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A couple of weeks back I had my first estancia experience just outside of Buenos Aires, Argentina at a place called Puesto Viejo Polo Club.  A day hasn’t gone by where I haven’t dreamt about my next visit. I will give you the story and loads of photos…. First off...

I can’t seem to get a grip on things lately. Shits off, y’all. Supposedly Christmas is next week however there is zero Christmas spirit happening in Buenos Aires. Christmas pool parties vs. ugly sweaters. It’s so bizarre. I haven’t seen a Christmas tree or heard any slay bells, that’s for...

If you’re in Buenos Aires or other parts of Argentina you may have noticed ceramics shaped in the form of penguins. These are for wine!! Crazy, yes. And awesome. There is a pour spot at it’s beak and the classic pinguinos are available in white and brown and the standard size...

One of the most frequent questions we get at NOLA goes, ‘Is it hard to find ingredients for your dishes?’ and the answer is YES. There is no crawfish.  There are no reasonably priced fresh oysters.  No andouille.  No catfish.  No chilis!  Ohhh the list could go on. But instead...

I know! This is exciting, right?! It’s a big moment and I feel like I must share it with all you beautiful people in Buenos Aires!! Yesterday a bottle of Organic Virgin Coconut Oil was purchased on Soler and Julian Alvarez at Granomadre in Palermo. Yes, the price is insane...

My Argentine family organized the perfect escape from the city a couple weeks back. Colorful private cabañas. Picturesque and jungle like. Swimming, sunbathing, kayaks and asados. And only 30 minutes from the city! Where to?  Tigre aka the North Delta. If you’re living in Buenos Aires or just visiting I...

Going through all these New York photos is really making me crave all those sweet Gulf shrimp that I was shoveling in my mouth day after day while back home in NOLA. That and my recent discovery of The Middle Finger Project which is currently rocking my world and making...