Book Group — April 11 — 2 pm — Palermo

Posted on April 5, 2017 by tq

Please RSVP to jisaacs61@hotmail.com to get the address for the meeting.

On Tuesday, April 11 we will come together to discuss Nutshell, by Ian McEwan.

For details of the meeting address please contact Jim at jisaacs61@hotmail.com. The meeting will be at 2 pm in Palermo.

Please come if you like to discuss books, whether you have read this one or not. If you have a book you think we would enjoy reading together, please send your recommendations to tonilin@aol.com. The book must be available electronically in English (not necessarily written in English) and not much longer than 400 pages.

The book we will discuss in May is My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante. In general, the meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of the month.

April After Office Happy Hour — Thursday, April 20, 2017 – 19:30-21:30

Posted on April 5, 2017 by tq

Please RSVP to Jill@jillcollins.com by Tuesday, April 18.

Thursday, April 20, 2017
19:30-21:30
Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt Buenos Aires
Restaurante Piano Noble
Avenida Alvear 1661 (please enter on the Alvear side)
http://www.buenosaires.park.hyatt.com
Details: $495 BAIN Members*
$550 Non-Members

2 drinks from 19:30-21:30 with the following
options: (Aperol Spritz, Negroni, Vodka Tonic,
red, white or sparkling wine). Plus, an
opportunity to purchase additional beverages
during and after the Happy Hour.
Hot and cold hors d’oeuvres prepared by Chef
Martin Dolz including a selection of homemade
charcuterie and cheeses, escabeches and a
variety of artisanal pizza.
This month, we will be in Piano Noble, next to
the Oak Room on the Alvear side of the hotel.

Take this opportunity to mingle and meet new friends while enjoying one of the top venues in
Buenos Aires!
Thanks to all the amazing men and women who attended the last one at the Duhau! It was a beautiful
evening!
Please kindly RSVP by Tuesday, April 18 – Jill@jillcollins.com
*BAIN members benefit from a reduced price for member events. Non-members may join at any of our events and benefit from that day’s discount. Annual membership is $400.

Ladies’ Night Out — Wednesday, April 12 — 7 to 9 pm — Palermo

Posted on April 5, 2017 by tq

Please RSVP to silporta@hotmail.com
Hello BAIN ladies!
Join us for this month’s Ladies Night Out special.
Place: Facon Casa & Vino, Nicaragua 4880, Palermo
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
BAIN members: AR$ 390
Non-BAIN members: AR$ 450

Following the advice of our favorite personal shopper Sophie Lloyd from Shop Hop BA, we will take you to a special place in the heart of Palermo. Facon Casa & Vino is a design and wine store that sells and promotes unique handicrafts from Argentine artisans. We will get together in their beautiful patio to enjoy boutique wines and fine cheese platters.
Check the links and you will fall in love with it
https://www.facebook.com/faconargentina/

Facon Argentina

There will be lively conversation, wine, cheese and the most important… time with girlfriends!

First time? Don’t be shy. We are waiting to welcome you.

Wednesday, April 12th, 2017 (Perfect to start the Easter holiday)

Hope to see you there!
Silvia
+549-1130733039

April Wine & Tapas — April 8 in Micro Centro

Posted on March 17, 2017 by tq

Please join

 BAIN Downtown

for an evening of wine, tapas, and friendly conversation.

Location: Micro Centro – Exact address provided upon RSVP

Date: Saturday, April 8

Time: 7:30 pm

How does it work? Bring wine, finger food, and your sparkling self to join other BAIN members in a night of socializing and making new friends. We look forward to catching up with you!

Please RSVP to tangotaiwan2000@gmail.com

The address will be sent to you via email response.

**** New to Buenos Aires? New to BAIN Downtown, or is this your first Wine & Tapas? It’s easier than you think! One of our members has graciously opened their doors to create a social environment for any BAIN member interested in attending. If you are interested in becoming one of these fabulous hosts or if you have any questions about the event, please contact a BAIN Board Member or go to www.baindowntown.com.

This event is limited to current BAIN Downtown members only and their personal guests. If you are interested in becoming a member of BAIN Downtown, please contact bain.downtown@gmail.com

Wine & Tapas is held in a member’s private home. Please extend your host the courtesy of an RSVP, and if it turns out that you can’t come, inform your host of that fact in advance of the event.

March After Office Happy Hour — Monday, March 13, 2017 – 19:30-21:30

Posted on March 7, 2017 by tq

Please RSVP by Friday, March 10 to Jill@jillcollins.com

Event takes place on Monday, March 13, 2017 – 19:30-21:30

Palacio Duhau – Park Hyatt Buenos Aires — Avenida Alvear 1661

Details: $495 BAIN Members*
$550 Non-Members

Open bar from 19:30-21:30 with the following options: (Aperol Spritz, Negroni, Vodka Tonic, white, red or sparkling wine). Plus an opportunity to purchase additional beverages after the Happy Hour.
Hot and cold hors d’oeuvres prepared by Chef Martin Dolz including a selection of homemade charcuterie and cheeses, escabeches and a variety of artisanal pizzas
We will be on the lower terraces in front of Gioia Restaurante.

Take this opportunity to mingle and meet new friends while enjoying one of the top venues in Buenos Aires!

Thank you to everyone who came out last month at the Sheraton. It was a huge success!

*BAIN members benefit from a reduced price for member events. Non-members may join at any of our public events and take advantage of the discount for the event.

