This Wednesday, January 25th, São Paulo residents celebrate 463 years of the restless city, always buzzing with new things. For the date (which is actually a holiday, yay!), many classics that form the city’s personality are being reinterpreted in bars and restaurants in the capital.
see below 10 gastronomic tips to take advantage of São Paulo’s birthday the best way:
Cod Bandeirantes, at Rancho Português
The Portuguese restaurant brings back to the menu the dish that features roasted cod fillets covered with cornbread and accompanied by cassava puree. The recipe was inspired by the time when the capital of São Paulo was founded by the Jesuits and its main ingredients were dried and salted fish, cornbread and cooked cassava.
Address: Avenida Dos Bandeirantes, 1051 – Vila Olímpia – Tel: 11 2639.2077
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Pirajá, at the 11th edition of Conexão Cultural “Praia de Paulista”
The bar that plays Rio bossa in Sampa will bring its personalized cart full of delicacies to the event that will bring together exhibitions, interventions, music and gastronomy. Pirajá’s renowned caipirinhas will be made fresh and served alongside snacks such as pastries, castelões and alheira on a stick. For dessert, the classic brigadeiro on a spoon.
Address: MIS – Av. Europa, 158 – Jardim Europa – Time: 12pm to 9pm – Tel: (11) 2117.4777
Beirute do Frevo, on UberEats
Only on Wednesday will it be possible to order Frevo’s traditional and delicious mini beirute at home, via the UberEats delivery app, for R$4.63.
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Picadinho Paulista and pastries, at Bar 1101
In the new and already popular Jardins bar, the fillet mince with bacon farofa, bBreaded pineapple, fried egg and white rice are on the menu only to celebrate Valentine’s birthday São Paulo. The oxtail, peach palm and cured cheese pastries go well with the Highball Jabuticaba drink.
Address: Alameda Min. Rocha Azevedo, 1101 – Jardim Paulista – Tel: (11) 2385.0671
Couscuz Paulista, from Petit Committee
Born from improvised meals from muleteers on their travels through the state of São PauloSão Paulo couscous gets the touch of chef Rita Atrib and can be ordered to eat at home.
Address: Rua Gaivota, 763 – Moema – Tel: 2359.0771
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Nonna’s lunch, at Vino!
On Wednesday (25/1), the Italian restaurant will exceptionally offer Nonna’s Lunch (only served on Sundays) and will be served recipes such as Ravioli with Pomodoro, Fettuccine with Bolognese, Gnocchi with 4 cheeses, Polpettone Gratinado, Polenta with Ragú do Day, Oven-Roasted Rib and Porchetta Romana, which arrive straight from the oven to the table and can be consumed at will.
Address: Rua Professor Tamandaré de Toledo, 51 – Itaim Bibi – Tel: 3078.6442
Sandwich tasting at Rotisserie Bologna
Pto celebrate the birthday of São PauloBologna created a tasting of 4 traditional sandwiches in miniature versions, including the Pernil with cheese so loved by São Paulo residents.
Address: Augusta, 379 – Consolação – Telephone: (11) 3256-1108
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Sugarcane juice caipirinha, at Armazén Paulista
One of the favorite combinations among São Paulo residents in the capital is the duo pastel and sugarcane juice, found in the city’s open-air markets. At Armazén Paulista, sugarcane juice becomes an ingredient for a caipirinha that also contains lemon.
Address: Rua Jauaperi, 570 – Moema – Tel.: (11) 5052.3106
Mortadella ravioli, from Picchi Restaurant
The Italian restaurant led by the talented chef Pier Paolo Picchi, located in Jardins, offers on its menu Ravioli stuffed with sausages that even have a São Paulo accent: Mortadela Eccellenze with Sicilian lemon and pistachios.
Address: Rua Oscar Freire, 533 – Jardins – Telephone: (11) 3065-5560
TGI Fridays opening
Right on your birthday, São Paulo has a new addition that returns to the gastronomic scene of São Paulo residents: the North American chain TGI Fridays, which operated in Brazil from 1995 to 2010, opens its new doors this Wednesday. Cocktails, burgers and ribs are guaranteed on the casual dining menu.
Address: Av. Cidade Jardim, 56, Jardim Paulistano
By Tamy Roxo, @boccanervosa
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