I had to ask the staff about seating - seat yourself at any table that isn't reserved, after that…read moregreat service. This seems like a very popular place for locals to have a Sunday morning buffet breakfast. Quite a nice selection of fruits, cold cuts, and baked goods. The dining area is spacious and well lit with windows. A pleasure to eat here.

A lovely bright setting for a delicious lunch. Our waitress, Gislaine, was very helpful and…read moreattentive. I had the croque monsieur, which was delicious. My companion had the misto quente on a croissant, hold the ham. It was so good, she wouldn't share. For dessert I had the chocolate croissant. Wonderful. I was so hungry I forgot to take pictures.

Among the best perks of my job is the opportunity to indulge my passion for perusing foreign…read moregrocery stores. I love combing the aisles for snacks, soaps, salts and other lovely non-liquid items that I can consume immediately or take back in my carry-on luggage. Quitanda is São Paulo's to Whole Foods. I was a fan before even stepping inside having sampled their fresh-pressed juices (especially the abacaxi com hortelã!) at a friend's place. Pay attention to the exotic (if you're not from Brazil) fruit selection at Quitanda - I found two of the biggest passion fruits I've ever seen there (and I used one to make maracujá #infusedwater - so good!) I was also impressed with the array of soap and picked up a local honey scented one to take home. This Pinheiros grocery store is definitely worth a nosey if you're curious what healthy Paulistas feast on.

My favorite place to buy groceries, Quitanda has bucked the trend of filling the center of the…read moresupermarket with crap and hiding the fresh food on the sides. Going there you can't help but leave with bags full of fresh produce which is beautifully displayed front and center in the store. At lunch they serve a healthy buffet which is a bit over priced, but I can overlook that, because I am the type who would rather buy one of their sushi to go plates and go eat it in the park. They have a great selection of frozen foods for celiacs and vegans in the back next to the organic foods. The bakery is pretty good, and the juices are awesome. It's the closest thing I've found to Trader Joe's in Brazil.

My favorite supermarket in São Paulo ..... love the Koi pond ... good stuff variety and quality.read more