Gliding is beautiful.
Wanna give it a try in Buenos Aires countryside?
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Gliding in Buenos Aires
Gliding is a recreational activity and competitive air sport in which pilots fly unpowered aircraft known as gliders or sailplanes using naturally occurring currents of rising air in the atmosphere to remain airborne. Glider pilots can stay airborne for hours by flying through air that is ascending as fast or faster than the glider itself is descending, thus gaining potential energy.
Argentininan National Pride: ASADO
Asado is a term used both for a range of barbecue techniques and the social event of having or attending a barbecue. An asado usually consists of beef alongside various other meats, which are cooked on a grill, called a parrilla, or an open fire.
An asado may consist of embutidos, meats, or both. Generally in more elaborate versions the embutidos and meats areaccompanied by red wine and salads.
Embutidos: In many asados, chorizos, morcillas (black pudding), chinchulines (cow chitterlings), mollejas (sweetbread), and other organs, often accompanied by provoleta,would be served first while the cuts that require longer preparations are still on the grill. Sometimes these are served on a coal-heated brasero. Chorizos may be served with marraqueta or baguette bread as choripanes to serve as appetizers.
Meat: After appetizers, costillas or asado de tira (ribs) can be served. Next comes vacío (flank steak), matambre and possibly chicken and chivito (goatling). Dishes such as pamplona, pork, and Patagonian lamb are becoming more frequent, particularly in restaurants.
An asado also includes bread, a simple mixed salad of, for instance, lettuce, tomato, and onions, or it could be accompanied with verdurajo (grilled vegetables), a mixture made of potatoes, corn, onion, and eggplant cooked on the grill and seasoned with olive oil and salt.
Red wine, typically Malbec or Shyraz or a blend of both, is a must.
ENJOY!
An asado may consist of embutidos, meats, or both. Generally in more elaborate versions the embutidos and meats areaccompanied by red wine and salads.
Embutidos: In many asados, chorizos, morcillas (black pudding), chinchulines (cow chitterlings), mollejas (sweetbread), and other organs, often accompanied by provoleta,would be served first while the cuts that require longer preparations are still on the grill. Sometimes these are served on a coal-heated brasero. Chorizos may be served with marraqueta or baguette bread as choripanes to serve as appetizers.
Meat: After appetizers, costillas or asado de tira (ribs) can be served. Next comes vacío (flank steak), matambre and possibly chicken and chivito (goatling). Dishes such as pamplona, pork, and Patagonian lamb are becoming more frequent, particularly in restaurants.
An asado also includes bread, a simple mixed salad of, for instance, lettuce, tomato, and onions, or it could be accompanied with verdurajo (grilled vegetables), a mixture made of potatoes, corn, onion, and eggplant cooked on the grill and seasoned with olive oil and salt.
Red wine, typically Malbec or Shyraz or a blend of both, is a must.
ENJOY!
Friday, May 17, 2013
FRANCO BATTIATO Concert in Buenos Aires, 8 Junio Usina del Arte
PRESENTARÁ SU ÚLTIMO ÁLBUM “ÁBRETE SÉSAMO”
EN CASTELLANO EN LA USINA DEL ARTE
El ecléctico artista siciliano Franco Battiato se presentará por primera vez en Argentina en el marco de su gira internacional “Apriti Sesamo Live”. El concierto forma parte de las actividades culturales del «Verano Italiano» en Buenos Aires, organizado por La Embajada de Italia, el Consulado general de Italia en Buenos Aires, el Instituto Italiano de Cultura y el Ministerio de Cultura porteño.
Los seguidores del cantautor, músico, director de cine y pintor (bajo el pseudónimo de SüphanBarzani), disfrutarán de un espectáculo inolvidable en el imponente auditorio de la Usina del Arte.
Battiato deleitará al público con estos nuevos temas y con sus grandes éxitos en directo, fiel a su espíritu antológico. Contará con una banda excepcional que logrará en su show un estilo más pop, con ritmos atrevidos y toques de ópera, sin olvidar sus inicios experimentales o el progressive pop que le caracteriza.
“Ábrete Sésamo” incluye colaboraciones del filósofo Manlio Sgalabro (que ha escrito los guiones de sus películas “Perdutoamore”, “Musikanten” y “Niente é come sembra”), SimonTong (guitarrista de TheVerve, Blur y Gorillaz) y Gavin Harrison (batería de Porcupine Tree y King Crimson). Las letras del álbum han sido adaptadas por J (Los Planetas) yManu Ferrón (Grupo de Expertos Sol y Nieve).
SÁBADO 8 DE JUNIO, 20HS
ENTRADAS: precios de $50 a $140
Puntos de venta: Centro Cultural General San Martín y Teatro 25 de Mayo
Internet: tuentrada.com o Telefónicamente al: (11) 5533-5533
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Don't miss first Franco Battiato Concert in Buenos Aires !
Theater Usina del Arte, 8 June 2013
Restaurant Fervor
Restaurant Fervor - Brasas de Campo y Mar
Posadas 1519, Recoleta, Buenos Aireshttp://www.fervorbrasas.com.ar/
Like always: amazing food, service and glam.
Thursday, May 16, 2013
TOP 10 things to do in Buenos Aires
1. Football, Soccer, Football
Any visit to Boca Juniors' Bombonera stadium will be an adventure that you'll never forget! And if you feel wild, there is no more intense encounter than Boca Juniors playing rivals River Plate.
2. Meat, intestines and glands
Think steak & fries? Think again. Chorizo and morcilla (black pudding) will usually be accompanied by crispy chinchulines (chitterling), briny riñon (liver) and molleja (sweetbread): you'll be treated to a quintessentially Argentinian feast.
