Teus is one very very busy and happenin' place! The atmosphere is very convivial so I would come…read morehere if in the mood for a fun, lively spot, not a quiet lunch or dinner. We were there on a Friday afternoon with a long wait, over 35min, but there is a nicely-organized outside tables area where people will being you appetizers and drinks while you wait for your "main" dining table to be ready. The wait staff is super friendly and this place is also awesome for gluten-free folks like myself. After a server talked me through the options, I got an incredibly good beetroot salad that was healthy but which melted in my mouth! My colleagues raved about the seafood as they all ordered octopus, which looked very fresh and delicately prepared. Heck of a meal!

Absolutely the best hamburgers and fries that I have had anywhere. The hamburger meat melts in your…read moremouth. Nice American-type atmosphere. Friendly wait staff.

Wednesdays are really good. Thursdays are good, but the bands on Wednesdays are better in general…read more Rocky english music. Great crowd and decent beer selection. They have some petisco selections which in my opinion the pastels are the best. The grilled beefs are just okay.

This place was so fun. We got there around 11 on a Friday night and I wish we hadn't left. Great…read moreband, quick service, and friendly staff. It was crowded as hell but with the people you want to be locked in a hot bar with. We spent most of our time in front of the stage but you can take a nice perch on the 2nd floor which overlooks the stage and dance floor. They make legit Brazilian drinks and it attract a fun crowd.

In a non-descript residential neighborhood far from the hubbub on Paulista Avenue, there's this gem…read moreof a restaurant where they care about every single detail. It's like going to a wealthy aunt's place where she only allows you to visit twice a year, but you do feel special when she does. This being Brazil, she is not cooking herself, but an expertly trained home chef. The mushroom risotto was earthy, lip-smacking rich and accentuated with slices of duck breast. The presentation and flavors were exquisite. My companion had a short rib with gnocchi which was equally delightful. Adding wine, this was not a cheap meal, but definitely worth the visit. It's not every day food, but visiting this aunt is a true treat when you make the effort to come to this part of town.

Trying too hard to be 'American snobby' without the service or accessories (like easy wifi) to back…read moreit up. I'll stick to the local coffee shops on Paulista and never return there.