What and when is the Shakespeare Festival in Uruguay?

Today is the start of the the 2nd Shakespeare festival in Uruguay!  The 2016 edition includes plays for adults and children, some of them involving renowned British Actor George Irving.  For more information you can visit the Facebook page or the website (see links below).  Unfortunately all the information is in Spanish, so for all the Ask Annette non-Spanish speaking readers - good luck!

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Looking for unique locally made products?

I love finding locally made products and found a seller called EM Bags at the Feria Maxima De Diseno in Carrasco.  EM Bags is a small business that makes plastic zipped bags.  I use these for putting cell phones/wallets in and taking to the beach or in a boat.  I also have two custom made bags with my children's names on for their pediatrician booklets/vaccination cards.  The bags come in different sizes, colours and fabrics.  They make great gifts too! Check out EM Bags facebook page (link below) for more pictures.  You can message them in English or Spanish via Facebook.

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Where can you find a great Taekwondo school for kids and adults?

I would like to give a big shout out to the Taekwondo school where my kids attend.  ATA-Punta Gorda Artes Marciales is an excellent Taekwondo school where my children have been attending for over 1 year.  The teachers have a great way with children and I really like the way they teach the children about respect, confidence, discipline, physical strength and the skills of Taekwondo.  I would highly recommend the school.  The fees for 1 person are around $1,500 per month for up to 3 classes a week, then it is cheaper for a second enrollment or if you pay for 2 full enrollments then the 3 enrollment is free!

ATA - Punta Gorda Artes Marciales

General Paz 1405, Punta Gorda

2606 0789

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More about American Taekwondo Association (ATA) here.

Looking for some delicious Mediterranean food in Montevideo?

I have been to this restaurant twice and thoroughly enjoyed the food.  The menu has a wide selection of Mediterranean food, the service is good, prices are reasonable and the setting is very nice.  In particular I found the homemade breads were delicious as were the shish kebab meats, lehmeyun, tabuleh and hummus.   I will be heading back for sure, there is much more to be tried on their menu!  This is a must-try restaurant, especially if you are craving something a little different than the regular Uruguayan cuisine.

Lassh

Av. Garibaldi 2181, Montevideo

Phone: 2200 5937 

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Tues-Sat: 12:00 - 00:00
Sun: 12:00 - 15:00

Have you ever heard of a Food Truck Festival in Uruguay?

There is a Food Truck Festival next Sunday in Montevideo!  Sounds like a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon.  More information on Facebook :)

Did you know there are two big yard sales coming up?

Yard Sale 1:

Mones Roses 6242 (Esq. Dublin) Sunday, Feb. 28 from 1500-1700. Many items are for sale: Toys, books, clothes, DVDs, shoes, furniture, etc. Make an offer on any item. Several items are new and still have the price tags. If the date/time are not convenient for you, email: mgoywilson@hotmail.com


Yard Sale 2:

Are you looking for some good German food in Montevideo?

I experienced some very tasty German food at Dackel in Carrasco last night.  I was very impressed with the service from the waiter, he was attentive, happy (even smiled!) and helpful.  All these qualities in a waiter in Uruguay can be very hard to find.  We ordered the 'Chucrat Genie' for $730 which was a meal for two people - it was delicious!  It included 2 large smoked pork chops, bacon, 2 German sausages, 2 boiled potatoes, and sauerkraut (as pictured below).  We got a plate of papa suiza too (it is like a giant homemade hashbrown).  After spending our last spring holiday in the German area of General Villa Belgrano in Argentina and eating German food every night we were keen to see if Uruguay could produce the same quality of food.  I can confirm that yes they can! we enjoyed our meal just as much as the German food we experienced in Argentina.  I would recommend a visit to Dackel :)  Unfortunately I was too full for desert but I would like to return to Dackel to try the apple strudel.

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Gabriel Otero 6438, Carrasco

Phone: 2600 6211
Sunday to Thursday: 12-15 and 20-00 hrs
Friday and Saturday: 12-15 and 20-01 hrs