Fireworks, live music, DJs and tastings at the first party at OH!

OH! La Barra, the first mall to open in Punta del Este sky, closed 2014 with a show of fireworks and live music which attracted celebrities, tourists and locals, Sunday 28 hours.

More than 1,000 people gathered in the central square Walk shopping and entertainment already emerging as the meeting point of La Barra. At midnight, the incredible fireworks show Jupiter was the opening of a party that followed with DJ Set Tasting Spinetta and lasted until dawn.

Meanwhile, in the exclusive marquee events OH !, 300 VIP guests were surprised with the presentation of Fabian “Zorrito” Von Quintiero, who offered an acoustic show for presents, among which were Carlos Di Domenico, Paloma Cepeda, Micaela Brecque, Soledad Solaro, Jimena Buttigliengo and Soledad Ainesa, among other figures, both Argentina and Uruguay.

Tonight the St. Tropez restaurant Conrad Punta del Este will be styling in a special evening in which the protagonist is chocolate.

Magali O’Neill, gourmet chef space resort par excellence, and Nicolas Zunino, pâtissier Conrad, are responsible for preparing the dishes Belgian brand products Belcolade. Among the guests who will delight in this original proposal, the famous pastry chefs are invited Maru Botana and Osvaldo Gross, well known for his television cycles.

The four stroke menu is as follows:

Amuse bouche

• crème brûlée of foie gras with crispy bittersweet cocoa topped with mini pear in port

intermediate

• unsweetened cocoa tagliatelle with Gorgonzola cream sauce and nuts

main

• loin wrapped in Parma ham on sauteed mushrooms, served with mashed potatoes with white chocolate emulsion, and hot pepper sauce

pre dessert

• cheese cake Matcha green tea and red fruits

dessert

milk chocolate truffles, toffee and hazelnut mandarin, passion about Sable Creamy cocoa and chocolate ice cream

• Restaurant St. Tropez

Thursday February 21, 21:00

Price per person $ 120

Reservations through (598) 4249-1111

Conrad Punta del Este continues its tempting proposal for this international festival season. From 16 to 24 February, with a buffet dining space, welcomes the famed Chef Abdala and Middle Eastern specialties.

With over 25 years of experience in Middle Eastern cuisine, Abdala delight diners with dishes made with original materials.

Hommus (chickpea), Myadara (lentils with rice), Tabbule (bulgur salad), Kebbe naieh (Kibe oil), or Babaganush Mtabba (mashed eggplant), Laben (homemade cheese spread), Mjamra (pimentos cream ) are some of the rich inputs to test.

The hot season includes Sfija (pies Arabs), fish sauce Taratur, Cusa (stuffed zucchini), Shawarma (steak sandwich), Moroccan chicken (with honey) are some of the typical hot dishes, stuffed grape leaves, fried Kebbe stuffed with green onions and walnuts, Fatay (typical Arab lamb dumplings), rice with Persian lamb casserole with cous cous and falafel (chickpea croquettes).

Finally, Arab sweets are a must to accompany a typical coffee with spices: Baklawa, MAMUL and Harise.

Restaurant Delicatessen
Middle Eastern Festival
From February 16 to 24, 21:00 to 2:00
Price per person: $ 55 (includes hot and cold buffet, dessert buffet, soft drinks, mineral water and coffee)

About the chef Abdala:

In front of the Syrian Lebanese cuisine Club of Buenos Aires, teacher and author of the books “Passion for Middle Eastern cuisine” and “Arab passion for cooking,” Chef is a master Abdala Ambassador to the best of Arab cuisine in Argentina.

The vocation defines a person as a few other things, especially for someone who is committed to the fullest with what it does and who devotes his life to capture that vocation. Edi Abdullah, son of Lebanese immigrants, took very young her special gift in the kitchen, the “kitchen of friendship”, as he calls it began to do lessons from his mother and his grandmother. In front of the Syrian Lebanese Club restaurant in Buenos Aires, calling his name and joined to form what is now a registered trademark in Middle Eastern cuisine. So, Abdala Edi became the Chef Abdala.

Abdala undertook a journey of initiation into the origin of the kitchen of his childhood. “After taking classes with chefs, as Carlos Muñoz, I went outside where I worked in a lot of Arab cuisines. In hotels in Beirut, Lebanon and Damascus, Syria, did internships foguearme and learn. ” It was the early 80s and I was about 40, but nothing for his conviction was too late. “When I add learning process as essential condiment of my greatest inheritance that always made” the food of the people “, with its flavors and smells so special.” Then pointing to kebbe as the signature dish of the Middle East.

“The kitchen is fashionable today in the world is the Mediterranean, and it originated in the Middle East. Almost everything today like, for example the use of olive oil and olives, left the Arab world wide “emphasizes this man who takes on the challenge of innovating a kitchen whose foundations are written for centuries.

More information www.chefabdala.com.ar

Over three intense days developed in Conrad Punta del Este Resort & Casino Pasarela Punta del Este event was a big success, proving once again that it has become one of the areas of promoting major Latin American fashion of the region.

With public attendance that exceeded that of previous years, almost nine thousand people, twelve prestigious designers, representing eight countries participated in this sixth edition presented their latest collections with the unanimous approval of critics, press, entrepreneurs fashion and visitors.

