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Mixed feelings at SIPAN Palermo

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Sipan is a Peruvian Japonese restaurant in Palermo Soho. Big raves and even bigger prices. It’s located in a boutique hotel and is the second most expensive dinner I’ve had in Buenos Aires, following Tegui. It started out to be really pleasant and ended with a bang, and not in...

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January 20, 2013

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Blueberry goat cheese tart & buttermilk crust

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Since the beginning it’s always been about bourbon pecan pie at our small restaurant Nola here in Buenos Aires. With the weather warming we’ve been making loads of menu changes, and our most well received has been this little tart up above. She’s the perfect summer time treat! Our favorite...

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January 14, 2013

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Crispy sweetbreads

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Sweetbreads and I are becoming good friends. It’s a love hate relationship. While prepping them I want to vomit and be a vegetarian again. After they’re cooked I hover over them like mama bird. We wont get into what sweetbreads are, just know they are part of an animal, either...

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January 7, 2013

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Sweet & savory PATACONES

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I’m on a plantain kick. It’s dangerous. Very dangerous. When I was in Colombia in 2010 I gained back all my post break-up weight thanks to plantains and arepas. This is where my first real introduction to plantains happened. Whether grilled in giant balls with onion salsa, grilled with...

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January 2, 2013

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SURF ‘N TURF ENCHILADAS, guajillo & ancho salsa

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Surf and turf enchiladas with a salsa of guajillo & ancho chilis. My latest creation! I’m proud. The story… The past couple of days I’ve been busy in the kitchen experimenting with New Years recipes for NOLA, playing with my new giant food processor and trying to clear out the...

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December 27, 2012

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salsa criolla > chimichurri

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Buenos Aires is not a city of many condiments nor sauces. Mayonnaise is probably the most popular. You’ll commonly see it served in a squeeze bag alongside a bowl of lettuce and shredded carrots or mixed with canned tuna, rice, and boiled egg. Yikes, Argentina!! Standing in second place would...

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December 19, 2012

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TOP PICKS of Buenos Aires, Argentina

When it comes to visiting Buenos Aires there are a few places that are worth checking out if you have the time to spare. Here are my top picks! RESTAURANTS :: Local- New age Argentine cuisine. Open for both lunch and dinner, reservation appreciated. Flawless service. Palermo Hollywood. Las Pizarras-...

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December 7, 2012

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Famous Louisiana Chefs

Like we mentioned above, some of the world’s top chefs come from Louisiana. Some of these top chefs inlcude names like Sue Zemanick, Manny Aguello, Tory McPhail and many more. However, there is one chef that has influenced not just cooking, but entertainment overall. His name is Emeril Lagasse and he is one of the top chefs coming out of Louisiana. He is the owner of restaurants all over the worlds, some of which are the best US restaurants including the ones in Las Vegas. His restaurants are top class, something that is expected of a chef of this caliber. He’s popularity in cooking influenced USA casinos too. Some of best casinos in Las Vegas and other USA casinos included food-themed slots games amongst their other casino games. Have a free preview by visiting the usabonuscasino.com website and enjoy the most popular food-themed slots games at some of the best-rated new USA online casinos. Currently, they have the most outstanding bonus offers for you, so do not miss the chance of free playing real money games. People nowadays like the idea that some of their favorite casino games are food-themed, including their favorite slots games.

New Orleans Food Recipes

The cuisine in New Orleans is exceptional. It mixes styles and flavors from French, Spanish and Caribbean cuisine, to create some of the tastiest recipes that even the best US restaurants include. Not only the best US restaurants, some of the best restaurants all across the globe use them. Probably the one restaurant that has been influenced by the Louisiana cuisine and New Orleans recipes is the Nola Buenos Aires that we mentioned above. Some of these recipes include the famous New Orleans friend chicken that is served with homemade sauce that enhances the flavor. Another amazing recipe is the Gumbo. This is a traditional African stew that is served all year round, regardless if it’s hot or cold season. There are many versions of Gumbo, some include seafood, others include smoky andouile sausage or chicken. Some even make the Gumbo spicy with South American hot chilli.

The Best Restaurants in the USA

There are a lot of good restaurants all across the USA, but there aren’t many that specialize in New Orleans cuisine. New Orleans cuisine is extremely tasty and delicious. The best US restaurants have recognized that and have included it into their menu. Some of these restaurants can be found in Las Vegas, in their casinos. Almost all of the best casinos include a restaurant where you can enjoy these fine dishes. Besides the amazing food these USA casinos offer high levels of entertainment. Do you enjoy all the entertainment Las Vegas offers, I mean have you been to the casinos? It’s almost impossible to go there and not visit them. That is why so many online casino sites like https://www.gambler-portal.com are so inspired by it that they try to have a few elements that are reminiscent of Vegas.

After a nice meal you can head to the casino and play a few games. There is a wide variety of casino games to choose from. Some of these games include slots games, poker, blackjack and many more. Many of them are also available for playing online under the label of the same establishment and some even have their own mobile application. Gainful offers, such as a free 100€ welcome bonus is something that most online casinos accessible from Android or iOS have in common. The best casinos have to tend to the needs of their users. We’re not just talking about entertainment needs, people want the whole package. Nothing better than having an amazing dinner after you win big in the casino.

Guide on how to Prepare Gumbo

Like we mentioned in the paragraphs above, Gumbo is a tasty African stew that is served all year round in New Orleans. Over here we’ll try to make a short guide on how you can prepare it quick and simple

First you need to cook your meats. After that is done you need to reserve the cooked meats. Next up it is time to make your roux. Every once in a while check the roux and stop once you get to your desired color. After that is achieved stir in the vegetables and cook them. Now get back to the reserved cooked meat and stir them in too. After all of this is in it is time to add stock. Now that everything is in all that is left is to just simmer it until it is ready.

Keep in mind that these are just the basic steps. There are many versions of Gumbo, ones where you add seafood or thicken it with file powder. Depends on your desire and taste.