This was the third and final gelateria we visited... and it was pretty tasty. But even though the…read morequeue was longer here we actually thought the other two shops we visited were a tad better in terms of flavor and quality. But they still make really good gelato. If you're in the neighborhood don't hesitate to try them.

Mango gelato is really good…read more I wouldn't recommend the ice cream sandwiches. They're not very flavorful, and they're served on a napkin which sticks to the ice cream.

From the owner: Clássica churreria e chocolateria espanhola. Receita tradicional para quem gosta de churros.read more

Well, I wrapped up Rio in a nice little sunga and was off to São Paulo. One thing I knew I needed…read moreto try at some point during my stay in Brazil, was a Brigadeiro (a chocolate bonbon). Now, you can find them just about anywhere, most cafes and juice spots will have them, but, I was holding out for a place that really looked like they knew what they were doing. Cue, Maria Brigadeiro in Pinheiros in São Paulo. I know, don't judge a book by it's cover. But this shop was beyond adorable, smelled amazing, and offered one of my most favorite things, a glass window to watch all the magic happen. Voyeuristic, maybe. But amazing, always. They have a number of flavors to choose from, bringing a new dynamic to the brigadeiro. I went for two different flavors, first up was their Salted Caramel. This was a little ball of delight. Not only did it look beautiful with the delicate little coiled shavings, but it was creamy and flavorful with all of its salted caramelly goodness. Then, it was time for the OG, the Traditional Brigadeiro (condensed milk, and cocoa powder). Now, the Salted Caramel was really nice, but I had to give this round to the Traditional. It was so rich and creamy, with precious little chocolate tiles instead of the usual chocolate sprinkles. And can we talk about how delightful and impressive this packaging is? I know, I know, the book cover thing again. But, come on, you just want to pinch its cheeks, right?

Maria brigadeiro is so delicious. I had some Australian girlfriends in town and wanted to show them…read morethe traditional brasilian treat, so took them here. The shop looks almost like a Tiffany and Co. Jewlery box. All baby blue. They have over 10 flavors like baileys, hazelnut, which chocolate, peanut butter, even cachaça. They aren't cheap though. At 3.75r a piece, they can tally up really quick. We watched the ladies behind the glass make the flavors we ordered and neatly put them in a pretty box. Too give the girls the real brigadeiro experience, I bought a few at the local padaria. They ate the padaria brigadeiro. Really tasty. Then they tasted Maria's brigadeiro and immediately said, "oh wow. Way better. Worth the money." So treat yourself! The shop itself isn't that big, but they have a few tables out front if you'd like to relax for a cafezinho. They don't have anything other than coffee and brigadeiro though.

Great little brigadeiro shop in a calm and quiet location. Lots of options and sizes to chose from…read more They also have coffee and cappuccino.

This was our first meal in São Paulo, arranged by the concierge at the Renaissance. The restaurant…read moreis in the Jardins area and has been around since 1990. Chef Mara Salles is well known for celebrating Brazil's regional cuisines, and the restaurant has earned a Bib Gourmand recognition for its quality and value. We had the option to sit inside or on the patio, and since the weather was perfect, we chose the patio. Inside looked inviting too--warm wood, white tablecloths, and a stylish bar. The service was friendly, though our server didn't speak English, which made ordering a little tricky. We used a translator app several times, which worked fine but slowed things down. The food was worth it. We started with the zucchini chips (addictive!) and quickly learned the chilies on the table are very hot--be careful. For appetizers, we had the Comissão de Frente (pastries filled with shrimp) and the Bolinho Errado com Aioli de Pequi (manioc balls with homemade cheese). Both were excellent. For mains, we tried the Bobó de Camarão, a shrimp dish in creamy manioc with coconut--rich and comforting. The Barreado, beef slow-cooked for 10 hours in a clay pot, was tender and deeply flavorful. Overall, Tordesilhas gave us a warm welcome to São Paulo dining. The food was authentic and memorable, and while the language barrier made things a little slower, it was still one of the highlights of our trip.

Amazing traditional food with high quality ingredients. They…read morealso have their own pickled peppers that were very good. The service, quality and food are 5/5 and highly recommended. The ambiance was rustic, which fit the food perfectly. Make sure you go on a Saturday to try Brazil's national dish, the Feijoada.