Category: South America

Together with a group of Brazilian and international journalists and chefs, I went to visit the famous Sítio of the Rueda family, owner of A Casa do Porco, the 7th best restaurant in the world, according to 50Best, the list of the 50 best restaurants in the world. The organic inputs served in the group’s […]

I went for lunch at Mocotó, a famous country food restaurant in São Paulo, which has existed since 1973, in Vila Medeiros, North Zone of São Paulo. It is run by chef Rodrigo Oliveira, who continued his father’s work, bringing a lot of innovation and creativity to typical backlands food. Furthermore, the restaurant works closely […]

Opened in 2020, Luce is a friendly Italian restaurant on Oscar Freire, one of the busiest and most elegant streets in Jardins. Therefore, very well located. With cozy environments, it offers modern cuisine but revisiting classics from the country of the boot, under the command of executive chef Marcelo Schomer (who has worked in the […]

I had a splendid dinner at Kinoshita, a Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant in Vila Nova Conceição. With a refined atmosphere, it has had a star for six years, and specializes in cuisine Kappô, a traditional style of Japanese cuisine, which values ​​precision cuts, seasonal ingredients and impeccable presentation. Therefore, you can opt for the à la […]

Our guest this week in the “Chef’s Favorites” column is the award-winning Renzo Garibaldi, Peruvian chef and butcher at the helm of Osso, in Lima, in 38th position on the list of the 50 best restaurants in Latin America, and also with three restaurants in São Paulo: the Osso branch, the meat branch, Cór, where […]

The plants spread across the facade and the monochromatic concept welcome us to Capanema, a Mediterranean restaurant in Jardins, in Sao Paulo. Recently opened, the restaurant has a menu signed by the renowned chef Pedro Renófio, which has already worked with the award-winning Evvai and Tanit. Talking about new gastronomy in SP, of course we […]

What would Brazilians do without a bar? These lively and relaxed places are so present and important in our lives, that Casual Exame 2023 announced this year’s edition of the 100 best bars in Brazil. The selection was made by a jury made up of 60 renowned critics and influencers, including the editor-in-chief of You […]

This week’s “Chef’s Favorites” column is in double dose and with important names from the Brazilian gastronomy! Let’s find out, then, which are the favorites of chefs Claude Troisgros and Felipe Bronze in Rio. Whether to enjoy a happy hour with friends, have a nice breakfast/brunch or have that classic Sunday lunch with the family. […]