Sushi and Sake at Moshi Moshi in Buenos Aires

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Sushi and Sake at Moshi Moshi in Buenos Aires

May 25th, 2009 | Argentina - Culture, Argentina - Places to Eat | No Comments »

A little bit of the Japanese culture comes to Buenos Aires with Moshi Moshi. The menu features a variety of high-quality sushi rolls, as well as other dishes traditional to Japan, mixed in with some Thai and Vietnamese cuisine. Don’t get me wrong, I love my steak as much as the next guy, but sometimes mixing it up can be a little fun. (I admit, what convinced me was actually the sake bar… more on that later.)

Moshi Moshi is located in the Las Cañitas area, at the corner of Ortega and Gasset 1707 on the first floor. The decor is pretty sleek and modern: low lighting and large windows the let diners peer out onto the streets.

While I Read more

Buying Music in Buenos Aires

April 29th, 2009 | Argentina - Best Shopping, Argentina - Culture | 1 Comment »

If you are looking to purchase music in Buenos Aires then take a look at this list of music stores:

El Coleccionista: Esmeralda 562

Musimundo: Av. Cabildo 2044

Red&Blue: Av. Corrientes 1736, Av.Santa Fe 3476

Rock ‘n Freud: Arenales 3337

Sombrero de Copa: Lavalle 742

Tower Records: Av. Santa Fe 1883, Florida 770, Vicente Lopez 2050

These stores offer a variety of musical selection, including international favorites from around the world. I enjoy browsing for obscure Argentine artists, and other unknowns from around South America.

Service Trip to Mendoza, August 2009

February 23rd, 2009 | Argentina - Culture, The Best of Argentina | No Comments »

There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer to give back to the community, and one was recently presented to me by Sarah Maxwell of Enchanting Challenge, a social networking web-site that connects people who are driven to giving back to the community and the environment.

She explains:

Enchanting Challenge was started by the Enchanting Group, a family of companies that has founded EcoTulum, and has worked for the past decade to turn tourism into an ecological and holistic industry.

Right now at Enchanting Challenge we are orchestrating a service trip in Mendoza that would take place in August. The service trip would entail spending a week working in the city with disadvantaged families and orphans.

Art Exhibition of Buenos Aires Photos

February 21st, 2009 | Argentina - Culture | No Comments »

There’s just a week left for the photo exhibition at Centro Cultural Recoleta featuring photos of Buenos Aires from between 1870–1880. The exhibit includes some of the first photographs of Buenos Aires, and takes you through the 19th century version of the city.

Photos from a variety of artists are featured, but the majority come from Christiano Junior, a Portuguese photographer, famous for capturing typical scenes and characters of Buenos Aires. Some of the images included in the exhibit chronicle the construction of the Parque Tres de febrero, the Penitenciaria Nacional and the railway stations.

Other contributing photographers include Antonio Pozzo, Carlos Feltscher and the Bizioli brothers, rounding out the visual history of Argentina.

The exhibit runs through Read more

Spanish Art Museum in Belgrano

February 16th, 2009 | Argentina - Culture, Argentina - Must See or Do | No Comments »

This recently arrived in the Argentina Gringo’s inbox from a friend in Buenos Aires:

Hey Gringo! I don’t know if this info could fit on the Argentina Gringo but I was so amazed with this place that I wanted to share it with you.

On Sunday I visited the Spanish Art Museum Enrique Larreta. Enrique Larreta was an Argentinian writer and his house is now a museum. What captivated me was the fact that the house is from 1800s and it still has the original floors, furniture etc (it’s amazing; so much history!!!). Apart from that you can see lots of Spanish art that he collected throughout his life (also so very amazing, pieces from the 16th and 17th centuries).

