Pao de Queijo
Rua Haddock Lobo, 1408
Jardins (near Oscar Freire)
After reading all of the reviews of this tiny little bakery, I had to try the most famous pao de queijo in Sao Paulo. So, wandering around my neighborhood one day, I finally stopped in.
Short review: The pao de queijo really is delicious. It's very artsy in its shape...not the regular rolled-up-in-a-ball pao. It's free-form, huge, and cheesey. I got two, but could've managed with just one. Make sure to get them when they're fresh. :)
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Monday, November 9, 2009
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Padaria Benjamin Abrahão (Jardins)
Padaria Benjamin Abrahão
Rua Jose Maria Lisboa, 1397
Jardins
http://www.benjaminabrahao.com.br
Janhavi and I "discovered" this beautiful Padaria in Jardins one Sunday afternoon while looking for the perfect place to have some coffee and brunch. Once we got closer, I realized that this was the bakery that had been voted "best padaria" in SP. Within a few moments, we discovered why.
First of all, it's really pretty. There's a beautiful terrace upstairs and it's the perfect place to watch the world go by, feel the breeze in your hair, and sip on a capuccino. Maybe you'd like to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just some delicious and fresh baked goods. It's all there, with friendly service, tasty cakes, and the feeling of being one of the "cool kids". Lots of couples gazing into each other's eyes, and babies sipping on bottles. If I lived in this neighborhood, this would be my place to hang.
Rua Jose Maria Lisboa, 1397
Jardins
http://www.benjaminabrahao.com.br
Janhavi and I "discovered" this beautiful Padaria in Jardins one Sunday afternoon while looking for the perfect place to have some coffee and brunch. Once we got closer, I realized that this was the bakery that had been voted "best padaria" in SP. Within a few moments, we discovered why.
First of all, it's really pretty. There's a beautiful terrace upstairs and it's the perfect place to watch the world go by, feel the breeze in your hair, and sip on a capuccino. Maybe you'd like to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just some delicious and fresh baked goods. It's all there, with friendly service, tasty cakes, and the feeling of being one of the "cool kids". Lots of couples gazing into each other's eyes, and babies sipping on bottles. If I lived in this neighborhood, this would be my place to hang.
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Deli Paris (Vila Madalena)
Deli Paris
Rua Harmonia, 484
http://deliparis.com.br/
I LOVE this place. Maybe it's because I have spent an inordinate amount of time here coffee and eating sweets while waiting out rainstorms in Vila Madalena. It's a true French cafe, with fresh, crusty breads and cases full of cakes and sweets. You'll have the most difficult time deciding what to pick, so bring a friend with whom to share. Recent visits have included the chocolate/lemon tart, the banana/chocolate tart, chocolate eclair, a mont blanc. None have disappointed.
The service is friendly, the tables are cozy, and it's a great place to watch the rain come down. Hurry!
Rua Harmonia, 484
http://deliparis.com.br/
I LOVE this place. Maybe it's because I have spent an inordinate amount of time here coffee and eating sweets while waiting out rainstorms in Vila Madalena. It's a true French cafe, with fresh, crusty breads and cases full of cakes and sweets. You'll have the most difficult time deciding what to pick, so bring a friend with whom to share. Recent visits have included the chocolate/lemon tart, the banana/chocolate tart, chocolate eclair, a mont blanc. None have disappointed.
The service is friendly, the tables are cozy, and it's a great place to watch the rain come down. Hurry!
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Pão: Padaria Artesenal Organica (Jardins)
Pão
Rua Bela Cintra, 1618
http://www.padariaartesanal.org/
Janhavi and I stumbled across this small organic bakery one Saturday on our search for a place to just "sit and have a cup of coffee". Unfortunately, the first time we went, all three TINY tables were taken, and it was just way too hot to wait or to sit outside. One woman said to us "it's the worth the wait." A few months later, we finally made it back, and it was totally was.
What's striking about this place is that it is SO small, yet it packs a really big punch. It's really as if you are in someone's kitchen, only it's a restaurant! When we went the second time, all three tables were free (they were full and people were hovering by the time we left), so we could enjoy our lunch at an actual table. I think that people probably take "to go" from Pao...and my guess is, because it's so small, that's exactly what they want you to do. (Side note: Challah available on Fridays!)
I had the sanduich queijo de cabra com tapenade de figo (goat cheese and fig spread sandwich) and Janhavi had the sanduich mozzarela de búfala, tomate assado e manjericão (buffalo mozzarella, tomato, and basil sandwich). When our orders came (both came warm, on buttered whole wheat bread), we were so jealous of each other's sandwich that we immediately went halvsies. Both were delicious, although I think Janhavi's simple sandwich outshined mine. There was something about the basil that was so fresh and different.
Janhavi took a slice of lemon cake to-go. It made for a delicious dessert a few hours later, when we needed something sweet. All of the baked goods looked divine, and there were even some little samples on the counter.
Rua Bela Cintra, 1618
http://www.padariaartesanal.org/
Janhavi and I stumbled across this small organic bakery one Saturday on our search for a place to just "sit and have a cup of coffee". Unfortunately, the first time we went, all three TINY tables were taken, and it was just way too hot to wait or to sit outside. One woman said to us "it's the worth the wait." A few months later, we finally made it back, and it was totally was.
What's striking about this place is that it is SO small, yet it packs a really big punch. It's really as if you are in someone's kitchen, only it's a restaurant! When we went the second time, all three tables were free (they were full and people were hovering by the time we left), so we could enjoy our lunch at an actual table. I think that people probably take "to go" from Pao...and my guess is, because it's so small, that's exactly what they want you to do. (Side note: Challah available on Fridays!)
I had the sanduich queijo de cabra com tapenade de figo (goat cheese and fig spread sandwich) and Janhavi had the sanduich mozzarela de búfala, tomate assado e manjericão (buffalo mozzarella, tomato, and basil sandwich). When our orders came (both came warm, on buttered whole wheat bread), we were so jealous of each other's sandwich that we immediately went halvsies. Both were delicious, although I think Janhavi's simple sandwich outshined mine. There was something about the basil that was so fresh and different.
Janhavi took a slice of lemon cake to-go. It made for a delicious dessert a few hours later, when we needed something sweet. All of the baked goods looked divine, and there were even some little samples on the counter.
Bles D'Or (Moema)
Bles D'Or
Rua Tuim, 653
Moema
http://www.blesdor.com.br/
Cute little patisserie that makes you feel like you are in a Hollywood movie....about Paris. Nice selection of baked goods, delicious homemade breads (including whole wheat baguettes), and a tempting menu that touted 35-real sandwiches. I don't know what 35 reals could buy in a sandwich, but it's worth a visit back to find out. (Not everything on the menu was as expensive.) Go when there's good weather, because the patios are beautiful. Awesome photos (even in the bathroom), and beautiful decor, too. (I was especially impressed by the trash can in the women's bathroom. Very clever and classy.) Nice selection of gourmet cheeses, and beautiful looking desserts. My friend, Cristina, goes there all the time and LOVES it.
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