Sommelier Paz Levinson’s top tipples for 2013.
Masters of the food universe
A four-day eating and drinking excursion to Mendoza for Masters of Food & Wine sorted the men from the boys. Thank goodness for elasticated waistbands, Dolli’s figgy burrata dessert and Michelin-starred Montse’s gold salt-crusted baked salmon.
Listening in Stereophonics
Frontman Kelly Jones talks about the death of his friend, former drummer Stuart Cable (2010)
Top 10 Restaurants in Mendoza
There’s more to Mendoza than grapes and wine, you know. Drink well and eat well following this top 10.
24 hours in Buenos Aires
Dropping into Buenos Aires for 24 hours? Shame on you. Still, here’s the lowdown on how to fill those precious hours…
Cocktales
Did you know that English sailors used to have a daily booze ration of nine pints? Explains a lot. Thank you to Tales of the Cocktail on tour in Buenos Aires for that, and other enlightening alcohol-related facts…
Di-Vine Dwellings
Living off the vine at Mendoza’s top wine-making communities
B&B and Beyond: Querido B&B, Villa Crespo, Buenos Aires
The Villa Crespo district is on the up, with new delis, boutiques and this characterful B&B
Mendoza: Gourmet Master
Although Mendoza’s reputation for world-class wine precedes it, only over the past few years has its gastronomy sibling started to share the limelight. This western province in Argentina, lying at the foot of the Andes mountain range, hosts the Masters of Food & Wine from May 1st-4th, an annual affair organised by Park Hyatt Mendoza […]
Fair fare? (2)
Uncharted territory as BA Food Week lures me to Las Cañitas and to some of the friendliest waiting staff in Buenos Aires at Blanch.