The S?o Paulo City Guide

Eat & Drink in S?o Paulo

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Maní

Model-turned-chef Helena Rizzo (right) met her Spanish chef husband, Daniel Redondo, in the kitchen of Spain's El Celler de Can Roca. Their restaurant, Maní, with its techno-emotional food heavy on Brazilian ingredients, anchors Rua Joaquim Antunes. Must try: Tomato consommé with burrata and basil jelly.

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Ravioli Cucina Casalinga

S?o Paulo's Roberto Ravioli (yes, that's his real name), serves Italian comfort food and pours great Super-Tuscans in a trattoria-like setting. Must try: Porchetta alla Romana.

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O Pote do Rei

Photographer M?nica Freitas flies in guest chefs from Portugal to cook at her sceney new restaurant. The menu is largely influenced by Iberian flavors. Must try: Pasteis (pastries) filled with chorizo, olives and egg.

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Mercearia do Conde

A pioneer on Rua Joaquim Antunes, Mercearia do Conde sells consistently delicious dishes, such as a Tunisian couscous salad, as well as hand-painted beach bags.

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Empório Vieira Santos

At her new atelier, celebrity interior designer Ana Maria Vieira Santos curates an amazing selection of Baccarat chandeliers, antiques, furniture and tabletop pieces. Hot item: Bowls made from banana tree fibers.

Bain Hotel 33

Bikinis are high fashion in Brazil, with careful tailoring and big prices to match. Star designer Adriana Degreas just launched a new line at her six-month-old flagship. The vintage-inspired collection depicts scenes from the French seaside circa 1920.