3. Visit a cimitery. Yeah right!
Cementerio de la Recoleta, a remarkable necropolis in one of BA's most exclusive areas, is the final resting place of the good, the bad and the beautiful people of Argentina's past. When you find the crowd, you have found Evita's ghostly flower-strewn monument.
4. Dine in style
Brunch at this super-chilled Scandinavian Olsen restaurant - best in town! Opulent and expensive, high tea at the Alvear Palace Hotel offers a glimpse into BA's past wealth and grandeur. Blow the budget at El Bistro, within the remarkable Faena Hotel + Universe, headed by Mariano Cid de la Paza (protégé of star Spanish chef Ferrán Adriá). And much more...
5. Do you milonga?
Milongas (tango nights) blend the familiarity of a social club with the elegance of a 1930s ballroom dance. Men and women are seated on either sides and procuring a partner involves an intricate code of subtle nods and eyebrow twitches. The traditional milongas attract the older crowd, but several welcome novices. Sneak in.
6. Medialuna & Dulce sooo Dulce de leche
Drink a cup of freshly roasted coffee with a crispy medialuna (Argentinian croissant). A splendid place to indulge is the Café Tortoni, one of the city's most traditional café. Ah! and don't forget the Dulche de leche! Milky caramel syrup: the flavour of the city. Try dulce de leche in torta rogel, a crispy cake with layers of soft meringue; take a light bite of some alfajores (round biscuits); eat a filling flan.
7. Party till you drop
Palermo Palermo Palermo. Blend in with the hippest people in the city at the many bars and venues of hipster Palermo. Niceto Club is undoubtedly one of the city's trendsetting nightspots. Electronica rhythms drive the crowd absolutely wild. Feeling fancy: Tequila is your place.
8. Masters & Museums
Visit the Malba musem, where works by Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and Tarsila do Amaral share the walls with Argentinean modern masters. And don't forget the other beautiful museums just around the corner: Bellas Artes, Design Museum...
9. Fair & Antiques
In San Telmo you can find antiques in shops tucked away around every corner, many at bargain prices. To step back in time, visit the lovely Pasaje de la Defensa, a refurbished 1880 house spilling over with bric-a-brac stores. Don't forget to buy souvenires!
10. Polo
Take a Polo lessons, watch a Polo game....not to be missed! Pro Polo is played in Buenos Aires between September and November, when the Abierto Argentino de Palermo (Argentinean Open) takes place at the magnificent 16,000-capacity Campo Argentino de Polo. Beautiful horses and people watching!
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TaylorMade your Tours:
- BUENOS AIRES TOUR: Buenos Aires at its best!
- TANGO TOUR: Tango Class +Tango Show & Dinner +the real Tango in Milonga!
- FOOD & WINE: taste the best wines and food of Argentina.
- ART & MUSEUMS: Buenos Aires museums and street art.
- EVITA TOUR: Evita Museum and Recoleta Cementery.
- TRADITIONAL FAIRS: Local crafts, leather, antiques.
- GAUCHO FAIR: visit the traditional Gaucho Fair on Sundays.
- SHOPPING TOUR: Argentinian best brands and design, leather goods, local
TaylorMade your Escursions:
- San Isidro, Tigre
- Uruguay: Colonia
- Uruguay: Montevideo
- Uruguay: Punta del Este
Want more?
Contact us and we will do everything possible to make your wishes come true.
Experiences /// 03
We provide you with the most unforgettable costumized (and affordable!) experiences. Let us know what you would like to do, and we'll organize it for you!
- Polo lessons
- Horseback riding
- Golf
- Tango shows
- Tango classes
- Countryside escapes
We are commited to provide the best experiences, at the best price!
Butler Service /// 02
Our Butler Service accomodates your every wish to make your stay unforgettable:
- Get advices and reservations for the best restaurants and bars
- Tickets for concerts, opera, and exhibitions
- Reservation and guest list for best discos and parties in town
- Provide you with a cell phone so you can keep in contact with each other throughout your stay
We also provide a Personal Shopper service.
Customized Travel /// 01
We specialize in customized private tours in Buenos Aires and excursions in Argentina and Uruguay. We offer tailor-made experiences for families, small groups, couples and single travelers; according to your budget and preferences.
- Travel & itinerary planning
- Airport transfers
- Money Exchange
- Customized tours in Buenos Aires
- Customized excursions in Argentina and Uruguay
We speak English, Spanish and Italian!
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Your guide to Buenos Aires: OLI & GIULIA
Hello Hello!
We are YOUR Buenos Aires GUIDES: OLI & GIULIA
OLIVIA - OLI for friends
Born and raised in Buenos Aires, graduated in Architecture and Design, speaks fluent Spanish (of course!) and English. Oli will open up her beloved city to you as only a local can do.
GIULIA
Born in Italy, raised in the world, graduated in Finance and Marketing, speaks fluent Italian (of course!), Spanish and English. Giulia fell in love with Buenos Aires in 2007, and always intended to be back - and back in town she is!
That is, if you're looking for local friendly guides to get to know the best of Buenos Aires look no further.
We will make your stay unforgettable!
www.yourbuenosairesguides.com
OLIVIA - OLI for friends
Born and raised in Buenos Aires, graduated in Architecture and Design, speaks fluent Spanish (of course!) and English. Oli will open up her beloved city to you as only a local can do.
GIULIA
Born in Italy, raised in the world, graduated in Finance and Marketing, speaks fluent Italian (of course!), Spanish and English. Giulia fell in love with Buenos Aires in 2007, and always intended to be back - and back in town she is!
That is, if you're looking for local friendly guides to get to know the best of Buenos Aires look no further.
We will make your stay unforgettable!
www.yourbuenosairesguides.com
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