Q is for Quilmes

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The extinct native Indian tribe "Quilmes" (Kilmes) has given its name to a city in the Province of Buenos Aires, a village, and a beer brand in Argentina. Nowadays, when people speak of Quilmes they mostly mean the brew. It is the leading brand when it comes to beer in Argentina. Furthermore, Quilmes is sort of a national Argentine symbol and was one of the country's biggest assets. During the last economic crisis in 2001/2002 the brewery got into turmoil and, thus, had to be turned over to foreign investor-owned corporations. Since then the Brazilian company AmBev has gradually acquired the majority of shares.

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Oblique Lorea Caffé

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I guess signs appeal to humans because they speak to our senses as well as to our intellects. In general, signs do not have meanings per se. It's people that have meanings for signs. Thus signs are differently perceived by different people. This filigree café logo, however, had a distinct meaning and appealed to me in several ways. One very simple reason was my desire for coffee that was about to be satisfied. Coffee was within reach!
Another reason was the logo was so helplessly squeezed between these two monstrous air conditioners, so I had to photograph it. Not to worry poor little sign, I recognized you. (;

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T-Bone Steak BIG as Hell

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Argentina is where steaks are an art form. What you definitely can expect from Buenos Aires are prime steaks and meats in a lot of restaurants. This BIG one on the plate is the classic T-bone 800 gr. (1.76 lbs) garnished with some French fries. That grilled T-bone steak is BIG enough to feed a family of four hence you can imagine how hard it is to eat it all alone. What a waste! What else can I say? Size does matter and BIG is king when it comes to steaks! There's something else BIG to report: the estimated beef consumption. Well, the average Argentinean eats 68 kg (150 lbs) of red meat per year which makes Argentina the most carnivore nation on earth.

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Café Bar Culture in Buenos Aires

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Although there are thousands of cafés in Buenos Aires, most café bars seem to be well frequented. Porteños just love to drink their coffee or whatever in company. Take a look at the square-shaped tables; they are very typical for the cafés and restobars in Buenos Aires.
What's your favorite ancillary activity while sipping your coffee?

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Three Months of Buenos Aires Perception

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Three month of Buenos Aires Perception is reason enough to celebrate with coffee and cake. I'd like to say thanks to all of you who stopped by so regularly and left comments on my picture blog... very much appreciated! Your comments are my reward for my time invested. Without it, every blog would be incomplete. I promise I will keep on picture blogging and look forward to reading more of your comments. Thank you for joining the little birthday party! Sorry, that I have already started with the cake. :)

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Havana in Buenos Aires

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No, it's not the real Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro on that balcony having a speech to his followers in Buenos Aires. It is just the promotional mascot of the Cuban restaurant called "Rey Castro". If you like Cuban and Latin food, go check it out. It's located at 342 Peru Street. There are also performances and entertainment in the evenings.

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Savoir Vivre at "Café Origen"

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"Please have a seat and enjoy this beautiful day" seems this picture to imply. Right? From coffee to food, everything is served in the French styled "Café Origen". You'll find it in the heart of San Telmo at the corner of Calle Perú and Humberto primo.

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Gran Café Tortoni

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You like drinking your coffee in a vintage ambience? Then you have to visit the oldest and most famous café in Buenos Aires. The Gran Café Tortoni is in Avenida de Mayo, near Subte "Piedras".

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"Museo del Jamón" - Passion for Ham

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In the early evening the side entrance of the restaurant is waiting for guests. The Buenos Aires branch of a Spanish chain store restaurant is located at Calle Cerrito next to Avenida 9 de Julio.

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