A blow-by-blow account on selecting Argentina’s top sommelier of 2014.
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The Expat: Guillermo Casarotti
Guillermo Casarotti admits to being a Uruguayan rebel in his teens, and so his next logical step was to win a scholarship to finish high school in the US, much to his family’s disbelief.
The Chubut files
Eat these, die happy. If there is one dish in Chubut that could change Argentina’s traditional outlook from turf to surf, it would be these scallops at Guanaco Cervecería Artesenal.
The Expat: James Eccleston
After four years in Buenos Aires, Brit James Eccleston is set for pastures new as his photography project ¿Qué te hizo feliz? (What Made You Happy?) takes him around Latin America.
The Expat: Andrea Muñoz
Ditching five years of a chemical engineering degree in Bogotá much to her parents’ chagrin, Andrea Muñoz’s life has taken a new turn in Buenos Aires as she delves into the world of gastronomy and sommellerie.
Bite-size Masticar
What to devour at BA’s Masticar 2014 fair: introducing the food trucks, the top chefs, plus miscellaneous hits and misses.
40 harvests old
You can legitimately sip it for breakfast by turning it into a Buck’s Fizz with fresh orange juice… a brief history of 40 sparkling wine harvests in Argentina at Chandon.
The Expat: Mickael Rouxel
Brittany native Mickael Rouxel works as a waiter at a closed-door restaurant as it gives him sufficient time to undertake Muay Thai training – and he’s even represented Argentina.
Extra virgin olive oils from Argentina
Since time began (kind of), Man has counted on a holy trinity for survival: wine, bread – and olive oil.
Opening new doors
One of the more interesting collaborations to appear of late in Buenos Aires is most supportive of the closed-door dining scene – and it’s a big brand backing the little guy at the Cocina In House dinners.