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Words: Louise Miller Photos: Monica Tindall Monica and I recently attended two wonderful dinners for which sommelier, Dinesh Kumar, had teamed up with Chilean wine producer, PengWine, to provide enjoyable pairings for Sri Lankan and southern Indian flav…
Manveen Maan No trip to Chile would be complete without sampling some of the amazing vino the country is known for, and Valdivieso is a name that needs no introduction in this wine-producing nation. This famed company has a history that stretches back to 1879 wh…
Manveen Maan There’s a reason why Argentina keeps featuring prominently on various ‘Best restaurants’ lists – the quality of food and constant evolving of menus keeps residents on their toes. Buenos Aires in particular, is a haven for th…
By Manveen Maan Renowned chef Cristian Correa is a true blue Chilean – and wants to bring the essence of his country to every dish he prepares. Having set up Mulato earlier this year, Correa’s restaurant is in a more bohemian area of Santiago, surrounded by qu…
By Manveen Maan The journey to South America is a long, and somewhat painful one, especially if you’re slumming it in cattle class. At the very least you’ll be clocking around 24 hours in the air, with a couple more spent at a layover somewhere in the Middle East or […]
By Manveen Maan A long sliver of a country in southwestern South America, Chile’s striking, diverse geography has resulted in it being a powerhouse producer of a vast variety of fresh food and wines. Chilean wine has slowly (and rightfully) gained a reputation ar…