Welcome to , one of the most interesting and exciting cities in Latin America. Oasis Collections was founded in BA in 2009 and thus holds a special place among all of our destinations. Our BA-based team is made up of a combination of locals and ex-pats from around the world, all of whom love this city and pride themselves on knowing it inside out.

Our tastes run the gamut from the hip and edgy to the more traditional, and we’ve created a guide which offers a broad range of suggestions covering gastronomy, nightlife and culture, while narrowing the selection down to what we consider the best in the city.

Whether this is your first time in town or not, we hope you’ll find this guide helpful in making the most of your stay, and welcome any feedback on our recommendations or spots that you love that didn’t make our list.

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EL MERCADO DEL VINO PARAJE AREVALO 20% OFF BOTTLES OF WINE COMPLIMENTARY AFTER-MEAL GIFT Gorriti 4966, Palermo Soho Arévalo 1502, Palermo Hollywood Cozy wine shop in Palermo Soho. Oddly enough, they A small and comfy restaurant in the heart of Palermo also sell wooden furniture and have a sleek bar where Hollywood, surrounded by Colonial-style houses and you can enjoy some the best wines in . a bustling flea market. With a calm and nostalgic How to Redeem: Present Oasis Mobile App or Oasis atmosphere, Paraje Arevalo delivers with a simple Keychain dinner course that comes with a starter, main course Tel: +54 4833-4343 and dessert. From Thursday to Saturday there are 2 tasting menus available in the evening, composed of a FIFI ALMACEN curated Argentine wine list from boutique wineries. 20% OFF CASH PAYMENTS How to Redeem: Book through your Guest Experience Team Gorriti 4812, Palermo Soho Mostly organic fare, with an excellent variety of sandwiches and wraps. How to Redeem: Present Oasis Mobile App or Oasis Keychain Terms & Conditions: Not available for beverages during dinner Tel: +54 11 4832-4022 www.fifialmacen.com.ar

THE CLUBHOUSE FULL MEMBER ACCESS Costa Rica 4651, Palermo Soho The Clubhouse is one of the city’s most exclusive members’ clubs, with both locals and expats jumping at the chance to sneak a peak. Inside you’ll find a full social calendar, killer cocktails and a casually chic garden bar - need we say more? Tel: +54 11 4832-5276 www.clubhouseba.com

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ARAMBURU DADA Salta 1050, San Telmo San Martín 941, Center Though most restaurants boasting a “molecular A charismatic delight in the middle of downtown’s grit, gastronomic” experience can be fussy, this place does this small, jazzy-boho spot dishes out delicious modern it right. Their 9-course tasting menu (the only option) Argentine food. Try the lomo Dadá, a fat steak on top blends local seasonal ingredients with molecular of potatoes smothered in mustard sauce or the filo- techniques to produce out-of-this-world flavors and textures. covered Morbier bites. Seats are limited, but you can Tel: +54 11 4305-0439 always cozy up with the regulars at the bar and sip a www.arambururesto.com.ar cocktail while you wait. Tel: +54 11 4314-4787

CAFÉ SAN JUAN San Juan 450, San Telmo DON JULIO “Almost a secret” spot on busy Avenida San Juan, Guatemala 4691, Palermo Soho this unpretentious 15 table restaurant is a true An elegantly rustic, old-school parrilla and a neighborhood representation of what Argentine fusion is all about. establishment. A contender in the best steak house Don’t miss the rabbit with chocolate sauce or their battle, come for perfectly cooked bife and absolutely killer house-made foie gras. The service is slow but well morcilla (blood sausage) at non-touristy prices. worth the wait. Booking a spot a few days in advance is Tel: +54 11 4831-9564 recommended. Tel: +54 11 4300-1112 EL BAQUEANO Chile 495, San Telmo CASEROS Not your typical tasting menu, Baqueano serves up Avenida Caseros 486, San Telmo meatcentric meals from animals you’ve only seen on Just off Parque Lezama on the far end of San Telmo, the Discovery channel and confirms that not everything this lovely, understated restaurant serves wholesomely “tastes like chicken.” simple yet sophisticated dishes, abundant in size and Tel: +54 11 4342-0802 perfectly prepared. Ask the oh-so-friendly waiters to www.restoelbaqueano.blogspot.com.ar help give recommendations on the Spanish menu or just go for one of the gourmet seafood pastas, like the EL OBRERO delightful spider crab and salmon raviolis. The weekday Agustín R. Caffarena 64, lunch menu alone is worth a visit. Seemingly unchanged since the 60’s, the vibe of this Tel: +54 11 4307-4729 traditional Argentine bodegón cannot be found anywhere www.caserosrestaurante.com.ar else in the city and the fresh pastas are a must. We recommend taking a cab directly to and from the CHAN CHAN restaurant. Hipólito Yrigoyen 1390, Center www.bodegonelobrero.com.ar While not a high-end Peruvian restaurant like Osaka or Tel: +54 11 4362-9912 Sipan, Chan Chan definitely is the best bang for your buck. Their ceviche sampler is highly recommended. EL SANJUANINO Tel: +54 11 4382-8492 Posadas 1515, Recoleta This little place has some of the best empanadas in CHILA BA - be sure to try their signature “Sanjuanino.” Head Alicia M. de Justo 1160, downstairs as it’s much nicer than up. Expect US/Europe quality at this fine-dining Tel: +54 11 4804-2909 establishment. Also expect US/Europe prices. Try not to www.elsanjuanino.com fill up too much on their amazing bread basket. Tel: +54 11 4343-6067 www.chilaweb.com.ar

