Fish Out of Malbec

03/02/2026

Mondays, am I right?

This poor little guy ended up with a hat made of p**p.

How’s your day going?

07/06/2020

ICYMI: Rosetta Stone is upgrading anyone who bought their language programs by CD to a Lifetime Subscription (digital) for ANY language (not just the one you previously purchased - this is the BEST part) until July 8th!

Go to www.rosettastone.com/freedom to learn more!

NOT sponsored - I just really think it works and did it myself for Spanish before moving to Argentina.

I signed up for Italian as a lifetime membership :-D

05/06/2020

I love how creative people are getting in this time of no travel. Rome is one of my favorite places (we were maybe going to go in December...). What are you doing to stay sane during this troubling time?

Follow our detailed itinerary for ways to bring Rome into your home during coronavirus quarantine.

04/16/2020

LET’S PARTY 🎉 | So, my friend and I are gonna have a party tomorrow to celebrate Malbec World Day (or World Malbec Day) on Instagram Live at 8pm ET, 7pm CT - and you’re all invited! 🍷
Joining me from Argentina will be Julia Bermejo () a Mendoza native freelance chef 👩🏻‍🍳 and wine 🍷 consultant with 15 years’ experience in the wine industry and 18 years in the culinary world. In her career, Julia has spent years in an Argentine wine tasting room and was one of my first guides in Argentine wine!
We are both kinda nervous to be honest but we will have plenty of Argentine Malbec to help us with that 😉
To join in, open up a bottle of Malbec or other wine (we don’t judge!), maybe make a snack, and click on my profile pic when it says I’m “live.” Easy peasy.
If you want us to speak in Spanish, please drop a comment below or just tell us. Si querés que hablemos en español, avísanos!
See you there! And, save this post so you don’t forget! 🥳
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01/31/2020

CAROUSEL 🎠 BAR (NEW ORLEANS) | What makes a great bar?
🍸 Is it the cocktails?
🍹 Is it the bartenders?
🥃 Is it the other patrons?
🍻 Is it the ambience or history?
🍷Trick question - it’s all of that, plus the general “onda” - the Argentine way of describing the vibe. The Irish call it “craic.” It’s the secret ingredient in every great bar and The Carousel has it in spades ♠️ .
🍸Allow me a quick story. Marvin, the bar’s star bartender was taking care of us and I asked him where I might find some more cocktail pins for my jacket (see the ones in the pic?) to buy. His eyes lit up and he walked away. I thought he was just over it and moving on. But no! He returned with this awesome gilded pineapple 🍍 pin, for me! It’s from Plantation Rum and he was telling me all about their distillery (he’s visited) and their process. Of course I had to buy one (neat🥃) to try it after that 😉.
🍍🥃Spoiler alert: it was delicious!!!
🥂 Then we chatted about lunch plans and he recommended a bunch on the menu at our destination of choice (post coming soon). He was a DELIGHT. And his recs were perfect!
🍸 Later on I found out that Marvin is a world-famous bartender, responsible for reviving the Vieux Carré cocktail’s popularity, an author of a cocktail book, and one of the forces behind Tales of the Cocktail. Crazy!
🍹We reluctantly got off the carousel 🎠 to go to lunch and had such an amazing experience that I’ll definitely be back to see him (on a weekday!) soon.
🎠 What’s the most important aspect of a bar, for you?
🎠 #🥃 @ Carousel Bar at Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans

01/26/2020

Ever wonder what Times Square looks like in the snow? Pretty cool 360 degree video of Times Square during a snowstorm - but the best part is that my friend is the guy who took it! 😉

11/20/2019

U.S. Citizens traveling abroad: Are you aware that you'll need a visa waiver to travel to Europe (Schengen Zone) beginning the end of 2021 & for travel to NZ now (as of October 1, 2019)?

Here is some basic info:

For Europe: You'll need to get an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) visa waiver prior to travel. The app will be done online and you'll receive an approval within 20 minutes of application. You need a passport, valid email address, and credit card to pay the fee (TBD). This visa will be valid for 3 years.

More info: https://www.etiasvisa.com/etias-requirements/americans

For NZ: You'll need an (NZ)ETA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) visa waiver prior to arriving OR even laying over in NZ. It takes up to 72 hours to process (so you can't do it at the last minute). The cost is $9NZD - $12NZD for the visa waiver and you also must pay an International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) at the same time as your NZeTA. This costs NZD $35. This visa will be valid for 2 years.

More info: https://www.immigration.govt.nz/new-zealand-visas/apply-for-a-visa/about-visa/nzeta

ETIAS Visa Waiver for American citizens. US citizens traveling to Europe will shortly need to apply for an ETIAS (European Travel Authorization System).

11/15/2019

New post! How I plan my trips - and how you can plan yours, too - with a step-by-step guide to show you what resources I use and recommend, how I find the best restaurants, hotels, and bars, how I organize all of our stuff in one place and a little cameo from a celebrity. 🤩

Which celebrity? 🤔You'll have to read to find out!

https://fishoutofmalbec.com/travel-planning-tips/

How to travel like a boss: tips on researching and planning travel and turning your trip or holiday from an "okay" getaway to an unforgettable experience.

11/09/2019

Want to spend the holidays on holiday? Dreaming of a white Christmas? Here's all you need to know about spending a white Christmas at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Québec City, Canada. You'll find out what it's like, where to eat, and what to do for you and your loved ones!

Planning some holiday travel? Here's what it's like to spend a magical Christmas holiday at the Fairmont Le Château Frontenac in Quebec City, Canada!

11/06/2019

Updated and revamped my Iceland packing tips post! If you're planning to head to Iceland - even not in the summertime - use this as a guide for what to bring with you! Comment here with any questions - happy to help!

http://fishoutofmalbec.com/iceland-summer-packing/

11/01/2019

Not one, but *TWO* new posts are up! (Revised from an older post and split into two for easier viewing.)

The first one: Thinking of visiting and catching a ballgame at Citi Field next season? Read this first!

Visiting NYC and want to catch a ballgame? Love the Mets? Just want to see some American sports? Check out this guide to Citi Field in Queens!