Welcome to Buenos Aires, 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. Share your travel experience: #oasiscollections EXCLUsive PERKS During your stay, enjoy access to the following perks. Simply show your Oasis keychain to get involved (unless otherwise noted). 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 Argentina. 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 2 SHARE YOUR TRAVEL EXPERIENCE #oasiscollections eat 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, La Boca 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, Puerto Madero 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, Villa Crespo 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, Boedo 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.