Eats around Espaço Lagoa, São Paulo

[Riobard]

I suggest opening a simple, focused collaborative thread on dining in the vicinity of where many of us will be trekking. Have at it.

[Riobard]

The first time I went to Lagoa a sociable local took me up north to this eatery for a late night meal. I was staying in Jardins not far away.

It was wildly popular and busy. Hearty fare, decadent desserts. It is open 24 hours! You can access online a ‘read’ of real time relative to average degree of busyness. 

Bon appetit.

[ihpguy]

Just down the hill from Lagoa is Villa Grano Breads. Which has an excellent buffet à quilo. Near the new location are Mestiço, Athenas, La Frontera, Sujinho and the food truck park on Rua Augusta

[Riobard]

Bacio di Latte wagons, a favourite gelato outlet, a small flavour card but seasonal specialities such as gingerbread.

[Riobard]

Somebody mentioned a favourite burger place by Fragata, 2 blocks west at R dos Pinheiros 320. Meats

BTW for shuttling between Fragata and Lagoa, the Über fare estimate is about R$10.

Edited October 28, 2019 by Riobard

[floridarob]

http://www.restaurantespot.com.br/

Probably the best restaurant I've eaten in Brasil. You need a reservation or be there right when they open to get a seat.

[ihpguy]

Meats by Fragata is really good. I second Riobard's recommendation. I think I gave been there four times. Never disappointed. 

[Riobard]

23 hours ago, floridarob said:

http://www.restaurantespot.com.br/

Probably the best restaurant I've eaten in Brasil. You need a reservation or be there right when they open to get a seat.

Looks like a fantastic menu. If you are dining solo there also seems to be a half dozen barstool sittings. That is another sign of a thoughtful flourish if the place is full. 

[buttercawan]

A casa do porco is pretty nice but need to go early. 

[wncdemcub]

On 10/27/2019 at 12:57 PM, Riobard said:

The first time I went to Lagoa a sociable local took me up north to this eatery for a late night meal. I was staying in Jardins not far away.

It was wildly popular and busy. Hearty fare, decadent desserts. It is open 24 hours! You can access online a ‘read’ of real time relative to average degree of busyness. 

Bon appetit.

Bella paulista is a great place...also very good gay eye candy

[floridarob]

7 hours ago, buttercawan said:

A casa do porco is pretty nice but need to go early. 

Their take out sandwiches are great...and affordable 

[Riobard]

On 10/29/2019 at 12:08 PM, floridarob said:

http://www.restaurantespot.com.br/

Probably the best restaurant I've eaten in Brasil. You need a reservation or be there right when they open to get a seat.

OMG, thanks @floridarob! Two locations but the off-Paulista (Bela Vista) one where I was floored by the hot servers I am sure is your fave. And when you come up for air the grub is great too! I had taken it para levar to share with a really sweet guy at his pad nearby. This was lunch service up to 15:00 h.

Plastic cutlery restricted. Because they deliver unrestricted according to guest volume, you have the option to go in and take away yourself. It is in a plaza where I suppose you could eat al frescoe if you have the necessary accoutrements. 

[Riobard]

It appears that Spot has survived. Perhaps it will do better if it can split its 6 hours of permissible opening duration and add a dinner service. 

[floridarob]

FINALLY found decent pizza in SP

https://www.veridiana.com.br/

They have a location, very pretty and great service not far from Lagoa.

[Latbear4blk]

8 hours ago, floridarob said:

FINALLY found decent pizza in SP

https://www.veridiana.com.br/

They have a location, very pretty and great service not far from Lagoa.

I have never eaten pizza in South America in such a fancy location. Nice.

[Walker]

On 10/28/2019 at 12:57 AM, Riobard said:

The first time I went to Lagoa a sociable local took me up north to this eatery for a late night meal. I was staying in Jardins not far away.

It was wildly popular and busy. Hearty fare, decadent desserts. It is open 24 hours! You can access online a ‘read’ of real time relative to average degree of busyness. 

Bon appetit.

Based on my pre covid-19 experience,  this place is super crowded during late night hours. There is usually a long line waiting for tables, and the tables are tiny and are very close to each others. There is absolutely no privacy for conversations, your neighbors on the adjacent tables can hear everything you say, and if you speak English, you can be sure the neighbors will pay extra attention to your conversation.

Edited August 22, 2020 by Walker

[Walker]

On 8/6/2020 at 5:18 AM, Riobard said:

It appears that Spot has survived. Perhaps it will do better if it can split its 6 hours of permissible opening duration and add a dinner service. 

Yes, they have handsome and preppy looking male servers, all attentive and polite, and speak English very well.

Edited August 22, 2020 by Walker

[Walker]

On 8/20/2020 at 11:12 PM, floridarob said:

FINALLY found decent pizza in SP

https://www.veridiana.com.br/

They have a location, very pretty and great service not far from Lagoa.

Indeed very pretty with the candles, and romantic with the piano playing live. But it is so dark there that we need to use mobile phone flashlights to read the menu. Their servers don't speak English.

[floridarob]

3 hours ago, Walker said:

Indeed very pretty with the candles, and romantic with the piano playing live. But it is so dark there that we need to use mobile phone flashlights to read the menu. Their servers don't speak English.

Menus on your cell phone now after scanning a QR code...waiter was very good, but difficult to hear with his mask. He offered to do 1 pizza with 3 of their most popular topping, divided into sections. So got to try 3 pizzas in one.