This week’s guest in the “Chef’s Favorites” column is Luiza Hoffmann, who runs the Acta restaurant with modern and affectionate cuisine, located in a house in Itaim, which belonged to the great theater actress, Cacilda Becker. Luiza has a degree in gastronomy from the renowned Paul Bocuse Institute in France, and has already completed internships in renowned restaurants, such as Martin Berasategui, in Spain, with three Michelin stars. Born in the capital of São Paulo, now let’s discover chef Luiza Hoffmann’s favorites in São Paulo!
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Chef Luiza Hoffmann’s favorites
Best place to date in São Paulo: Atto e Locale Trattoria
Both have reserved and intimate environments. Atto, in addition to having a pleasant balcony, also has a backyard, complete with jabuticabeira. Locale Trattoria has a very romantic second floor.
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Atto: 138 Araújo Country Street – Itaim Bibi – Location: R. Manuel Guedes, 369 – Itaim Bibi
Best place for Sunday lunch with the family: Rufino’s
I love the atmosphere of this restaurant, which has that affectionate food. We’ve been going there forever and we’ve always eaten the same dish to this day. Plus, everyone knows my family name. Those details that certainly make a difference!
End: R. Dr. Mario Ferraz, 377 – Itaim Bibi
Best place for Happy Hour in SP: Rainha
O boss e restaurateur Pedro de Artagão arrived in SP with Boteco Rainha, and it is indeed a great place to happy hour in São Paulo. In addition to being close to work, it has great food and a bar with drinks and beer.
End: R. Pedroso Alvarenga, 1181 – Itaim Bibi
Best place to have breakfast/brunch in SP: Botanikafé and Futuro Refeitório
I’m in love with the food and juices from these two places. Botanikafé, for example, has several units and serves brunch all day long. The Futuro Refeitório has naturally fermented breads and coffees from small producers. In other words, I highly recommend both of them to take breakfast or brunch in SP.
End Botanikafe Jardins: Alameda Lorena, 1765. Botanikafe Pinheiros: Rua Padre Garcia Velho, 56 End Futuro Refectory: R. Cônego Eugênio Leite, 808 – Pinheiros
Best place to enjoy the view of SP: Vista and Priceless
Certainly the most beautiful views of São Paulo, in my opinion. The Priceless Space is located in rooftop of the Shopping Light building, in the center of SP, while Vista is on the roof of the USP Museum of Contemporary Art. Apart from the food, in fact, which I also love, in both places.
End Vista: coverage of MAC USP – Av. Pedro Álvares Cabral, 1301 – 8th floor – Vila Mariana – End Priceless: Shopping Light – Access via parking lot – R. Formosa, 157 – Historic Center of São Paulo
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Photos: Personal Collection, Bruno Geraldi, Gui Calembeck, Disclosure, Melli, Pedro Ferrarezzi,
