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Argentina Master Thread
« on: July 26, 2010, 01:53:11 AM »
Anyone been to B.A. here?
Activity or restaurant recommendations would be great!
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Re: Argentina Master Thread
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2010, 09:39:52 PM »
Anyone been to B.A. here?
Activity or restaurant recommendations would be great!
These are the two top kosher restaurants in BA.
http://www.tucsonrestaurante.com.ar
http://www.asiankosher.com

Enjoy buenos aires as the most european-style city in South America.
Check out the port "Puerto Maderos" lined with cafes, hotels and shops, check out "Florida" an all pedestrian street with artisans and flee markets after sunset.
Take a boat ride at Tigre's Delta river, and enjoy a picnic or BBQ by the water.
Don't forget to stop for a bite at the only Kosher McDonald's in the world at the Abasto shopping mall.
Enjoy more than 20 kosher restaurants in Buenos Aires.
Fly north to the Iguazu waterfalls. Cross over to Brazil to see a different view. Take a boat ride and/or helicopter ride. While you're there enjoy the bird park "Parque das Aves".
Fly south to Calafate (glaciers) and Bariloche (lakes and ski resorts).
While you're in the area, if you have time, check out Punta Del Este, a beautiful beach town in Uruguay.
There's way more to do in BA, this is in a nutshell because I have to run now... Post more later!
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Re: Argentina Master Thread
« Reply #2 on: August 23, 2010, 05:10:43 PM »
anyone know if there is a shul near park hyatt Buenos aires

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Re: Argentina Master Thread
« Reply #5 on: August 30, 2010, 12:47:35 PM »

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Re: Argentina Master Thread
« Reply #6 on: August 30, 2010, 05:47:43 PM »
Do not miss Argentina's icecreams. Two of the main chains (Persicco and Freddo) have a special kosher line.

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Re: Argentina Master Thread
« Reply #7 on: August 30, 2010, 10:54:20 PM »
Do not miss Argentina's icecreams. Two of the main chains (Persicco and Freddo) have a special kosher line.

how do hechseirem work there are they like the us/israel with an actual shtempel or is there a list there

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Re: Argentina Master Thread
« Reply #8 on: September 01, 2010, 02:01:29 PM »
how do hechseirem work there are they like the us/israel with an actual shtempel or is there a list there
I think Uruguay can be added to the Argentina thread, IM wondering if anyone know if a motzie shabbos flight at 10.15 is doable shabbos ends at around 7.40 the airport seems to be only a few miles away does anyone know for sure?

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Re: Argentina Master Thread
« Reply #9 on: September 01, 2010, 04:04:17 PM »
I think Uruguay can be added to the Argentina thread, IM wondering if anyone know if a motzie shabbos flight at 10.15 is doable shabbos ends at around 7.40 the airport seems to be only a few miles away does anyone know for sure?

Email Rabbi Shemtov at Chabad there. He's a really nice guy. One of the original South American Shluchim

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Re: Argentina Master Thread
« Reply #10 on: September 01, 2010, 05:16:05 PM »
Email Rabbi Shemtov at Chabad there. He's a really nice guy. One of the original South American Shluchim
did that already he said it's a 20 min drive so should be fine

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Re: Argentina Master Thread
« Reply #11 on: September 05, 2010, 02:30:46 AM »
how do hechseirem work there are they like the us/israel with an actual shtempel or is there a list there
In those two ice cream stores there is a list.
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Re: Argentina Master Thread
« Reply #12 on: September 05, 2010, 11:25:05 AM »
In those two ice cream stores there is a list.
cholov yosroel?
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Re: Argentina Master Thread
« Reply #13 on: September 15, 2010, 07:02:16 AM »
Do you have any of those in the US?

This one is in the Abasto Shopping Center's Food Court.


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Re: Argentina Master Thread
« Reply #14 on: September 20, 2010, 01:14:55 PM »
ive been going back and forth with the park hyatt BA trying to get kosher food and upgraded to a suite so far Iv'e gotten the suite but they want to charge for the food here are the emails

The Food
Dear Mr. E,

Greetings from Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires!

I am contacting you regarding your breakfast request of Kosher Catering Service.

As Mrs. Ramirez have explained you before, we work with a Catering Service Company for Kosher food, which provides a very good service and food quality. 

I´m afraid that the Kosher Service can not be offered complimentary since it is an outside company that provides it.

As soon as we recieve the Kosher Menu it will be sent to you.

I remain at your disposal for any request you may need.

The Suite
Dear Mr E,

It is a pleasure to contact you back again!

Regarding to your inquiry below, as a Diamond Member, we  will gladly guarantee an upgrade to a suite.

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Re: Argentina Master Thread
« Reply #15 on: September 20, 2010, 01:26:49 PM »
You need to pick up the phone and speak to the head of catering and/or the hotel's general manager.

As a Hyatt Diamond you are entitled to a free breakfast and you should be able to negotiate a free kosher breakfast.
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Re: Argentina Master Thread
« Reply #16 on: September 20, 2010, 01:27:55 PM »
ive been going back and forth with the park hyatt BA trying to get kosher food and upgraded to a suite so far Iv'e gotten the suite but they want to charge for the food here are the emails

The Food
Dear Mr. E,

Greetings from Palacio Duhau - Park Hyatt Buenos Aires!

I am contacting you regarding your breakfast request of Kosher Catering Service.

As Mrs. Ramirez have explained you before, we work with a Catering Service Company for Kosher food, which provides a very good service and food quality. 

I´m afraid that the Kosher Service can not be offered complimentary since it is an outside company that provides it.

As soon as we recieve the Kosher Menu it will be sent to you.

I remain at your disposal for any request you may need.

The Suite
Dear Mr E,

It is a pleasure to contact you back again!

Regarding to your inquiry below, as a Diamond Member, we  will gladly guarantee an upgrade to a suite.

Are you going there on a paid stay or an award night?

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Re: Argentina Master Thread
« Reply #17 on: September 20, 2010, 01:32:32 PM »
award night obviously  ;D...   I got 2 emails about the food from both

Mercedes Solanas Pacheco
Gerente de Servicios al Huésped
Guest Services Manager        and

Marcela Capellino
Team Leader Concierge
Member of Les Clefs d'Or International

should I take it up with Hyatt diamond or just try calling the hotel GM

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Re: Argentina Master Thread
« Reply #18 on: September 20, 2010, 01:34:50 PM »
award night obviously  ;D...   I got 2 emails about the food from both

Mercedes Solanas Pacheco
Gerente de Servicios al Huésped
Guest Services Manager        and

Marcela Capellino
Team Leader Concierge
Member of Les Clefs d'Or International

should I take it up with Hyatt diamond or just try calling the hotel GM

I would call managers at the hotel before calling hyatt.
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Re: Argentina Master Thread
« Reply #19 on: September 20, 2010, 01:56:16 PM »
I would call managers at the hotel before calling hyatt.
I just spoke with the secretary of the GM (he wasn't in or so she claimed) she said she will get back to me.