Last night we headed out on the town for my birthday. We made our way to a few places, but kept moving until we landed at a bar named Burlesque. It had a nice atmosphere very reminiscent of the states, and for once, a great beer menu - which, as I have found, is a difficult thing to find in Latin American countries.
The crowd was fairly young like ourselves, and everyone was dressed up to head out on a saturday night.
Meli, Mari and I ordered some good food. This is the first Mexican food I have seen here in Uruguay. I ordered Enchiladas while the girls ordered Chivitos - a very very very typical Uruguayan sandwhich.
For the first time in many many months, I got to order a few non traditional South American beers. I had two half liters from a company named Otro Mundo based out of Argentina. I started with a Nut Brown Ale and finished with a Strong Red Ale. They were 120 pesos each ($6 USD) and were well worth the extra cash because they helped lift me out of the Budweiser type beer fog that predominates the area. I cant wait to return and try out a few more beers.
I didnt notice, but Mariana pointed out the fact that they used a pint glass as well. A pint glass is so normal to me I didnt quite notice, but here in Uruguay they dont use pint glasses like we do in the states. The typical beer glass here is a thick clear mug with a heavy handle.
The pint glass, the imported beer, and the atmosphere within the bar all helped lend a hand to remind me of good times. I love finding the similarities and dissimilaties between here and the states, and I love finding places like Burlesque that help blur the line. We had a good time and I appreciate Meli and Mari taking time to take me out and show me another slice of their city and culture.
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