Annual membership is $300.

Ladies Night Out — Wednesday, March 8, 6:30 or 7:30 pm

Posted on March 5, 2017 by tq

Please RSVP to Silvia Portalanza at silporta@hotmail.com

Join us for this month’s Ladies’ Night Out special on Women’s Day.

We will start our Ladies’ Night Out visiting Betina’s Leather Shop near Plaza San Martin. Bettina’s Store is known as one of the best showrooms in Buenos Aires and she will have sparkling wine and a raffle waiting for us.

After that, we will go to Shout Bar for a happy hour in a beautiful terrace.

There will be lively conversation and time out with girlfriends!

First time? Don’t be shy. We are waiting to welcome you.

Details:

Meeting point at 6:30. Bettina Rizzi Store. Maipu 929.

Shout Bar at 7:30 p.m. Maipu 981.

Price: AR$ 385 pesos (2×1 in selected wines or drinks plus hors d’oeuvres)

Hope to see you there!

Phone: +54911 30733039

Book Group — March 14, 1 pm, Libros del Pasaje

Posted on February 26, 2017 by tq

Please RSVP to tonilin@aol.com.

On Tuesday, March 14 we will come together to discuss Disgrace. The meeting will be at 1 pm at Libros del Pasaje, Thames 1762, in Palermo. Please come if you like to discuss books, whether you have read this one or not. If you have a book you think we would enjoy reading together, please send your recommendations to tonilin@aol.com. The book must be available electronically in English (not necessarily composed in English) and not much longer than 400 pages.

Books for April and May are listed below. In general, the meetings will be held at Libros del Pasaje on the second Tuesday of the month, at 1 pm.

Place: Libros del Pasaje, Thames 1762, Palermo

Time: 1:00 pm

In March we will discuss Disgrace by J.M. Coetzee. In April, we will discuss Nutshell, by Ian McEwan. In May, we will discuss My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante.

March Wine and Tapas — March 11 at 8:30 pm in Recoleta

Posted on February 21, 2017 by tq

Please send your RSVP to jimvillage@icloud.com.

Please join BAIN Downtown for an evening of wine, tapas, and friendly conversation

Location: Recoleta – Exact address provided upon RSVP

Date: Saturday, March 11

Time: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.

How does it work? Bring wine, finger food, and your sparkling self to join other BAIN members in a night of socializing and making new friends. We look forward to catching up with you!

Please RSVP to jimvillage@icloud.com
The address will be sent to you via email response.

****
New to Buenos Aires? New to BAIN Downtown, or is this your first Wine & Tapas? It’s easier than you think! One of our members has graciously opened their doors to create a social environment for any BAIN member interested in attending.
If you are interested in becoming one of these fabulous hosts or if you have any questions about the event, please contact Venetia Featherstone-Witty at chefvenetia@yahoo.com

This event is limited to current BAIN Downtown members only and their personal guests. If you are interested in becoming a member of BAIN Downtown, please contact bain.downtown@gmail.com
Wine & Tapas is held in a member’s private home. Please extend your host the courtesy of an RSVP, and if it turns out that you can’t come, inform your host of that fact in advance of the event.

Luncheon — February 23 at Bao Kitchen at 12:30

Posted on February 19, 2017 by tq

Please RSVP to Michael at mweldon213@yahoo.com or 4815-4660

Date: Thursday, February 23, 2017

Time: 12:30 pm

Place: Bao Kitchen, San Martin 960 – Retiro

Cost: 275 pesos (includes tip) as usual correct change will be appreciated

Meilin Klemann and her mom have been turning heads with the Taiwanese specialties in their restaurant and have a large following of faithful customers. The menu is all about that quintessential Chinese pork bun – the bao. The bun itself is so soft and delicious that it will leave you wanting more by itself. The pork filling will have you thinking about ordering a dozen to take home! It doesn’t stop there, we will have two main courses to choose from.

Starter: 1 pork shoulder o pork belly bao: homemade bun stuffed with stewed pork in soy sauce, star anise, rice wine, ginger and sugar. Topped with fresh cilantro, crushed peanuts and home-made sweet and sour radish pickles.

Choice of 2 main courses:

1. Japanese Beef Curry with carrot, onion, potato, served with rice

2. Mandarin Chicken: organic chicken with a natural orange sauce made with fresh orange juice, served with rice and stir-fried greens.

Dessert of the day

Choice of 1 glass of house wine, mineral water or other soft drink.

Complimentary pitchers of filter water will be served on the tables.

The restaurant is on San Martin between Paraguay and Marcelo T. de Alvear. There is a Galeria that runs between the restaurant and Florida street that provides an easy entry point from San Martin Plaza.

Please RSVP to Michael to secure a place.

mweldon213@yahoo.com

4815-4660

Monthly Social — February 24 at 6 pm

Posted on February 19, 2017 by tq

Join us at the Argenta Tower Hotel, Juncal 868, at 6 pm on Friday, February 24. BAIN Downtown members and guests are invited to the BAIN February Social Get-Together.

BAIN will provide light appetizers, and members and guests can purchase 2 for the price of 1 drinks from the extensive bar menu.

Fees: BAIN Downtown members – no charge
Guests – 100 pesos*

*If you join BAIN Downtown at the meeting, your guest fee is waived. The fee to join BAIN for about one year’s membership is 300 pesos.