5 tips for enjoying the Olympics in São Paulo

Couldn’t plan to see the Olympic Games 2016 no Rio de Janeiro? See below the 5 tips for enjoying the Olympics in São Paulo, always accompanied by good food.

A Torteria

At A Torteria it is possible to order artisanal items such as pies, quiches, tapioca seasoned with pink salt and rosemary, focaccia toast, pâtés, and homemade roast beef for those who are thinking of bringing family and friends together to enjoy the games. For 5 people, the kit includes 1 medium pie or quiche, tapioca appetizer seasoned with pink salt and rosemary, artisanal focaccia toast, 1 type of pâté, sliced ​​homemade roast beef with herb olive oil seasoning and 1 sweet pie (R$ 159) .

Additionally, anyone purchasing a kit can purchase some beverage options, such as beer and wine, with special discounts.

Orders must be made by calling 4306-6943.

Read: Olympic Menu in Rio Restaurants

The Dutch Pancake

In the first house in São Paulo specializing in Dutch pancakes, 10 countries will be honored in the special creations for the month of August, among them Brazil could not be missing – pancake topped with brigadeiro, cream ice cream and whipped cream (R$ 20); our neighbors in Argentina, which has dulce de leche (R$22) and Mexico comes with Mexican ground beef, sour cream and guacamole (R$29).

The other continents will also be represented through Olympic pancakes from Switzerland, from Europe, with Ementhal and Parma cheese (R$ 37); the Asian with an Indian flavor that comes with chicken curry with mango chutney (R$ 27) and others that were created especially for the Olympic Games.

Rua Pais de Araújo, 119 | Itaim Bibi Tel:(11) 3758.4991

The Wine Bistro

The bistro that has 4 units in São Paulo prepared a menu of winning foods throughout the month of August. It will be possible to enjoy a selection of typically French appetizers such as Tomato and Mozzarella Tartines (R$ 39.60), Marinated Raw Salmon (R$ 41.80), Steak Tartare (R$ 46.20) or even the Moules et fries, mussels with fries, à la Provençale or à la Crème (R$ 68.20).

To harmonize and toast possible medals, the house wine list has dozens of affordable labels.

The Wine Gardens |Al. Tietê, 184 Tel.: 11 3081-3924

The Wine Itaim | Araujo Country Street, 137 Tel.: 11 3168-3

Le Vin Vilaboim | Rua Armando Penteado, 25 Tel.: 11 3668-7400

Le Vin Morumbi Shopping | Of. Roque Petroni Jr, 1088 Tel.: 11 5183.2982

Read here: Gastronomic itinerary for the Olympics in Rio

San Paolo bakery

The house opened in 2001 by the FASANO group will broadcast the games on two big screens; one in the hall and one in the square.

Anyone who stops by will be able to enjoy the menu that has just been reformulated by Chef Marcelo Martino de Almeida and features, alongside the traditional sandwiches that made the house famous, natural and organic delicacies such as the Mille Foglie salad, with organic leaf mix, roast beef , mushroom olive oil, fried capers and crunchy parmesan, the Pollo Al Forno a Legna, composed of organic chicken and fresh corn polenta finished in a wood-fired oven, the organic carrot risotto with salmon and basil oil and the Piadinha Dolce ( crispy house-made dough, filled with dulce de leche, fresh organic strawberries and yogurt ice cream).

Rua Amauri, 319 – Jardim Paulistano

Telephone: (11) 3078.0099

Discover the Theme Houses at the Rio Olympics

Really Ice Cream

In August, the ice cream shop offers 12 flavors in its windows in reference to the countries participating in the Olympics. Host Brazil will be represented by Jabuticaba sorbet. The American continent comes with flavors of Dulce de Leche from Argentina, Cheesecake from the USA, and Passion Fruit from Colombia.

Europe brings Tiramisu as a classic from Italy, the French Creme Brulee, the English desserts Black Forest and Banoffee (Banana pie and dulce de leche), and Apfelstrudel (apple puff) from Austria. Oceania will have Pavlova gelato, a New Zealand dessert that includes meringue, whipped cream, kiwi, mango and strawberry; and the Asian continent, the flavor of Japan with Matchá and Caramelized Banana, traditional from China.

Rua Pais de Araújo, 129 | Itaim Bibi (11) 3881.6552

By Tamy Roxo, @boccanervosa

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