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Articles:
Interview Simon Dean, Drip Couture
"Simon Dean is one such expat who is discovering the benefits of working for international companies while using local talent and basing himself in the rather agreeable city of Mendoza"
Mendoza start up awarded USD 40,000 to expand to Chile
"As the first rent payment system of its type in South America, PagaTu Alquiler is seeing doors open across the continent even though people have been slow to embrace it here"
Mining Argentina - Interview with a Geologist
"Mining is a hot topic in Argentina. Amanda Barnes interviews geologist Bruce Smith to learn just what all the fuss is about"
Family on bicycles, arrival Mendoza from Alaska
"Young family from Idaho have pedaled their way through 15 countries and well over 20,000 miles"
Bodega Salentein: A Work of Art
"The restaurant is one wing of the visitor’s centre, Killka, which is an unusual Bormida & Yanzon-designed glass and concrete structure of cubes which opens up into an interesting interplay of light, space and sky on the inside."
Bodega Atamisque: the finer things in life
"Drinking a lovely buttery and honey Chardonnay we started on the fresh and light trout ceviche and a dense, rich terraine with red pesto as starters.."
Tupungato league: Finca Sophenia and Jean Bousquet
"The Uco Valley has relatively little disease. This natural blessing is fiercely protected within the zone – no fresh produce can be brought in from outside the valley.."
Mendoza's underground green scene
"Mendoza’s conscientious younger generations are moving towards an altogether different trend: vegetarianism and animal rights."
Sommelier School: Educating the senses (graduation)
"After learning the principles of tasting a wine we moved onto the practical part and fortunately with plenty of the good stuff from Mendoza’s younger generations"
Cooking and Wine - Familia Zuccardi
"It was fascinating to learn about the history of these wood-burning cement pods and see how the restaurant embraces a real range of cooking techniques"
Italian food in Mendoza
"And, how does Maria Teresa make her renowned pasta you ask? “You take flour, eggs and a pinch of salt and knead it as if you are conducting music"
O. Fournier: A Winery Blending Cutting-Edge Architecture, Fine Wines and Gourmet Food
"O Fournier is probably one of the most architecturally famous, and strangest looking, bodegas in the world."
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It’s another stunningly beautiful winter sunny day in Mendoza with temperatures ranging around 13C (55F), the smell of lunchtime asados have been strong across the base of the Andes as the 3:30pm game arrives, the occasional practice horns prepping for a "must win", the streets have eerily gone silent, we are minutes away from the most passionate and important game for Argentina in the World Cup 2010 Tournament so far..