3 SHARE YOUR TRAVEL EXPERIENCE #oasiscollections FARINELLI service and a lovely waterfront view. Bulnes 2707, Palermo Nuevo Tel: +54 11 4343-0063 Start the day with Farinelli’s home made museli and www.laparolaccia.com create your own “licuado” from baskets full of fresh fruits. Breakfast runs till after midday, when the counter LAS PIZARRAS BISTRÓ is cleared and prepared for the beautifully presented Thames 2296, Palermo Soho lunch selection. The menu changes daily and anyone Chef Rodrigo has cooked in some of the best kitchens in the with a sweet tooth will find it hard to leave without world and it shows. Expect fresh, flavorful Argentine cuisine sampling the sweet treats displayed in the window. with a twist at a seriously great price. The pâté is made in- Tel: +54 11 4802 2014 house and the rabbit confit salad is not to be missed. www.farinelli.com.ar Tel: +54 11 4775-0625 www.laspizarrasbistro.com FLORENCIO BISTRO & PATISSERIE LUPITA Francisco de Vittoria 2363, Recoleta Báez 227, Las Cañitas Charming petite bistro (truly petite as it only has Managing to tastefully mix neon lighting and Dia de three tables). Tucked away in La Isla, an area known los Muertos decorations, Lupita’s new Mexican dishes for resempling a miniature Paris, serves all kinds come out jazzed up and flavorful, with favorites being of delicious cakes. Head there for a Parisian-like the cordero (lamb) and entraña (hanger steak) tacos. afternoon. Skip teeny-shrimp options, but make sure to sample a Tel: +54 11 4807-6477 libation from the bar. Tel: +54 11 5197-5149 FLORERÍA ATLÁNTICO www.lupitaweb.com.ar Arroyo 872, Recoleta From the outside it is a quirky flower shop that sells MALVÓN wines and vinyl discs, but go through a vault door to Serrano 789, reveal a downstairs restaurant with great cocktails, food Ideal for those afternoons when you need something and an intimate setting. a bit greasy in your stomach, this brunch spot/bakery located in an old house will do you right. Try to grab one GUIDO’S BAR of the few tables in the charming back patio so you can República de la India 2843, Palermo Nuevo get a bit of sun as you nurse yourself back to health. A charming, authentic Italian spot where the only Tel: +54 11 4774-2563 choice you need to make is what wine to drink. Then sit www.malvonba.com.ar back and sip while munching on the plentiful courses that appear before you. MIRAMAR Tel: +54 11 4802-2391 Avenida San Juan 1999, It doesn’t get much more old school than this. The Spanish IL BALLO DEL MATTONE style tapas and grumpy service are equally as delightful. Gorriti 5737, Palermo Hollywood The tortilla is a must. With several locations throughout Palermo Hollywood, Tel: +54 11 4304-4261 this Italian restaurant is known not only for its great pasta but for a busy cultural schedule that ranges from MUSEO EVITA RESTAURANTE live music to art shows and parties. J.M. Gutierrez 3926, Palermo Nuevo Tel: +54 11 4776-4247 The wonderful patio of this turn-of-the-century house www.ilballodelmattone.com is the perfect setting to enjoy a long lunch or midday snack. You can also visit the museum and learn about LA CABRERA the famous former First Lady. Cabrera 5099, Palermo Soho Tel: +54 11 4800-1599 Guidebooks may have caused this formerly low-key www.museoevita.org parrilla to become crowded with tourists, but it’s well worth the hype. Skip the wait (and the heafty pricetag) for their daily 40% off happy hour from 7-8pm sharp. Tel: +54 11 4832-5754 www.parrillalacabrera.com.ar

LA PAROLACCIA DEL MARE Alicia Moreau de Justo 1170, Puerto Madero Lush Italian seafood dishes is why this elegant location shines above its sisters. Abundant portions, superb

