Buenos Aires Market keeps gaining popularity. Now they are helding these itinerant farmers market across different locations within Buenos Aires City and suburbs. Last Sunday the event was located in Puerto de Olivos. It was a nice sunny morning to have a little brunch by the river (Río de la Plata). I had a Spinach and sausage popover from El Malvón Bakery. 
The food truck trend is also consolidating (See Food Truck Manía). More and more kinds of cuisines are going on wheels. I can´t keep tracking all of them, but these are the ones I recently get to know and added them to my list of Buenos Aires food trucks (see complete list here): 

​La Comarca: variety of gourmet pizzas.  https://www.facebook.com/LaComarcaPizzas/

Retro Food Truck: varied foods, from grilled meats to fondue. https://www.facebook.com/RetroFoodTruck/timeline

Hollywood dogs: the typical hot dogs from U.S. cities like  New York, Chicago, Florida, Philadelphia with amazing sauces. https://www.facebook.com/hollywoodperros/

Buenos Aires Street Food: burguers, hot dogs, corn dogs, roll, with vegetarian options. http://www.bastreetfood.com/

Sunae Asian Cantina: the best philipino, thai cuisine in BA goes to the streets. https://www.facebook.com/SunaeAsianCantina/

YES Mobile Food: burguers, tacos, pizzas, empanadas and sandwiches. http://www.yesmobilefood.com

Delphos: gourmet mediterranean cuisine (italian, greek). http://delphoscm.com.ar/

​Nerca: the reivindication of beef dishes! https://www.facebook.com/mundonerca

Delirio Cocina Rodante: sandwiches and the specialty is the philly cheese steak sandwich! https://www.facebook.com/deliriococinarodante/

Rex: the best Chivitos (barbecued baby goat) from Uruguay gastronomy and other grilled meats. https://www.facebook.com/REX-Las-Lomas-1520363184869332/

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As graphics of videogames become more realistic, thanks to technologies such as augmented and virtual reality, the food featured in these games is starting to look more and more edible. Thus, many chefs and foodies are starting to create their own meals inspired by these titles. The most common are desserts, made from cupcakes and cakes that feature famous videogame icons such as Super Mario. 

We have also encountered food-inspired by popular movies and TV series that have their own games on console, PC, and mobile devices. A particular example was the Game of Thrones recipe featured by Bonappetit.com that shows a Direwolf-cut bread, a tasty pigeon pie, and zesty Sansa’s lemon cakes.

There was also food inspired by the post-apocalyptic themed movie, The Hunger Games. Fans of the movie designed meals based on the different districts in the film. Recipes related to burnt nut raisin bread, fish stew, and roasted rabbits are just a few of the common meals you will see in a Hunger Games-inspired food table.

Similarly, food has inspired games in different ways, where apps that showcase fruit being thrown in the air and sliced by the finger of a user is a common theme. Even online games that can be accessed via mobile devices have been inspired by food, such as Lucky Larry’s LobsterMania 2 that features a delicious lobster on a Caribbean vacation, which happens to be one of the more popular slot titles hosted on Pocketfruity.com. With food concepts being so popular, and the growing number of “foodies” around the world, it’s no wonder developers are looking at the culinary themes as potential markets to gain momentum in.

Additionally, it seems video games have the power to persuade the human mind. Video games with candy advertisements are said to make children eat more sweets, according to a study featured by Tech Times. However, it’s not only advertisement of candies, other ads for junk food such as soda and potato chips, which are said to have a great impact on children’s eating behavior have benefitted from game titles entering the mainstream.

So, does that also affect the adult mind when they see gourmet foods being advertised online or in an app? Researchers say it’s “very likely” that adults can be influenced by food ads, as these marketing approaches are meant to grab their attention quickly and activate sensations (i.e feeling hungry) within 15 seconds of seeing the advert.