Sao Paulo Journals

Living in São Paulo

A travel journal to Sao Paulo by Re

Quote: This is a fantastic city full of contrasts and great things to do. Besides all its big city problems I feel very confortable here and just love it.

Living in São Paulo

Overview

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São Paulo is well known for its cultural life, dinamic nightlife and its high quality restaurants featuring all kinds of cuisine you can think of. Also, you will find almost everything you can think of at anytime in São Paulo. Shopping here is high standard not only for the international brand names, but also for the amazing Brazilian designers.Quick Tips: If you come to São Paulo, please book a hotel or a flat in a good neighborhood area (Jardins, Itaim, Vila Olimpia, to name a few). Never look like a tourist: no cameras hanging around your neck, no reading a guidebook on the corner of the street, etc. You have to be low profile tourist otherwise you are a great target for pickpockets. If yo...Read More

Figueira Rubayat

Restaurant

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It is THE place to see and to be seen, as well as to eat very well. Of course, it has the inconvenience of being expensive. But most foreigners won`t find the price as outrageous as most Brazilians due to the exchange rates. Try Arroz da Praia - it`s rice prepared with seafood (like a risoto) You can seat under the shades of an old tree with huge branches. And the best is that even if it rains, you won`t ger wet since they have a transparent covering.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 15, 2002

Figueira Rubayat
Rua Haddock Lobo 1738
Sao Paulo, Brazil
11 3063 3888

Esplanada Grill

Restaurant

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A paradise for meat lovers. It is not a `rodizio`, but in my opinion a lot better. Here the quality is more important than quantity.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on July 15, 2002

Esplanada Grill
Rua Haddock Lobo 1682
Sao Paulo, Brazil
011/3081-3199

Nakombi

Restaurant

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Great place for Japanese food in a great setting. They have just opened a branch at Av Brig Faria LIma 254, Pinheiros, but the original one at Vila Olimpia has the best setting.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on July 15, 2002

Nakombi
Rua Pequetita 170 - Vila Olimpia
Sao Paulo, Brazil
55 11 3845-9911

Carlota

Restaurant

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Great restaurant serving contemporary food and some Brazilian inspired dishes. Check out for dessert the soufle de goibada with catupiry cheese. Superb! It is a place to see and be seen with great food.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 15, 2002

Carlota
Rua Sergipe 453, Higienópolis
Sao Paulo, Brazil

Santa Gula

Restaurant

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Everything in the restaurant is for sale: the dishes, the furniture, accessories ... It looks like an antique shop and the tables are candlelit. Very romantic with great food.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 15, 2002

Santa Gula
Rua Fidalga 340 -Vila Madalena
Sao Paulo, Brazil
011/3812-7815