Comments on: Olsen http://www.alifewortheating.com/buenos-aires/olsen New York Perspective on International Cuisine Thu, 09 Feb 2012 03:23:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: L.E. http://www.alifewortheating.com/buenos-aires/olsen#comment-32 L.E. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 09:48:42 +0000 http://www.alifewortheating.com/ba/2007/09/04/olsen/#comment-32 Too bad that Olsen doesn't do a little research before trying on a Scandinavian touch. The name Olsen derives from "son of Ole". Ølsen, on the other hand, would mean "son of beer". Øl = beer in Norwegian. So the fine restaurant suddenly became the result of an unfortunate episode at the back of the bar with some local skank. Not good. Not good at ALL. Remove the slash in the O, and regain some respect, not just laughter. Too bad that Olsen doesn’t do a little research before trying on a Scandinavian touch. The name Olsen derives from “son of Ole”. Ølsen, on the other hand, would mean “son of beer”. Øl = beer in Norwegian. So the fine restaurant suddenly became the result of an unfortunate episode at the back of the bar with some local skank. Not good. Not good at ALL. Remove the slash in the O, and regain some respect, not just laughter.

]]> By: Meg http://www.alifewortheating.com/buenos-aires/olsen#comment-31 Meg Mon, 19 May 2008 14:01:42 +0000 http://www.alifewortheating.com/ba/2007/09/04/olsen/#comment-31 I came across your blog after enjoying a delicious brunch at Olsen yesterday. Perhaps I enjoyed Olsen's brunch after spending so much time away from The States, although I will readily admit my palate is not nearly as refined as yours. I ordered "el completo," perhaps a more porteno take on the traditional brunch, and enjoyed every bite (and/or sip) of toast, yogurt, omelet, cafe con leche, orange juice, fruit salad, and champagne. Sadly though, it seems the prices have gone up a bit due to inflation. Anyway, I resect your opinions and was wondering if you would be any chance be back in Buenos Aires to sample Olsen's dinner menu. I have heard it is quite different from their brunch menu, and I would be interested in hearing your take on the food. Maybe I am a simpleton, but I have been told "you eat with your eyes first." If that is the case, Olsen is certainly a feast to be had. Oh, and might I ask your preferred Sunday Brunch spots in Buenos Aires? After introducing some Argentine friends to the foreign concept of combining lunch and dinner, they are enamored with the idea of sampling other brunch spots. I figure your expertise might save me some time and money. Many thanks, and suerte. I came across your blog after enjoying a delicious brunch at Olsen yesterday. Perhaps I enjoyed Olsen’s brunch after spending so much time away from The States, although I will readily admit my palate is not nearly as refined as yours. I ordered “el completo,” perhaps a more porteno take on the traditional brunch, and enjoyed every bite (and/or sip) of toast, yogurt, omelet, cafe con leche, orange juice, fruit salad, and champagne. Sadly though, it seems the prices have gone up a bit due to inflation. Anyway, I resect your opinions and was wondering if you would be any chance be back in Buenos Aires to sample Olsen’s dinner menu. I have heard it is quite different from their brunch menu, and I would be interested in hearing your take on the food. Maybe I am a simpleton, but I have been told “you eat with your eyes first.” If that is the case, Olsen is certainly a feast to be had.

Oh, and might I ask your preferred Sunday Brunch spots in Buenos Aires? After introducing some Argentine friends to the foreign concept of combining lunch and dinner, they are enamored with the idea of sampling other brunch spots. I figure your expertise might save me some time and money.

Many thanks, and suerte.

]]> By: Adam http://www.alifewortheating.com/buenos-aires/olsen#comment-30 Adam Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:51:03 +0000 http://www.alifewortheating.com/ba/2007/09/04/olsen/#comment-30 Hi Lea Ann -- thanks for the feedback, and congratulations on 15 years. The truth is, I had a fantastic time when I visited Olsen. I went with a group of close friends and we stayed there for hours telling stories of home and reflecting on our childhoods. But this is a food blog, not eHarmony, so I omitted the personal anecdotes. While I did have a good time, the food was still terrible, and I think it's important to separate those two things because there are better places to brunch in Buenos Aires. Hi Lea Ann — thanks for the feedback, and congratulations on 15 years. The truth is, I had a fantastic time when I visited Olsen. I went with a group of close friends and we stayed there for hours telling stories of home and reflecting on our childhoods. But this is a food blog, not eHarmony, so I omitted the personal anecdotes. While I did have a good time, the food was still terrible, and I think it’s important to separate those two things because there are better places to brunch in Buenos Aires.

]]> By: Lea Ann http://www.alifewortheating.com/buenos-aires/olsen#comment-29 Lea Ann Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:30:24 +0000 http://www.alifewortheating.com/ba/2007/09/04/olsen/#comment-29 Just stumbled upon your posting. While reading your comments, I am reminded of something I have told my daughters all of their lives....some people can't be happy anywhere or doing anything, while others can be happy doing anything anywhere. I am not sure if you will "get" this, so let me explain. I ate at Olsen while on vacation with my husband. I loved everything about the place. I loved the cold hard bread and the pretzel like bagels. I loved the lox, the potatoes were extremely delicious...I loved the incredible passion fruit and vodka with mint frozen drink...I would die for one right now! I loved that the service...everywhere in Argentina...was so very bad that you were "FORCED" to have coffee after your meal because with it or without it, your check wasn't coming for 30 more minutes! I loved the friendly service, the atmosphere and most importantly, I loved being romantic with my husband of 15 years on a beautiful Sunday when all I had to do was relax and enjoy the day. I am afraid that you my friend, missed the happy boat. So sad that for others, like you, who choose to take the miserable ANYWHERE boat, it is a slowly sinking ship that merely looks on while other people are actually living. Just stumbled upon your posting. While reading your comments, I am reminded of something I have told my daughters all of their lives….some people can’t be happy anywhere or doing anything, while others can be happy doing anything anywhere. I am not sure if you will “get” this, so let me explain. I ate at Olsen while on vacation with my husband. I loved everything about the place. I loved the cold hard bread and the pretzel like bagels. I loved the lox, the potatoes were extremely delicious…I loved the incredible passion fruit and vodka with mint frozen drink…I would die for one right now! I loved that the service…everywhere in Argentina…was so very bad that you were “FORCED” to have coffee after your meal because with it or without it, your check wasn’t coming for 30 more minutes! I loved the friendly service, the atmosphere and most importantly, I loved being romantic with my husband of 15 years on a beautiful Sunday when all I had to do was relax and enjoy the day. I am afraid that you my friend, missed the happy boat. So sad that for others, like you, who choose to take the miserable ANYWHERE boat, it is a slowly sinking ship that merely looks on while other people are actually living.

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