Seminars in Buenos Aires on Poverty and Rejuvenation

January 8th, 2009 | Argentina - Adults Only, Argentina - Culture, The Best of Argentina | No Comments »

“Volver a empezar” y “Como acabar con la pobreza”

“Return to the Start” and “How to end Poverty”

Friday and Saturday (Viernes y Sabado)

The Philosophical Cafe in Belgrano, Buenos Aires is starting their activities off early for 2009. For the location of the events you have to email filosofiaparalavida2008@yahoo.com.ar or cafefilo2010@gmail.com.

The attitude for this year is set by a quote from Marco Aurelio: “Afortunado yo, porque a pesar de pasarme esto continuo sin pesar, ni quebrantado por el presente ni atemorizado por el porvenir” which roughly translated by this Gringo learning Spanish says, ‘I am fortunate because despite what has happened to me I continue without giving up, without being crushed at the present time and without fear of Read more

History and Culture in Buenos Aires

August 25th, 2008 | Argentina - Culture, Argentina - Family Friendly, Argentina - Must See or Do, Argentina - Travel Tips | No Comments »

The Casa Rosada isn’t the White House, it’s the Pink House, and the presidential palace in Buenos Aires. It is oftentimes associated with Evita, who made many speeches from one of the palace’s front balconies. The palace now houses a museum that has presidential memorabilia on display. The Casa Rosada is located in the Civic Center of Buenos Aires, along with a whole host of government buildings, businesses and restaurants.

The nearby Plaza Mayo is also considered to be one of the main attractions in the city, and sometimes hosts large outdoor events such as concerts. The National Congress is located here, as are the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Cabildo, the City Read more

Sundays in San Telmo

August 15th, 2008 | Argentina - Adventure, Argentina - Best Shopping, Argentina - Business, Argentina - Culture, Argentina - Family Friendly, Argentina - Must See or Do, Argentina - Places to Eat | No Comments »

Continuing on our exploration of Buenos Aires brings us to San Telmo, the oldest neighborhood in the city. San Telmo stands out as having some of the best preserved colonial structures in Argentina. Throughout the years the cobblestone streets have seen their fair share of tourists, but the cafés, tango parlors and antique shops that line them have managed to keep their original charm.

San Telmo is brought to life by the artists and dancers that frequent its streets. The main public square of Plaza Dorrego is a constant stream of pleasant traffic, and is also home to a semi-permanent antique fair and tango shows on Sundays.

Visitors can also stop by the Museo Histórico Read more

Don't Miss Out on the Dulce de Leche

July 26th, 2008 | Argentina - Business, Argentina - Culture, Argentina - Gringo Favorite, Argentina - Places to Eat, Argentina - Travel Tips | 2 Comments »

There is far more to Argentine cuisine than the steak, although that is one of this Gringo’s personal favorites. Nowadays the Argentine cuisine has been heavily influenced by the country’s European roots, and many dishes mimic those of Italy, Spain, France and England. As one of the major food producers in the world, Argentina is full of variety when it comes to dishing it out.

The most common dishes include red meat, pastas and white bread, due to the country’s mass production of wheat and meat, as well as beans, corn, milk and soybeans. The most popular meat dish is generally considered to be milanesas, in which beef, chicken or veal is combined with beaten eggs and seasoned Read more

Buenos Dias Buenos Aires

July 6th, 2008 | Argentina - Adventure, Argentina - Business, Argentina - Culture, Argentina - Family Friendly, Argentina - Gossip, Argentina - Must See or Do, Argentina - News, Argentina - Places to Eat, Argentina - Places to Stay, Argentina - Relocation, Argentina - Travel Tips | No Comments »

Welcome to the Argentina division of the Gringo Report! Being an avid traveler and a certified Gringo, I have dedicated this site to helping other Latino-challenged people navigate through the glorious country of Argentina. Whether you are planning on visiting, investing in, or expating in Argentina, you will find a variety of information regarding everything from where to get the best Argentine steaks to how to get past all the red tape when it comes to residing or investing.

From the gauchos out in the country, to the Tango dancers in Buenos Aires, and the countless businesses popping up in the growing metropolises, Argentina is a country on the move! So sit back, and Read more