Montevideo Uruguay Expat Meeting, English Speaking Lunch

Meet American and other Expats for Lunch, every Sunday in Montevideo, Uruguay

Next Expat Meeting : Meeting Organizer: TotalUruguay.com Starting: January 29, 2012, Sunday, NOON until January 29, 2012, 03:00 Meeting at: Fellini Ristobarreto Address: Jose Marti esq Benito Blanco See map below Barrio: Pocitos Montevideo URUGUAY Category: Group Meeting

Upcomming Expat Meeting meetings: Sunday, January 29, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, February 05, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, February 12, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, February 19, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, February 26, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, March 04, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, March 11, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, March 18, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, March 25, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, April 01, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, April 08, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, April 15, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, April 22, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, April 29, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, May 06, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, May 13, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, May 20, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, May 27, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, June 03, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, June 10, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, June 17, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, June 24, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, July 01, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, July 08, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, July 15, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, July 22, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, July 29, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, August 05, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, August 12, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, August 19, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, August 26, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, September 02, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, September 09, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, September 16, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, September 23, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, September 30, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, October 07, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, October 14, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, October 21, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, October 28, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, November 04, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, November 11, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, November 18, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, November 25, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, December 02, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, December 09, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, December 16, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, December 23, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, December 30, 2012 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, January 06, 2013 @ Fellini Ristobarreto Sunday, January 13, 2013 @ Fellini Ristobarreto

Six Years of Lunch Every Sunday

The Sunday Expat lunch organized by TotalUruguay.com has been taking place every Sunday without exception since November 20, 2005. If you are reading this web page, you can be sure the meeting is still taking place and you don't need to email and ask.

The Sunday Expat meeting is at Fellini's again. Come by for some great Italian food, a scrumptious dessert and socializing with other English speaking expats and Uruguayans.

Fellini's is located in the corner of Benito Blanco and Jose Marti in Pocitos. See the map below.

No reservations needed

This is an informal gathering for English speakers to exchange information and ideas about Uruguay and most any other topic that might come up. There are usually between 20 and 30 people, sometimes as many as 50, and the atmosphere is one of lunch and conversation with a large family. People who attend usually represent several different countries, including some English speaking Uruguayans. Don't be shy, stop by and say hi.

If you are not living in Uruguay but just visiting as a tourist or checking out retirement in Uruguay, feel welcome to stop by too.

The founding principles** of this expat meeting were based on a concept of clarity and simplicity:

• Always the same place.
• Always the same time.
• Always someone there rain or shine.

Expat Conference

Imagine, instead of spending lots of money to attend a boring conference with a bunch of speakers all trying to sell you something, for just the price of lunch you can socialize with other expats that are in various stages of doing what your thinking about, and compare notes with others on the same path as you. You can be interactive and share information, not just pay and listen. It's a unique experience and you can repeat it anytime you want, and gain new perspectives because there will be different people there.

Have something to sell?

The Sunday meetings are intended to be an informal social gathering and not a forum to promote your products or services. Of course you are welcome to bring business cards and discuss what you do at the meetings. However, it is not a forum where you can stand up to address the group.

Total Uruguay offers free advertising on our website for those with a business message. The website reaches are large number of people living in, moving to, visiting and dreaming about Uruguay.

Speak a little English, maybe some Spanish too!

This is a completely informal and social meeting. There is no boring "business" to attend to. There are not any boring presentations or sales pitches to listen to. When you arrive you can just take a seat, or walk around and introduce yourself to everyone. It's no problem if you arrive early or late (early is better of course!)

Everyone is welcome.

Come and join other expats and English speakers in Uruguay. People of many nationalities have attended the meetings: Australians, Dutch, Canadians, Danish, Bolivian, Vietnamese, Norwegian, Brazilian, Serbian, Cuban, Finnish, French, Nigerian, Turkish, Germans, Argentinians, South African, Swedish, Indian, Venezuelan, Filipino, British, Belgian, Irish, Russian, El Salvadorian, Colombian, New Zealanders, Ukrainian and more. Everyone is welcome too.

If you have any questions, please ask them in our forum: Forum thread about the Expat Meeting. However, the only question should be when are you coming?

There are ATM machines close by (within a few blocks): Blvd Espana and L. Gadea, and Benito Blanco and Blvd Espana. There is also a currency exchange (open on Sunday) on the corner of Benito Blanco and Blvd Espana.

A note about Google maps and Uruguay. It seems they don't put the map pointer in the correct place for most street addresses. The map point on this map was manually set to the correct location!

Meeting History

**We would like to express our appreciation for the restaurants have hosted our meetings over the years:

• We started meeting on Nov 20, 2005 at Old Maz restaurant, a nice family run place that ultimately closed so their property could be developed into condominiums.
• In Sept 2009 we starting going to Fellini's Ristobarreto. Fellini's is a small Italian restaurant with great food and atmosphere. They have a great lunch special on weekdays. If you stop by once you'll be sure to become a regular.
• In January 2011 we started going to Parrillada Trouville, a traditional Uruguayan Parrilla. Great meat, chicken, fish, some pasta and salads too.
• In May 2011 we started going to Feligreta as we got left behind on Mothers day.
• On June 19, 2011 we returned to Fellini's Ristobarreto.
• Stay tuned for photos and the Expat Sunday Meeting and Happy Hour coming soon to other location(s) in South America.

Some other expat meetings:

• Don't miss the new Thursday night Expat Dinner Happy Hour.
• If you are living in or near Atlantida, or have an interest, check out the Thursday Expat Meeting in Atlantida. 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.

Sunday lunch with the Montevideo American expats is a great way to meet new friends and acquaintances. Whether you're just passing by or are already familiar with the city, you will find the expats group is a place where you'll feel instantly welcome and at home. The atmosphere is very much relaxed and informal. People of all ages, creeds and walks of life, mingle easily and are basically out to have an enjoyable meal in the company of others. You'll be surprised how fast time goes by when you're immersed in multiple fun and dynamic conversations that develop naturally and with ease. - Daniel

I've been in Montevideo most of the time for the last 17 years. I just started attending the English Speaking Expats meeting on Sundays a few weeks ago. What a blast. This week there were more folks than chairs and we had to scrounge more seating. So many different individuals, couples, and families and each with a unique story to tell. Some of the folks come every week, some come often, and others are only in town for a week or two. Great mix and good conversations. - Rodger