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Food & Drink
Quick Bites
Quinta Norte
Mitre 1206, facing the Plaza
Interesting place to grab a drink at night; several different anti-rooms with varying décor. Young atmosphere. Also open for lunch.
Cocina Poblana
A. Villanueva 217
Home made middle-eastern food. Perfect if you've been craving a falafel. This charming little restaurant is tucked in amongst the hostels.
Helado & Cia
A. Villanueva 240
Excellent ice cream and milkshakes to cool off in the summer.
Bonafiche Espresso
Corner of Sarmiento and 9 de Julio on the pedestrian
Great place to chill out and grab a coffee or a pastry for breakfast.
Best Wine Stores
In case you overindulged at the tastings and forgot to pick some up to bring home…
Casa del Vino
A. Villanueva 160
Open Mon - Sat 9:00am - 1:30pm and 5pm - 10:00pm; Sun 10:00am - 2:00pm
Large variety of Argentinean wines, very knowledgeable staff.
La Bodegita
A. Villanueva 722
For a more exclusive collection of wine, try this one.
Tea Time
Las Terrazas Hyatt
Chile 1124, Park Hyatt Mendoza, Mendoza City; (0261) 441 1234
Open Sat & Sun from 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Las Terrazas provides an opportunity to take break from wineries and adventure trips and indulge yourself in a delicious assortment of fresh sandwiches, a large variety of cakes and fresh-from-the-oven muffins on the terrace of the Hyatt Hotel overlooking the Plaza Independencia.
Price: $25 per person; all you can eat
Best Wine Tasting
The Vines
Espejo 567 (around the corner form Park Hyatt Hotel); (0261) 438 1031; www.vinesofmendoza.com
Tasting Room- open daily, 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Information Center- open Monday- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; 5 p.m. -9 p.m.
Closed Sundays
The Vines of Mendoza also hosts events each Monday, Wednesday, and Friday night.
Whether you are an amateur or a professional wine taster, The Vines is a great place to put your palette to the test and taste different wines. Tastings are conducted by an expert who will guide you in the art of discovering the secrets of each wine and get a further understanding of the wine making process.
Best Barrel Tasting
Carmelo Patti - Luján de Cuyo
Best Modern Bodega
Salentein - Ruta 89, Los Arboles, Tunuyan
Best Historical Bodega
Bodega La Rural - Montecaseros 2625, Coquimbito, Maipu
Best Bodega at Sunset
Septima - Ruta Internacional Nº 7 - Km. 6,5 - Agrelo - Luján de Cuyo
Best Bodega for Stargazing
CarinaE - Maipu
Most Scenic Grounds
Catena Zapata - J. Cobos s/n, Agrelo, Luján de Cuyo
Health & Recreation
Bike Rentals
Indiana Aventuras
Espejo, 65; (54 0261) 4290002
Owner can recommend bike tours through the vineyards or up North.
Best Game
Winemakers
Winemakers is the “Monopoly” for wine lovers. Imagine you are building you own winery, selecting your favorite grapes and creating the blend of your dreams. In order to play the game properly you’ll need to open a couple of wine bottles for players to taste only when the game allows / requires it.
Available at Sol & Vino (see our shopping section).
Culture & Entertainment
Spanish Lessons
Mendoza Spanish Club
Corner of San Martin & Garibaldi; Edificio Gomez, 6th floor; (54 0261) 4232003; info@spanishclub.com.ar; www.spanishclub.com.ar
Hourly rates, short or long-term private tutoring.
English Books
CIL
Lavalle, 14
Tourist Shop
Las Viñas
Avenida Las Heras 399; www.lasvinas.com.ar
For everything from Handicrafts to wine to olive oil... you'll find it here. And if you forgot to pick it up before you left... you can buy it online!
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