Author: Christopher Greenwald

Mercado Central Mendoza

Mercado Central Mendoza

No matter where we travel we go to see the markets. Public markets, farmers markets or grocery stores will tell you more about a people and their customs than most anything else. These pictures were taken on a Sunday morning which was nice because it…

Going gaucho in the Andes

Going gaucho in the Andes

Horseback riding in the Andes is spectacular, even before you realize that it ends with an asado! We left the wineries of Mendoza behind for a short while today to head for the hills and ride in the shadows of 5,000 meter snow covered peaks.

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Our journey finished with empanadas and another huge hunk of meat cooked over an open fire.

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A16

A16

After a few very inspiring days in Buenos Aires, we headed to the province of Mendoza to get a taste for Argentinian wine country. We based ourselves in the quaint little town of Chacras de Coria, with its picture perfect plaza and leafy tree lined…

The Closed Door Restaurant

The Closed Door Restaurant

Closed door restaurants are a prominent and inspiring fixture on the Buenos Aires dining scene. From a communal table in a chef’s home to a nine course tasting menu in a converted 19th century house, these dining spots vary greatly in style, price, setting and…