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[QUOTE=DaddyRulz;448660]I would be a shitload of money it's a shakedown.[/QUOTE]The AFIP (the Argentine version of the IRS) does not do shakedowns. They conduct random inspections during normal working hours to make sure every single transaction is being entered into the government required computer and to verify that social security payments are being made correctly or all employees. They also conduct inspections in response to "denuncias" that can come any hour of the day.
[QUOTE=RockHarders;448666]The AFIP (the Argentine version of the IRS) does not do shakedowns. They conduct random inspections during normal working hours to make sure every single transaction is being entered into the government required computer and to verify that social security payments are being made correctly or all employees. They also conduct inspections in response to "denuncias" that can come any hour of the day.[/QUOTE]Thanks for the clarification. AFIP really doesn't shake down businesses? Apologies to those guys.
[QUOTE=RockHarders;448666]The AFIP (the Argentine version of the IRS) does not do shakedowns. They conduct random inspections during normal working hours to make sure every single transaction is being entered into the government required computer and to verify that social security payments are being made correctly or all employees. They also conduct inspections in response to "denuncias" that can come any hour of the day.[/QUOTE]Under the "K" regime they sure did!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[QUOTE=Gandolf50;448673]Under the "K" regime they sure did!!!!!!!!!!!!![/QUOTE]Perhaps I should have clarified: the AFIP does NOT "shake down" bars and restaurants in the CABA.
Located on the corner of Cervino and Salguero.
House specialty is ribs, other meats, salads,etc.
Good quality food, decent portions,fairly priced.
It is a big restaurant with some outdoor seating but is very busy with a waiting list on weekends.
This is a typical parrilla with good quality meat at good prices.
Located in Puerto Madero next to the enterance to the casino.
Opens 11am for lunch.
Fish/seafood/pasta.
Bolivar 373 in San Telmo.
Daily lunch specials at 250 pesos.
Good value, big portions.
I love to eat and I especially love to try different foods in different cultures. One snack food I have never understood the overwhelming love for is Tapas. I have been to Spain many times and many guide books talk about the great TAPAS at different bars. Tapas to me are a small but expensive snack. The first time I tried a tapas some 30 years ago I thought they were free. In the USA many bars serve free snacks during happy hour. On this page I read an entry that said this certain bar had great TAPAS. Do people eat tapas for dinner or just an early evening snack before dinner. To me eating something like this would ruin my dinner appetite. Please dont make too much fun of question. Inquiring minds need to know.
[QUOTE=HotRod11;448952]I love to eat and I especially love to try different foods in different cultures. One snack food I have never understood the overwhelming love for is Tapas. I have been to Spain many times and many guide books talk about the great TAPAS at different bars. Tapas to me are a small but expensive snack. The first time I tried a tapas some 30 years ago I thought they were free. In the USA many bars serve free snacks during happy hour. On this page I read an entry that said this certain bar had great TAPAS. Do people eat tapas for dinner or just an early evening snack before dinner. To me eating something like this would ruin my dinner appetite. Please dont make too much fun of question. Inquiring minds need to know.[/QUOTE]In the Basque town of San Sebastian , the tapas are called pinchos (the snack is held together with a tooth pick) , a huge variety and very filling.There was no way that we could eat supper after 'snacking' on these. Normally the bartender just counts the number of toothpicks before billing you.
[QUOTE=NormanStormin;333531]At least I thought it was when I went there last week. Rolling shutters on Avenida de Mayo were down. I assumed it was closed for the holidays. Today I happened to go in a locotoria on Rivadavia and saw someone go in the back door. I followed.
Billard affectionados rejoyce. It's still open. They are remodling the ground floor but the basement is open and accesible from Rivadavia. I inspected the work, fearing they might harm that 100 year old inlaid wood work. To my amasement, they were very aware of this historical monument and were taking great legnths to protect it. They are replcing the ceiling with drywall. Argentina has finally discovered plaster and paint does not do well in this humidity.
They will be reopen March[/QUOTE]
The above report was posted Jan 4, 2005 (notice it is the first post of the thread but 15 posts got lost in cyberspace?)
I did a review of this famous Avenida de Mayo cafe years ago but can not find the report. Possibly pre Argentina Private days. At any rate, four years ago it was closed and the rumor was La Continental had bought it. I was horrified that another landmark was going to become another cheap pizzeria. I was there yesterday. Indeed La Continental owns it. The menu is leather bound and printed in old style, but it is exactly La Continental menu and prices. The basement billard hall is in full operation . The Rivadavia side still has the old Gallegos playing cards. The original numbered marble topped tables, but the interior wood panneling fully restored and bathrooms remodled.
Congratulations La Continental for a job well done preserving a Buenos Aires landmark at affordable prices.
I liked the place.
They still have a web page [URL]http://www.los36billares.com.ar/[/URL]
[QUOTE=NormanStormin;449573]The above report was posted Jan 4, 2005 (notice it is the first post of the thread but 15 posts got lost in cyberspace?)
I did a review of this famous Avenida de Mayo cafe years ago but can not find the report. Possibly pre Argentina Private days. At any rate, four years ago it was closed and the rumor was La Continental had bought it. I was horrified that another landmark was going to become another cheap pizzeria. I was there yesterday. Indeed La Continental owns it. The menu is leather bound and printed in old style, but it is exactly La Continental menu and prices. The basement billard hall is in full operation . The Rivadavia side still has the old Gallegos playing cards. The original numbered marble topped tables, but the interior wood panneling fully restored and bathrooms remodled.
Congratulations La Continental for a job well done preserving a Buenos Aires landmark at affordable prices.[/QUOTE]