Art from an elevator...
by morgane1692
*****What I miss most about SP, jeez, do we have that long?! But here's my favorite elevator view of all time...looking southward, you can see just how darn close we were to the renowned Parque Ibirapuera (the biiiig sea of green out there, with the obelisk as a visible point of reference.)*****
Futbol Satdium in Santos
by Anne-Charlotte
I went here when there weren't any games going on however it was still very cool 2 C. There is a museum for the team below an area of the stadium and most of it is a tribute to Pele who played here for part of his career.
Pros: Cool museum, great stadium.
Cons: Beyond looking around at the different parts of the museum and stadium there isn't a whole lot to do unless there is a game going on, although there is still a gift shop you can visit if you choose to.
If you wanna dance, Moby Dick,...
by Cidkuklik
If you wanna dance, Moby Dick, beautiful people and easy accessible , or Avelino´s, a little far but a great place.
If you like to spend a good time just talking with your friends, Heinz, a bar in german style, good chopp.
Gastronomy is a Sao Paulo Feature
by andrezin83 about All restaurants
Sao Paulo grew with immigrants from all over the world who came here during the late 19th century until the 1950´s, after the end of World War II. Because of this, the city is very cosmopolitan, and, therefore, there´s a place for everyone! If you love McDonald´s, you´ll find one practically at any street corner. If you like Italian food, try the Italian district of Bela Vista (especially 13 de Maio St). Japanese food is best in the Jap district of Liberdade. Vila Mariana has excellent Arabic food. Itaim Bibi and Pinheiros have excellent barbecue places (Brazilian specialty) as well as many fancy restaurants, like Fasano, Spot among others.
JAPANESE FIRST CLASS FRANCHISE
by schurlif about Suntory - Shintory
As far as I know , Suntory is a franchise chain of japanese restaurants all over the world. In São Paulo it is a building by itself , constructed in unconfoundable japanese style , strategically located near Paulista Avenue. But just today I found out that the name was changed to "Shintory", I have no idea whether this means that the owner changed or what.... , but.... so what...? As you walk in you're greeted either by a maitre in black rigor or a hostess clad in geisha outfit with respective make up..... The place is immense , with different salons on both floors ..... One salon is just for sitting at the table and warm dishes , another just for dishes prepared at the table , another one is practically only a sushi bar , other ones are those we're you sit on the floor , no shoes , another one is a bar , other salons I haven't even figured out what there is behind the curtain....
All in all it gives you the "real" japanese feeling as if being in a posh elitist Tokyo mansion with lots of servants.....
I recommend for the overall excellent quality in food , service and ambiente.... I have my four or five favorite japanese dishes but every once in a while I get in the mood for something adventurous without looking too much at what it will cost.....
So , here at Shintory you can have a socalled "degustação".... meaning you get a whole variety of small , different dishes to tease your taste buds and to fill you..... maybe 8 or more different dishes and you just open yourself up and let them keep on coming whatever they are.....
Best when your appetite is at its peak.......