"Oasis Brazilian Steakhouse first opened in 1989, at a time when the Brazilian population of Medford was growing tremendously. Homesick regulars flooded the establishment for its delicious and affordable Brazilian fare, namely the fatty and rich picanha cut of steak, feijoada (a bean stew with beef and pork), and the freshly baked pão de queijo, the iconic Brazilian cheese bread that would sell out within minutes after being taken out of the oven. Now, owner Luiz Santos is embracing a change in the restaurant’s clientele. “We’re seeing new faces every day,” Santos says, a change that he attributes to the fact that Oasis is now a 12-minute walk from the new Ball Square stop. “January is always a slow month for us but there has been a 7 to 8 percent increase in terms of sales because of the increased traffic.”" - Valerie Li Stack
