Butcher shops are empty. The beef aisles in the supermarkets are bare. If restaurants are serving beef, it’s likely from frozen stashes. The two-week farmer’s strike which threatens to leave the markets not just without beef, but without dairy and other staples doesn’t seem to have an end in sight. Farmers have blocked the roads and stopped [...]
It’s not easy being a vegetarian in Argentina, so imagine how difficult it is if you’re a vegan. After two weeks in Buenos Aires with a couple of vegans from North Florida, here’s what I learned. 1. Vegetarian here means no beef. It does not mean no meat. And vegan is a totally foreign concept. [...]
Here are some amazing dining options in Mendoza. Bistro La Tupiña in the Altus Bodega – This is my favorite for lunch. It’s in Tupungato so you can see that beautiful valley and the stunning Andes. The entire dining experience is unique. You´re greeted near the open oven by the chef who mingles with the [...]
