Mahalo Chicos, Ferria, other wise known as Farmers’ Market are abundant in Montevideo, Uruguay. When we first arrived here, I really appreciated the visits, seeing all the frutas y verduras nombres en espanol and its freshness. Now I have a delivery from my favorite vendor every Tuesday of the week. For those of you that are thinking [...] Read More

Mahalo Chico, Here is a response to your question Edo, you might not have a chance finding real spices in Colonia del Suiza or any neighboring areas. If you are going to make any trips to Montevideo, I’d suggest the following places: La Moliedna Productos Naturales-Ejido 1439 esq. Mercedes T: 901 39 47 Open M-F 9:30-13:00 and 13:30-19:00 Singer [...] Read More

Mahalo Chico, February is such a short month, I thought that maybe this is a good time to test out my savings plan. The North American dollar is to 22.00 Uruguayan pesos. In 08, the dollar dropped to as low as 1.00 to 15.00 pesos. I spent 3,946.67 pesos for groceries at the grocery store for this week, plus 529.00 pesos [...] Read More

Mahalo Chicos, I don’t get out often enough as I did in 07 and 06, mainly because I wanted variety in my meals that is not so abundant here and I have to honestly say, the offerings in restaurants in Uruguay lack in that department. But when a restaurant comes along that offers a new flavor I like [...] Read More

Mahalo Chicos, There are tons of really great things you can purchase in Uruguay. Here is a list that I often enjoy purchasing and I highly recommend of great quality. Of course there are other things you can purchase in Uruguay this list is unbiased opinion. Saffron Threads Organic Honey Fresh Cinnamon Sticks Fresh nut meg Hand woven authentic wool items [...] Read More

Mahalo Chicos, When you go grocery shopping in South America; Brasil, Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay to speak of, the cashier clerk would ask you if you have a ‘tarjeta puntos’. This is basically a card that allows you points every time you shop at their store. You have to fill out a really simple form written [...] Read More

Mahalo Chicos, Book Shop located across the street from the main entrance of Punta Carteas Shopping in Montevideo, Uruguay. A rather small book shop not necessarily designed for meandering, more for purchase and go, the Book Shop holds a rather impressive stock of English Books. I dragged my other half to accompany me the other day and [...] Read More

Mahalo Chicos, Verde & Wok located inside the Punta Caretas Shopping Mall located on the third level. More like a fast eats place. I say fast eats because it is not quite fast food. Its more like diner style food served faster and eaten faster. So would that mean its fast food? I ordered the fish of [...] Read More

Mahalo Chicos, Bambu on San Jose 1290 telephone number 902-7720 located in the down town area of Montevideo, Uruguay. The only Vegan Asian grocery store in the country. Though limited in selection as majority of the habitants eat meat like crazy here. They offer some staples. Just a few staples I pick up there: Home made tofu Vegan mushroom [...] Read More

Mahalo Chicos, Ricci located on Juaquin Nunez 2848 in the Punta Caretas barrio telephone number 712-00 30. Ricci opened its doors in 1927 and continues to strive today. Its specialty is Mediterranean French cuisine. They are open for lunch and dinner every day. The restaurant also offers wireless Internet to its customer. In a French inspired home, the [...] Read More