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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...

Does anyone know the best way to get to La Paloma, Uruguay? I won't drive.

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?

Why do taxis move faster than ambulances? Why do restaurants display old typewriters for ambience? Why is Peter Capusotto so damn funny when I don't even understand a word? Why can't I stop drinking malbec? Who takes the cat dishes from my front porch every night? When do Portenos...

Beware of the 9 de Julio Subte station, where you switch to the C Line to go to Retiro. I was on my way to the big bus terminal in Retiro, pulling my suitcase and carrying another bag as well. The diversion is this: as you try to enter the car someone deliberately stands in front of the door...

Does anyone know if it's possible to use Skype for calling around BA? It's so much cheaper than buying minutes for my cell phone. Has anyone cracked the code on how to do this, and if so, how?

Last night my son and his friend were robbed at gunpoint by two men asking for a "light."It was late at night, only blocks from my home, so they didn't think it was worth getting a taxi. Thankfully, all my son lost was his watch and not his life. His friend ran away during the robbery to try to...

OK, I throw myself on the mercy of this forum since my Swiss Medical rep isn't moving too quickly. Does anyone know a doctor who accepts Swiss Medical? They don't have to speak English .... I have a note from my dentist that explains what I need (a sedative prescription). I'm scheduled for a...

Baby Boomer Party This Friday (Dec 11) Hi Everyone, If there's any interest, I'm thinking about hosting a little Christmas party at my house for Baby Boomer expats ... of course, you don't need to be a baby boomer to come, all are welcome. I'll make my homemade Bailey's and provide nibbles...

Hi Everyone, If there's any interest, I'm thinking about hosting a little Christmas party at my house for Baby Boomer expats ... of course, you don't need to be a baby boomer to come, all are welcome. I'll make my homemade Bailey's and provide nibbles ... you bring whatever it is you want to...

I've looked through previous threads, but don't think this subject has been introduced ... When you have a prepaid minutes plan (Personal) for your cell phone, are your minutes used up during calls to the States using a phone card? Also, what about 800 numbers? Does the minute meter start...

With the holidays upon us, I'd like to share this excellent recipe to make your Yultide bright (really bright). I'm drinking it as I type. You can get all the ingredients here in Buenos Aires. You don't have to buy expensive whiskey either. 1 pint cream 1 can sweetened condensed milk Pint of...

Hola all you travelling godesses, If you like blogs, check out mine. It's about a divorce, selling my home, and moving here, to BA, alone: broadinba.blogspot.com So grateful to have this Expats site as a resource.

I can't get my Sony E-Reader to download a book from my computer. Did it once successfully ... now I'm banging my head. Also need my Outlook Express set up. You can be paid in two ways: I'll take you to a neighborhood parilla that only locals know about for a fabulous dinner or lunch or I'll...

Hi Fellow Dancers, I like to go to the occassional milonga, but the local men don't usually dance with women they haven't seen before. And there are usually way more women than men. Is there anyone who'd like to hit a milonga? I'm at the intermediate level. Would also consider practicas for...

How does one find out online where the theaters are and what's playing? It's raining and I've got cabin fever. Or, if anyone knows any specific movie theater info for the Palermo area, that would be a short cab ride for me. Victoria

Just want to warn anyone going to milongas that I've been hustled by teachers twice ... and in a rather offending way. The first danced with me for one minute, said, "This just isn't working." Asked me how long I'd been dancing, insulted my teacher's expertise, said I could use some...

First week in BA ...I'm looking for an apartment with my friend, who is from here, and we go to a rental agency where they want thousands in cash upfront and they talk amongst themselves ... (they forgot she understands Spanish) and it's unbelievable that they're skimming from both the apartment...

Hi, Very reliable American woman would like to rent a one or two bedroom apartment in central Buenos Aires, perhaps San Telmo, or one of the Palermos, even Belgrano if it´s close to shops and restaurants. I would like it to be homey and comfortable with air conditioning. A balcony is a plus...

What does it mean when a dog walker yells at you in a dog park? He had unleashed his dogs and they came over to be petted. Third day here and ¨No Espanol.¨ Victoria