Andrea stylists firms Iroz – Make Up (Paraguay) and Jessicaleo (Argentina) were responsible for styling and make up the 50 models Haru Models, Up Model Managment and Valentino Bookings for each of the past while Manuel Yepes was the responsible for the production of fashion throughout the event.

Pablo Suarez (Uruguay), Karin Coo (Chile), Ana Maria Guiulfo (Peru), Jorge Ibáñez (Argentina), Nicolas Osano (Uruguay), Martha Medeiros (Brazil), Emma Viedma / UPAP (Paraguay), Hernan Zajar (Colombia) Ramiro de León (Uruguay), Charlotte (Uruguay), Aldo Marcucci (Honduras) and Claudio Cosano (Argentina) delighted the audience with a stunning display of trends in designs, genres, cuts and colors for the upcoming season.

The attractive promo “Conrad Grand Prix” circumvents this season Chevrolets, Spin and Sonic sedan models: 15 cars to continue celebrating the 15 years of Conrad Punta del Este Resort & Casino.

Conrad had already three winners, two Argentines and a Brazilian, who have won four vehicles from Sunday January 6. The next Saturday, January 19, Conrad awaits the winner of the fifth Chevrolet.

“Conrad Grand Prix”
At 01:00 on Wednesdays and Sundays in January and February is held the draw for cars 0 kilometer between clients holders of Conrad Rewards Card that generate coupons for each date draws playing slots or tables.

Encouraged by the beautiful Conrad Angels 2013: Natacha Eguia (Argentina), Marylia Bernardt (Brazil) and Lorena Romaso (Uruguay), the expected promotion already has its first three winners.

To the 15 cars to be delivered this summer awards they added up to USD 20,000 in non negotiable chips waiting to be played at the Conrad Casino.

Increase the chances of luck with the draw of “Grand prix bonus” on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 01:00 to win one of the cars or even $ 10,000 in non-negotiable chips.

From January 20, and until February 4, Eduardo Hoffmann, world renowned painter who has presented his works in major international art fairs, will show his work at GrilloArte Gallery.

For more information, visit the gallery website: www.grilloarte.com

Argentinian diva, Susana Gimenez, attended the second function that Dady Brieva offered for his show “Dadyman – memories of neighborhood” at full capacity at Conrad Punta del Este.

On both evenings the renowned humorist crowd with stories of his childhood and endearing characters, mixed with music, songs and foremost a unique humor.

Minutes before the show, Susana went backstage to greet affectionately his friend and talk about their families and projects for this year.

On Sunday January 6 was the first date PUNTA ALIVE presented by Corona, on a large stage located on Ocean Beach Parador.

With an impressive staging framed by a large LED display and an important gateway to the sea, designs and trends were presented by the hand of one of the country’s leading schools Peter Hamers Design School, the innovative line of clothing with protection Sunline against ultraviolet rays, the colorful collection of Marcel Shoes Metamorphosis, the avant-garde presentation of Natacha Ruth, the exclusive collection and Mary Josephine Girls Wicked by Elhektra, delicate flower designs and complete handmade Liz Iracema – beach & pool couture with dazzling collection of swimwear.

Accompanying this great design show, featured Dj Uruguayan PAOLA Dalto and JAVIER MISA, put music all day at the pace of the best and most prominent themes of the season. The live performances of FEFA Giovio, in the opening and closing of the event, as well as the Moon Liber hairstyle by Plasma Kosméticos, expanded the artistic and scenic attraction.

PUNTA ALIVE On the Beach, an unprecedented event in Punta del Este, continues with the next date on Saturday January 19 at 16:30 pm to sunset, with more fashion and this time with the music composition by the DJ `s JAVIER MISA And Fernando Picon, at Parador Mantra Beach.

From 1 to 3 February, Conrad Punta del Este Resort & Casino will host Punta del Este Catwalk, the most anticipated fashion event of the season will bring together top designers from Latin America.

On its sixth edition, Catwalk Punta del Este is already part of the Latin American fashion and has the support of Fashion Week Asunción (Paraguay), Ecuador Fashion Week (Ecuador), Viña Fashion (Chile), Santiago D-Fashion (Chile ), Mar del Plata Fashion Show (Argentina), Buenos Aires Alta Moda (Argentina) and Fashion Week Honduras (Honduras).

For three days, Friday 1, Saturday 2 and Sunday 3 February-Montecarlo Conrad lounge is the meeting point for lovers of fashion design and linger on a real show.
The fashion world in Punta del Este

Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Honduras, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay are the countries represented at this meeting of fashion in the most captivating resort in the region.

Among the participating designers and brands of the 2013 season will be:

Jorge Ibanez and Cosano Claudio from Argentina
Martha Medeiros, from Brazil
Karin Coo, Chile
Hernán Zajar, Colombia
Aldo Marcucci, Honduras
Emma Viedma – UPAP, Paraguay
Ana Maria Guiulfo, Peru
Pablo Suarez, Ramiro de León, Nicolas Osano, Charlotte, of Uruguay

Argentine and Uruguayan famous figure among the 50 models that exhibit the garments of this sixth edition of Gateway Punta del Este will bring together special guests, models, artists, designers, brands and international media representatives. Besides the parades room, the event will feature a showroom for exhibitions, tastings and product launches.

During his visit to Punta del Este, Neymar tried his luck in the Conrad´s casino roulette.

Dress with impeccable dark suit and surrounded by two bodyguards, the famous Brazilian striker ran several tables in the main room and greeted all the fans who came to him.

Later went by car to the port area.