Travel Latin America Brazil The São Paulo City Guide For eons, the two eating options on sleepy Rua Joaquim Antunes in São Paulo's Jardim Europa district were a bakery and a food mart. Then, a former model opened a restaurant with a revolving art exhibit and haute Brazilian cooking, single-handedly putting the street on the city's gastronomic map. By Food & Wine Editors Food & Wine Editors This is collaborative content from Food & Wine's team of experts, including staff, recipe developers, chefs, and contributors. Many of our galleries curate recipes or guides from a variety of sources which we credit throughout the content and at each link. Food & Wine's Editorial Guidelines Updated on March 31, 2015 Close Eat & Drink in São Paulo Courtesy of Mani 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. Courtesy of Ravioli Cucina Casalinga/Mikio Okamoto Ravioli Cucina Casalinga São 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. © Tadeu Brunelli O Pote do Rei Photographer Mônica 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. © Alexandra Forbes 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. Shop in São Paulo 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. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit