Balaio is a large straw-like basket, and the purpose of the name for the restaurant is to blend the different culinary cultures of Brazil.

This Barbacoa location along Rua Dr. Renato is a well known steak house and rodizio featuring that classic AYCE experience.

In the São Paulo city of Brazil, there are three prestigious rated restaurants with 2 Michelin Stars: Evvai, DOM, and Tuju.

The Jardan Bar and Restaurant has a few locations, but the one we went to is located on Paulista avenue.

This Manioca location is in the JK shopping mall, where it’s surrounded by professional offices such as Amazon, Johnson & Johnson, Santander, and many more.

Chef Tadashi names this restaurant after his grandmother, who was the first person to support him in his pursuit of cooking and traveling the world.

Open 24 hours, Estadao is probably most similar to an American diner experience.

Located in the Rosewood Hotel, Mata Citta is a massive Italian restaurant specializing in classic Italian cuisines, including pizza, pastas, and grilled dishes.

Located in the Mercadao Municipal area, this restaurant is located in the second floor of this bustling farmer’s market.

Famiglia Mancini is a well-known Italian restaurant near the center of Sao Paulo.

Tem Umami is an artisanal bakery and cafe in Sao Paulo.

After landing in Sao Paulo, we had some errands to run around town.