Stuff about books or articles I’ve read, shows or movies I’ve watched – usually food or wine related, but not always.
“The press is the best instrument for enlightening the mind of man, and improving him as a rational, moral and social being” – Thomas Jefferson, 3rd U.S. President Buenos Aires – Although we had advance notice, it was still exciting to see Casa SaltShaker show up in print in The New York Times, in tomorrow’s… Read More All The News That Fits… We Print
“Creativity is great, but plagiarism is faster.” – Clay’s Conclusion Buenos Aires – I don’t know whether or not to be flattered. It started a few days ago when Technorati started showing up image links to my blog – all of a particular picture… a milanesa napolitana, and to my mind, not that interesting of… Read More Flattery?
“War is God’s way of teaching Americans geography.” – Ambrose Bierce, Writer, Journalist, Editor “Someone once said that war is God’s way of teaching geography, but today, apparently war or even the threat of war cannot adequately teach geography. More American young people can tell you where an island that the ‘Survivor’ TV series came… Read More How Far East was That?
“A man who has committed a mistake and doesn’t correct it, is committing another mistake.” – Confuscius Buenos Aires – A few days ago I posted my reaction to a piece this week in the New York Times travel magazine. The piece (from the Times, not mine) generated a lot of local conversation, and a… Read More Clarification… My Bad…
“We are not enemies, but friends. We must not be enemies. Though passion may have strained it must not break our bonds of affection. The mystic chords of memory, stretching from every battlefield and patriot grave to every living heart and hearthstone all over this broad land, will yet swell the chorus of the Union,… Read More Living Hearts
“These days Palermo Viejo has the same thrumming energy as Silver Lake in Los Angeles or the Mitte in Berlin, and it’s the place where in-the-know travelers and hip locals alike go for their shopping (one section is known as Palermo SoHo) and night-life fix. It’s also home to the city’s liveliest dining scene, but… Read More Did Someone Miss the Point?
When it rains, it pours.” – Morton Salt slogan Buenos Aires – It seems that word about Casa SaltShaker is trickling out into the world, bit by bit. In our third bit of press this month, we get the nod as part of a feature article on the website for GQ and Details magazines –… Read More More Good News!
“Things will get better despite our efforts to improve them.” – Will Rogers, Entertainer/Humorist Buenos Aires – The new edition of Viñas, Bodegas & Vinos was released this week. Long time readers will possibly remember my review of last year’s edition and the launch event. Things changed quite a bit this year. First, and of… Read More New Edition…