4 SHARE YOUR TRAVEL EXPERIENCE #oasiscollections OUI OUI SARKIS Nicaragua 6099, Palermo Hollywood Thames 1101, Palermo Soho This small French café located in the heart of Palermo This family-style restaurant has solid Armenian fare and Hollywood is the epitome of Palermo style with colorful great prices. While the entire menu is excellent, the wooden tables and flowers on the wall. The brunch stars are the tabouleh, keppe (torpedo-shape bulgar menu delivers patrons plenty of options from granola wheat and meat balls, crudo, or raw, if you dare), and kafta de cordero completo - a giant platter of lamb and yogurt to paté and hearty egg dishes. (or beef) skewers grilled and smothered with a lemon Tel: +54 11 4776-4442 yogurt sauce. Arrive early or expect to join the waiting www.ouioui.com.ar crowd spilling onto the street corner. Tel: +54 11 4772-4911 OSAKA Soler 5608, Palermo Hollywood SMETERLING PATISSERIE & BOUTIQUE The food - a fusion of Japanese and Peruvian cuisines - is a home run, and the sleek setting makes this a Uruguay 1308, Recoleta fantastic option for a date or a group of friends. Make Despite its front as a cozy café, this place means sure to try the Passion Shrimp, Tiradito Vietnamito, business. Their macaroons and cakes are true baking Ceviche Clásico and the Two Salmons Roll. The drink masterpieces, not just visually, but are a match to any menu is also excellent. Book in advance. international upscale competitor. Tel: +54 11 4775-6964 Tel: +54 11 5294-6070 www.osaka.com.pe www.smeterling.com

PARAJE AREVALO SUDESTADA Arévalo 1502, Palermo Hollywood Guatemala 5602, Palermo Hollywood The chefs at this charming corner restaurant earned With a menu offering up unique creations like water their stripes at The Fat Duck in England. It is good buffalo curry and spicy Malaysian ribs, this minimalist for lunch but for the real foodies, it is worth going Asian fusion spot is a great escape from the world of in the evening to try the six or eight course tasting steak. Make sure to try one of their delicious cocktails, menu which is innovative, delicious and a great value. but beware, they’re stronger than you think. Reservations are a must. Tel: +54 11 4776-3777 Tel: +54 11 4775-7759 www.sudestadabuenosaires.com

PIPÍ CUCÚ VOULEZBAR Ciudad de la Paz 557, Cerviño 3802, Palermo Nuevo Named after a popular 80’s phrase that translates From early to late this french style bistro attracts roughly to “totally awesome,” this funky restaurant a regular local clientèle. A great starting point for housed in a beautiful old building serves up simple yet exploring the Barrio, best to arrive early on a sunny day tasty food and killer cocktails. to get a sidewalk table. Perfect for brunch lovers, we Tel: +54 11 4551-9314 recommend their homemade medialunas, eggs and fresh salads. Their recently opened bakery next door PURA TIERRA delivers wonderful afternoon treats with tea served in 3 de Febrero 1167, Belgrano antique cups. Reservations recommended. Though not exactly a youthful ambience, the food at this Tel: +54 11 4802-4817 Belgrano mainstay is as fresh as can be with a menu www.voulezbar.com.ar that changes with the seasons. If available, their lamb dishes are always a win. Tel: +54 11 4899-2007 www.puratierra.com.ar

RESTÓ Montevideo 938, Recoleta Located inside the Sociedad Central de Arquitectos, this simply decorated restaurant serves anything but simple food. With an ever-changing menu, expect to find some of the freshest and most creative food in the city. Do note that they are only open Monday-Friday and reservations are recommended. Tel: +54 11 4816-6711

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DOPPELGANGER PEHACHE Juan de Garay 500, San Telmo Gurruchaga 1418, Palermo Soho Deep into San Telmo, this 30’s-style martini bar is great A hidden gem of a café in Palermo. The combination of for sipping on something deliciously strong. The list of great juices, fresh pastries, and a delightful boutique cocktails is impressive, touting all the classics along home good store can’t be missed. with house twists that add in an exotic touch - the Blue Tel: +54 11 4832-4022 Krischna is well worth a taste. While the music could better match the ambiance, with a perfect Martini in PEUGEOT LOUNGE hand it doesn’t really matter. Honduras 5624, Palermo Hollywood Tel: +54 11 4300-0201 Their vodka sodas are a taste of heaven and the friendly www.doppelganger.com.ar bartenders servce up killer custom cocktails. Tel: +54 11 6091-1610 FRANK‘S www.peugeotlounge.com.ar Arevalo 1445, Palermo Hollywood A quasi-hidden speakeasy for those in the know. Enter the THELONIOUS CLUB chandelier-lit space through a password-activated phone Salguero 1884 1st Floor, Palermo Viejo booth (or the door next to it) and mingle with a local crowd Located on the first floor above street level, the small while sipping on one of their original cocktails. plaque marking BA’s best jazz club is certainly hard to Tel: +54 11 4777-6541 miss. Expect both international and local musicians with www.franks-bar.com a crowd to match. Arrive early for prime seating. Tel: +54 11 4829-1562 GIBRALTAR www.thelonious.com.ar Peru 895, San Telmo This cozy English-style pub is a solid choice when in TROVA need of a place to drink a proper pint with friends. Add Honduras 5903, Palermo Hollywood good prices, a long whiskey list and, unlike it’s brother For a country renoun for its wine, it’s a surpise how Bangalore, decent curries, it’s not surprising to find the few wine bars you’ll find. Fret no more, wine lovers, for bar, patio and pool room all abuzz any night of the week. Trova has arrived and is here to stay. Two stories of Tel: +54 11 4362-5310 wine goodness for your pleasure.

