What to do this week in Buenos Aires

The restaurant that celebrates meat and Argentine wine will host a special night this Tuesday, with two seatings (8 PM and 10 PM), where these flavors will meet the sophistication of Asian cuisine.

Chef, sommelier, and cattle rancher Juan Ignacio Barcos will be joined by José Delgado and Thomas Nguyen —the team behind Asian restaurant Tony Wu— along with pastry chef Coni Borras, to create a one-of-a-kind tasting menu available only that night at Madre Rojas.

Dishes include: wagyu sashimi, Tom Kha Tha Le (seafood soup with galangal and coconut), Khao Soi Ribs (roasted cut in Northern Thai curry sauce), Sai Ua (Thai-style sausage), fries cooked in wagyu fat, and more. For pairing, diners will enjoy a carefully curated selection of wines from all over Argentina.

Details: Reservations via this link.

Where: Rojas 1600, Villa Crespo.

From this Thursday through Sunday, a new edition of the contemporary art fair AFFAIR will take place, organized by gallerists on the mezzanine floor of Galerías Larreta. It will feature 30 contemporary art galleries and projects.

This year’s edition aims to win over the art market by blurring the lines between contemporary proposals and established artists, without hierarchies or distinctions. Resident galleries will welcome guest galleries, boosting diversity and collaboration. International participants include Judas Galería from Valparaíso (Chile) and Galería del Paseo from Punta del Este (Uruguay). Guest curator: Florencia Battiti. Spatial design: Marina Christe and Heidi Jalkh. Production: Verónica Santalla.

Details: Free admission, Thursday to Sunday, 2–8 PM.

Where: San Martín 954.

Continuing with the arty lineup, another highlight is BADA Argentina, happening this Thursday to Sunday at La Rural.

The idea is to offer the public the chance to buy art directly from the artists, with no middlemen. Over 300 independent artists will bring their work to showcase to all visitors from 2 to 9 PM. Exhibitors’ names are available at this link.

Details: Tickets available via this link.

Where: Av. Sarmiento 2704.

On August 25, 1958, Momofuku Ando launched the first instant ramen in Japan, forever changing food culture. That’s why every 8/25 is celebrated worldwide with ramen-themed events.

Also of interest: Eat well, sing loud, this is a night at Yatai Yatoi

To mark the date, KOI Dumplings announced its first traveling yatai (a kind of food cart), available this week across different city spots, along with a new menu featuring a refreshed tonkotsu ramen and other Asian dishes.

Details: Locations will be shared on KOI’s social media.

Where: Different city locations.

Known for its “meat cages,” Todo Brasas now offers a new executive lunch menu, Tuesday to Friday from 12 to 4:30 PM. Perfect for those seeking a quick yet flavorful lunch.

For AR$20,000, diners can choose between three mains: fusilli with tomato sauce, juicy sirloin steak, or grilled chicken —each with a side of mashed potatoes, fries, or mixed salad. The menu includes a drink (water, lemonade, or soda) and a sweet ending: a dulce de leche pancake or coffee.

Details: Reservations via WhatsApp at +54 9 11 3198 4658.

Where: Avenida Francisco Beiró 5016, Villa Devoto.

Friday is the 29th, which in Argentina means only one thing: gnocchi day. If you love culinary traditions (or just love gnocchi), ORNO is the spot.

That day, diners at lunch or dinner can take part in a special game: symbolic bills hidden on tables will grant vouchers of AR$10,000 for future visits. The menu will feature two gnocchi dishes: ricotta gnocchi with sautéed mushrooms and cheese, and gnocchi with lemon cream, roasted broccoli, and pangrattato.

Details: Book via WhatsApp at +54 9 11 4195 2117.

Where: Guatemala 4701, Palermo.

This Thursday at 7 PM, the National Museum of Fine Arts opens two new exhibitions.

The first is by Alicia Herrero: Inequidad, desplazamientos, ondulaciones, a site-specific installation joining the museum’s collection. The second is an unpublished work by Franco-Argentine artist Pablo Reinoso, part of the fifth Bienalsur, featuring a monumental aluminum structure.

Details: Open Tue–Fri 11 AM–7:30 PM (last entry), Sat–Sun 10 AM–7:30 PM. Free admission.

Where: Av. del Libertador 1473.

Osaka, one of the region’s top Nikkei restaurants, turns 20 and is celebrating big. As part of its Guest Chef series, this Wednesday at 8 PM, Martín Rebaudino (chef at Roux) will join Cindy Higa, Osaka’s ambassador chef.

The menu highlights culinary fusion, with creations such as crispy gunkan with truffled tuna tartare and black garlic soy, Patagonian prawn carpaccio, salmon tataki with edamame and tobiko, smoked pork belly with citrus sauce and rocoto oroshi, and Calchaquí corn tuile with wild rice ragout. Dessert closes with a play of contrasts: white chocolate, citrus granita, matcha crumble, and 70% cacao.

Details: Menu price AR$97,000 per person with Catena Zapata wine pairing. Reservations via WhatsApp +54 9 11 2815 0727.

Where: Concepción Arenal 2913, Colegiales.

From this Thursday to next Friday, September 5, Buenos Aires hosts the Spring–Summer edition of BAFWEEK, Argentina’s top fashion platform.

Also of interest: From Recreo to Louis Vuitton, the story of argentine designer Cristián Mohaded

María Cher, Revolver, Blue Sheep, Sadaels, Bolivia, Bestia, Bowen, and more will showcase their creative proposals with runway shows, performances, and unique experiences across iconic city venues.

Details: Full lineup available at this link.

Where: Multiple city locations.

This Friday through Sunday, Costa Salguero hosts a new edition of arteba, one of Latin America’s leading art fairs.

It will bring together 67 galleries showing works by 400+ artists from Argentina and abroad, across 11,000 m² of modern and contemporary art. With a federal and global outlook, arteba offers tours, talks, and networking activities before and during the fair.

Details: Tickets available via this link.

Where: Av. Costanera Rafael Obligado 1221.