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Luiz Eurico

Luiz Eurico - Secret Sao Paulo

The Skolbeats founder and Brazilian music mogul on how to live it up in Sao Paulo.

Pobre Juan
Rua Comendador Miguel Calfat 525, Itaim Bibi

São Paulo is known for its traffic jams and also for the very good food; especially meat. Pobre Juan is an Argentinean steak house very well located in Itaim Bibi, a neighborhood full of nightlife. Ask for the Pobre Juan steak, medium done and soufflé chips. Go for lunch because you will need a siesta after this meal.

Piselli
Rua Padre Joao Manuel 1253, Jardins
www.piselli.com.br

This Italian restaurant is located at the heart of Jardins, near Oscar Freire, the Paulista (from São Paulo) version of Rodeo Drive. The finest cuisine from northern Italy is found here among some secrets like the stracotto di manzo con vino rosso or the real linguine al vongoli.

Galeria Vermelho
Rua Minas Gerais 359, Higienopolis
www.galeriavermelho.com.br

Art gallery meets young chef and a new space is created to accommodate old and new artists with the help of one of the brightest young talents around. Shop for art and eat in a place where both worlds are combined.

Bar Astor
Rua Delfina 163, Vila Madalena

Vila Madalena is the art district in São Paulo. Art galleries, nice shops, lots of restaurants and loads of bars. Bar Astor is one particularly good one. Lots of different drinks and beers, especially draft, it’s also know for its regional menu with side dishes such as the famous meat or cheese pastéis (Brazilian empanadas).

Vegas Club
Rua Augusta 765, Center
www.vegasclub.com.br/

Vegas is one of the most eclectic clubs in São Paulo. From rock to electro, from techno to house, from bands and live PAs to new singers and performances, Vegas is situated in the heart of the old center of São Paulo, where you will find all kinds of people coming for a good time. The after-hours on Saturdays are already legendary.

Published: 21/04/2008

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