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    Bespoke Travel Agent, Niche Marketing Travel/Hospitality Consultant and Blogger. For the last 30 years I have travelled and lived all over the world. Experiential and worldwide travel expertise, specialized in Argentina, New York City, Uruguay, South Africa, Thailand, Hong Kong among many other international destinations.

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Archive for the "Restaurants" Category

Souen Macrobiotic Natural Organic Restaurant

Dec 27 2011
Filed In: New York, Restaurants, United States

TweetSouen Macrobiotic Natural Organic Restaurant | New York, United States | If you enjoy macrobiotic, natural, organic and healthy food, as much as I do, then you must visit Souen Macrobiotic Restaurant. Small venue on 13th. Street between 5th. Avenue and University.

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Tags: Gay New York, Macrobiotic, Natural, New York, Organic, Souen, United States

Colicchio & Sons Tap Room and Dining Room in Chelsea

Jul 28 2011
Filed In: New York, Restaurants

Colicchio & Sons Tap Room and Dining Room in Chelsea | New York, Chelsea | Another great option in New York by celebrity chef Tom Colicchio, formerly co-founder of Grammercy Tavern, and present founder of CRAFT Restaurants Group. Colicchio & Sons, took over previous CRAFTSteak Restaurant, improving the design, concept and gourmet offer. Check it out. !!!

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Tags: CRAFT Restaurants Group, Dining Room, Grammercy Tavern, New York, Scott Sozmen, TAP Room, Tom Colicchio

Niçoise meets New York at La Petite Maison

Jun 16 2011
Filed In: New York, Restaurants

Niçoise meets New York at La Petite Maison | Manhattan, New York | I don’t know what critics and people in general say about Niçoise Cuisine, but to me after my experience at La Petite Maison, can define it as fantastic mix between Italian and French Cuisine. Located steps away from 5th. Avenue and the Rockefeller Center in Manhattan.

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Tags: Alain Ducasse, Cannes, Chef Alain Allegretti, France, La Petite Maison, Manhattan, New York, Nice, Niçoise Cuisine, Nicole Rubi

CM visits Mar del Plata to support Gay Tourism

Aug 02 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Been There Done That, Buenos Aires, Hotels, Restaurants, Tours

Carlos Melia will be visiting the city of Mar del Plata (MDQ) to support the development of International and Regional Tourism to this beautiful beach destination located only 05 hours – by bus – and 30 minutes – by plane – away from the city of Buenos Aires.

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Tags: Fernando Rizzi, Hostal del Bosque, Hotel Monte Pino, Los Nobles, Mar del Plata, Sainte Jeanne Boutique Hotel

SIPAN Restaurant • Buenos Aires • Peruvian/Japanese

Aug 01 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Restaurants

SIPAN Restaurant & PISCO Bar • Buenos Aires • Peruvian/Japanese – (the perfect balance and fusion between the best exponents of Peruvian/Chinese and Peruvian/Japanese), now in Buenos Aires. Located downtown Buenos Aires, in a very relaxed and informal atmosphere. The menu is rescues the 4 main pillars of the Peruvian cuisine creole – ceviche – chifa (fusion peruvian/chinese cantonese) and the nikkei (fusion peruvian/japanese). Sipan also offers the firs PISCO Bar of Buenos Aires.

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Tags: Chifa, Creole, Criollo, Fusion Peruvian Japanese, Nikkei, Pisco Bar, Sipan, Sipan Restaurant

Dionisio Heidersheid talks about Buenos Aires with CM

Jul 31 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Did you know, Iguazu Falls, Miami Beach, New York, News, Punta del Este, Restaurants, United States, Uruguay

Dionisio does not need a formal introduction. He has been in the last two years featured by the most important photographers, cover model of the major Gay magazines and publication around the globe and image of many international campaigns. Dionisio the Argentinean fashion model that left the runways to become the ultimate ICON in adult entertainment in the US. And beyond, is the only model and performer working simultaneously in international fashion and the latest up up growing businesses around the world. And he is ready to hit again.

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Milion Buenos Aires • Great Restaurant and Multispace

Jul 30 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Must Do, Restaurants

Milion Buenos Aires • Great Restaurant and Multispace. Milion should be spelled with “D” of Diversity. A stunning venue with a renewed Gourmet and Bar offer. A 05 steps degustation diner including one starter, two main courses and two desserts. All married with local sparkling and red wines. Milion Buenos Aires ( http://www.milion.com.ar )

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San Ramon Nonato Convent hidden GEM of Buenos Aires


Filed In: Argentina, Buenos Aires, Did you know, Must Do, Must see, Restaurants

Grande de San Ramon Nonato Convent another hidden GEM of the city of Buenos Aires, same or similar as the one I posted last week – Claustro de Santa Catalina. Right in the heart of downtown Financial district of Buenos Aires, this amazing mirage inspires tranquility and takes you away from the crazy huzzle and and buzzle of this cosmopolitan city.

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EL CLAUSTRO Santa Catalina

Jul 15 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Been There Done That, Buenos Aires, Carlos Melia, Must Do, Restaurants

EL CLAUSTRO Santa Catalina is one of those hidden gems that you will, only find, by the hand of a local. Located right the middle of the downtown of Buenos Aires (city porteña, how local refer to it), a little mirage of peacefulness, good taste and an interesting gourmet options.

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SUCRE with sour taste • Buenos Aires

May 31 2010
Filed In: Argentina, Been There Done That, Buenos Aires, Carlos Melia, Overated, Restaurants

Tweet SUCRE Restaurant Buenos Aires, together with former Bar Uriarte (same gastronomic group, now closed) used to be two classic and safe recommendations for your Buenos Aires epicurian experience…. Well that is no longer the case. To my surprise Bar Uriarte (Palermo SOHO) has recently closed its doors. As confirmed by our waiter last night [...]

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Tags: Argentina, Bar Uriarte, Buenos Aires, Carlos Melia, Restaurant, Sucre
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