdoor Seating, Private Rooms, Take Out, Take Out Reservations Policy: Suggested Smoking: Non-Smoking Restaurant Dress Code: Casual Dress Price: $7.50 Azul Bistro (646) 602-2004 152 Stanton St, New York, NY 10002 Cross Streets: Between Suffolk St and Norfolk St ours: Dinner Mon.-Sat. Categories: Latin American, Restaurants, Argentinean Restaurants Amenities: Kid-Friendly, Reservations Cuisine: Argentinean, South American Ambiance: Family Friendly Feature: Bar, Outdoor Seating Reservations Policy: Accepted Dress Code: Casual Price: $10 - $20 Argentine Pavillion (212) ...

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NYU Study Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina

February 5, 2010 – 2:28 pm
Ed note: Because study abroad application deadlines for Fall ‘10 are fast approaching, every posting day from February 1 to February 12, we’ll be featuring a different NYU Study Abroad site to help you decide where you want to be constantly drunk for the coming semester. Check them all out here. After spending last semester in Buenos Aires, I loved it so much I decided to return this semester – right back to summer. (Damn, the southern hemisphere is great). Buenos Aires (BA), often called the “Paris of South America,” is actually not much like Europe. I find myself surprised at how much it feels like New York at times, but its own character (in its architecture, food, and slower pace of life) makes it a city like no other. The exchange rate is very favorable to Americans, making BA extremely affordable to live in and enjoy asado (beef), empanadas, and a ...

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Intercontinental Rally Challenge in Argentina 2010

February 4, 2010 – 10:46 am
This year's Rally Argentina will run to a two-day format bookended by an all-new superspecial stage in Villa Carlos Paz. The event, which runs from March 19-21, is a round of the Intercontinental Rally Challenge rather than the World Rally Chamnpionship this year. The IRC's leading drivers, Kris Meeke (Peugeot) and Skoda drivers Juho Hanninen and Jan Kopecky will all contest the South American event. The rally will begin with a first run at the superspecial stage close to the service park in Carlos Paz, before the crews head south on Saturday March 20 for the first full day of rallying in the Calamuchita valley including stages like the famous Santa Rosa-San Agustin test. The following day, attention switches to the Punilla valley roads before a return to the superspecial and the finish of the third round of the IRC. Cutting the itinerary from three to two days means there will be no room ...

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