LEITMOTIV VERNE CLUB Cabrera 5696, Palermo Hollywood Medrano 1475, Palermo Viejo This newcomer boasts one of the best terraces in town. Gourmet hot-dogs and absinthe among other libations Dim lights and cool eclectic decor make it a great place at a better price than your regular Palermo bar. A to start your night. classic vibe with leather couches and wood paneling Tel: +54 11 4777-0743 rounds out the experience. Tel: +54 11 4822-0980 MILIÓN www.vernecocktailclub.com Paraná 1048, Recoleta An absolutely charming bar housed in a converted 5-story mansion where you’ll find snobs, fashionistas, boho-chic and the beautiful young crowd all mixed and mingled. The music is a pleasure and the drinks are great (frozen basil daquiris - delish). The outdoor marble staircase hosts the overflow of bottoms when there aren’t any seats left. Best for happy hour, 6-9 pm Monday-Saturday. Tel: +54 11 4815-9925 www.milion.com.ar

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FLEA MARKET (MERCADO DE PULGAS) MUSEO DE ARTE DECORATIVO Dorrego & Gral. Enrique Martinez, Palermo 1902, Recoleta Hollywood The 19th-century mansion that houses this museum is in Located in a warehouse-style building, you’ll find itself an incredible work of art, representing the French- handmade and antique furniture and bric-a-brac galore. style architecture that used to line Avenida Libertador. With some effort you’ll be able to find the odd gem. Go The interior houses equally impressive period pieces during the week for the best deals. including sculptures, furnishing and spicy gossip about the Errazuriz-Alvear family who once called it home. GALERÍA WUSSMANN The Croque Madame café at the front entrance is also Venezuela 570, Palermo ideal for a spot of lunch or pot of tea. One of the largest galleries in the city and founder of Tel: +54 11 4801-8248 the new contemporary art district of Calle Venezuela, www.mnad.org Wussmann’s goal since its inception is to disseminate the work of innovative artists of the younger and middle MUSEO EDUARDO SÍVORI generations. Hands down the best modern art space Opposite the rose garden in Parque 3 de Febrero, after MALBA museum. Palermo Hollywood Tel: +54 11 4343-4707 This little known museum houses a fantastic collection www.wussmannblog.wordpress.com of early 20th Century Argentine art. Be sure to check out the café at the back. HOY EN EL ARTE Juncal 848, Centro MALBA With 30 years in the art world, this gallery shows Figueroa Alcorta 3415, Palermo pieces from both well-known and upcoming artists. It This modern museum boasts some of the world’s best specializes on investing in new artists, helping them to Latin American art. The select permanent collection develop their work. includes Antonio Berni, Xul Solar and Diego Rivera with www.galeriahoyenelarte.com.ar a schedule of equally intriguing events and exhibitions. Tel: +54 11 4322-2208 Marcello, the adjacent restaurant, is worth a visit as well. Tel: +54 11 4808-6500 JARDÍN BOTANICO www..org.ar Av. Santa Fe 3951, Palermo Nuevo Designed by world-class landscape architect, Carlos PALATINA Thays, this garden pleasantly packs in over 3,000 plant Arroyo 821, Recoleta species, sculptures and an antique iron and glass Palatina is one of the city’s top modern art galleries. The greenhouse. exhibitions and artists are well known throughout the art Tel: +54 11 4831-4527 world and the gallery itself is impeccable. Tel: +54 11 4327-0620 LA CATEDRAL www.galeriapalatina1.com.ar Sarmiento 4006, Almagro Housed in a 1930s warehouse, La Catedral is the cool kids’ tango spot. If you you prefer a laid back atmosphere with no pressure to put on dancing shoes, this is your place. Tel: +54 11 5325-1630

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