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    Restaurant Cover Charges

    Yes, I clarified that the charge was not a table service charge.
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    Restaurant Cover Charges

    Is it the norm for a restaurant to charge a "cover charge" for a reservation? I called the Taj Mahal restaurant to see when they opened and they suggested a reservation (for an 8:00 sitting!). Upon opening the menu, we saw a six peso "cover charge" per person for having made reservations. I...
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    It's an Expat Thing: Unsolved Mysteries

    Why do butchers and supermercados stop selling meat during mid-day? They sell in the morning and the evening, then they cover up the meat and won't sell it ... do the butchers go home for a nap? Or is the meat having a nap?:o
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    Exercise in BA ...without subtitles

    I do Pilates and I just watch the person next to me. Also, the instructor will physically correct my position if it's not right (as he/she does to everyone). Over the weeks I now know most of the directions in Spanish, but it's not necessary. BA is a good city in which to do Pilates ... very...
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    Milk

    Though this isn't about milk, it IS about how nice so many "Argies" are ... I was taking an unfamiliar bus today and the driver said he'd let me know when he got to my stop. It being rush hour, the bus filled up and I got pushed back to the middle of the bus. When the bus was approaching my...
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    Crime Beware

    Hmmmm, those new policia are kinda hot.
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    Why are we losing our hair?

    Many of the dogs have poor coats and patches of hair missing.
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    Word of the Day:

    OK, here's a word I made up for appropriate situations: Poo Poo de Toro. Pretty self explanatory, nicer than "bullshit" and a private joke between a friend and I. I'm dying to know what "Las Plantas No Pecan" means (graffiti all over Palermo). Know it's a band (I think) but what is the...
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    March 24th: Peru Deli Dinner!

    Do you have two seats left? Let me know ASAP so I can ask my friend if she's available that date. You can PM me.
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    Wed. March 10th happy hour get together..

    The Wherever Bar does have food and early on, some people ordered food. Argsteve swears by the papas bravos (potatoes with hot sauce) as the perfect food to absorb alcohol.
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    English speaking doctor required

    JML,I'm going to an English speaking gynocologist on Monday. She's on my Swiss Medical plan. Private message me if you want any more info after my visit. Swiss Medical insurance can be obtained by walking into any of their offices. I've been happy with it ... though it did take four months to...
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    Wed. March 10th happy hour get together..

    Thanks, ArgSteve for initiating the meet up. It was a good turn out.
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    La Paloma and Getting There

    Does anyone know the best way to get to La Paloma, Uruguay? I won't drive.
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    Wed. March 10th happy hour get together..

    Hey argsteve, I'll try to pop in for an early quick one ... got a dinner to go to later.
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    Beware Robbery Attempts at Galleria Pacifico

    For the chicas: Put your money in your "Spanx." Just don't forget it's there when you go to use the toilet (try fishing out $100 pesos floating in the toilet!) Also, an under the skirt/pants travel wallet. When I told a friend that's where I keep my valuables and a thief would have to turn me...
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    It's an Expat Thing: Unsolved Mysteries

    I DID see a fast ambulance, two in fact (see original post). All the ambulances I saw before were slow and had their lights flashing, no sirens ... so those vehicles must not be on emergency runs. Mystery solve.
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    Academy Awards/Oscars Party?

    Doesn't it start, like at 1 a.m. BA time?
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    It's an Expat Thing: Unsolved Mysteries

    So, are the cabs owned by the government of Buenos Aires or privately owned?
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    It's an Expat Thing: Unsolved Mysteries

    Here's another one .... many taxis have "GCBA" on their sides. Obviously, I know what the "BA" stands for, but what about the "GC"?
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    Wanna See a Tribute Band Tonight

    Does anyone know of a website that lists who/what/where tribute bands are playing in Buenos Aires? Or, alternatively, any other method to find out what bands are playing on what night or a club recommendation?
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