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 Posted: Wed Dec 06, 2006 5:34 am Post subject: FOOD & DINING IN BRAZIL / BRAZIL DINING (SAO PAULO) |
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FOOD & DINING IN BRAZIL (SAO PAULO)
São Paulo is the gourmet capital of Brazil. It's the city with the money to attract the country's best chefs, with the clientele to pay the tab at the most outstanding restaurants. Plus, with no beaches or mountains to play with, Paulistas amuse themselves by eating out. People dress up for dinner here (or more than they would elsewhere in the country) and usually go out around 9 or 10pm at the earliest. It's becoming more common for restaurants to accept reservations, but many still don't. If waiting for a table drives you to distraction, better to arrive unfashionably early at 8pm.
The variety of cuisine is larger than anywhere in the country. Like New York or Toronto, São Paulo is a city of immigrants. Many of the city's best restaurants are Italian. However, the city has a number of top Middle Eastern restaurants, as well as the best Japanese food in the country, plus Spanish, Portuguese, Bahian, and even Thai cuisine. Churrascarias are always a favourite, and the kilo craze is beginning to sweep the city as mad-for-work Paulistas discover the perfect way to fuel up for long hours at the office.
Tips: The Guia São Paulo, the entertainment listing published in the Friday Folha de São Paulo newspaper, contains a detailed restaurant section, handy for confirming hours and phone numbers. And note that the long street names are often abbreviated by Paulistas; for example, the Rua José Maria Lisboa may also be known as Rua Lisboa.
The Higienópolis' Dining Triangle
Smack in the middle of Higienópolis just behind the FAAP sits the delightful Praça Vila Boim. A lovely three-sided square with beautiful trees, the praça offers a number of great casual dining options. Sushi lovers will be pleased to find Sushi Papaia (Praça Vila Boim 93, tel. 011/3666-2086). The menu offers a large variety of sushis and sashimis; for a more hearty main course, the restaurant serves up heaping plates of yakisoba noodles and sizzling teppanyaki stir-fries. If you are in the mood for a sandwich or burger, look no further than the Yellow Giraffe (Praça Vila Boim 73, tel. 011/3666-9633). For a "Brazilian" twist on the burger, try the beirute, sandwiches made with pita bread instead of a bun. The menu also includes a variety of salads and ciabata sandwiches. In the mood for more carbohydrates? Try Piola (Praça Vila Boim 49, tel. 011/3826-6959). This pizzeria is almost as famous for its edgy, industrial-chic decor as it is for its pizza. However, with over 30 combos to choose from, including the Rimini (smoked salmon and ricotta) and the Mantova (mozzarella, brie, fresh tomatoes, and arrugla), there's something for everyone. |
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