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Introducing Spreadsave – Coupons and Deals Site

By on February 13, 2012 in Businesses

I wanted to take a moment to invite everyone to check out a project that I have been working on for the past few months called Spreadsave. It’s a coupons and deals site that features online coupons as well as a complete list of deals from across multiple daily deal sites. It’s focused on the US market, so doesn’t have much to do with this blog other than me. :)

The site is still in “beta” mode as we just recently launched it, but it allows you to find and use online coupons and daily deals and then rewards you with “virtual” gold coins for buying through the site. These coins can then be redeemed for prizes in our reward store. You’ll also earn gold coins when your friends buy something that you shared with them.

We’re working on adding a lot of cool new social and gamification features to the site in the near future, but I wanted to invite you to stop by and take an early look. Also, please be sure to like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter too!

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Why it sucks to be a gadgetphile in Buenos Aires

By on February 6, 2012 in Living

Yet another reminder of why it sucks to be a gadgetphile in Argentina…

This was a “great deal” on a 42″ flat screen in Argentina last week:

This was a “great deal” on a 42″ flat screen in the United States last week:

And to rub salt in the wound, The Atlantic Cities also points out that Buenos Aires is the most expensive city in the world to buy an iPad:

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Restaurant Discounts During Tour Gourmet Buenos Aires

By on January 11, 2012 in Food

La Panza Porteña points out some great Buenos Aires dining offers that include discounts of up to 50% off at select restaurants during Tour Gourmet Buenos Aires 2012 which runs through February 29, 2012.

Now in it’s 7th year, the Tour Gourmet is a chance to sample the culinary offerings from a variety of restaurants at 35% – 50% off depending on the restaurant and the day of the week. To take advantage of this offer, all you have to do is head over to their website and print out the coupon for the restaurant of your choice. Some of the current restaurants include Sushi Club, Te Matare Ramirez, Akira Sushi and Lizzie’s, though the list changes every week.

We had a chance to check out Sushi Club Palermo Hollywood on Monday night, and the 50% off discount made an expensive meal relatively affordable ($338 pesos for 45 pieces of sushi reduced to $169 pesos). Plus, they had red tuna which is a rare treat. Just remember, most coupons do not include drinks, service charge or tip.

There is also a wine tasting course at the Sheraton available with a 2×1 discount. Enjoy.

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Atun Rosado – A Rare Find

By on December 20, 2011 in Food

A rare find!

The Walmart at DOT Shopping had something I have yet to see in a Buenos Aires supermarket – red tuna! Now, it was frozen, imported from Uruguay and $89 pesos a kilo (U$S 9.43/lb), but of course I had to have some. I’m planning on grilling it this week…

Also interesting to note is that their imported food section, which was small, is now completely gone after Argentina imposed even more import restrictions a few months ago.

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