Five addresses where music is the main dish

Discover bars and restaurants in the capital of Sao Paulo hosting shows ranging from jazz to Brazilian music

Whether it’s for the more than two years of the pandemic, which left the public homesick for the shows in person, or for the cultural vocation of the city, the fact is that bars and restaurants with the best musical programming have multiplied throughout the country. capital San Paolo.

With an intimate atmosphere and a menu full of suggestions (read good drinks), these venues are the stage for shows ranging from jazz to Brazilian music. It’s worth remembering that depending on the show these bars and restaurants may charge for a ticket or cover, it’s always good to check.

Blue note

The Sao Paulo branch of the New York jazz club has as its trademark its intimate atmosphere and diverse programming, ranging from jazz to Brazilian music. Full of nostalgia, chef Daniela França Pinto’s menu brings together proposals ranging from shrimp cocktail (R $ 54) to Diana filet (mignon with roti sauce served with Piedmontese rice, fresh peas and Parisian mushrooms, R $ 65).

Derivan de Souza’s menu also includes classics such as old-fashioned (Buillet bourbon, sugar syrup, Angostura, Bahia orange and yellow, R $ 39). This Friday (24) will perform Ida Nielsen & The Funkbots (R $ 160) and the band Black Rio (R $ 90) – tickets on sale on the Eventim website.

Where is it: Paulista Avenue, 2073, Bela Vista. 94745-9694. 19:00 / 23:00

Baretto

The classy bar, located in the Fasano hotel, hosts a number of intimate shows. He has already received Brazilian music icons such as Caetano Veloso and Ney Matogrosso and, next Tuesday (28), Mônica Salmaso and Dori Caymmi (R $ 290) – tickets on sale through Sympla will be presented.

Among the proposals on the menu, the highlight is the carpaccio with black olives paté, capers and pine nuts (R $ 99) and the breaded veal appetizer (R $ 120). As for the drinks, the highlight is the dry martini (Tanqueray gin and dry vermouth, R $ 56) and the negroni (Tanqueray gin, red vermouth and Italian aperitif, R $ 56).

Where is it: R. Vittorio Fasano, 88, Jardins. 3896-4000. 19:00 / 15:00 (Sunday closed)

Joy

Under the command of Gabriel Diniz Abrão (Active group), the address, which is a mix of restaurant and piano bar, has exuberant decor, inspired by New York clubs. To the sound of jazz and blues, you can try some of the menu items prepared by chef Denis Orsin, such as raw tuna with smoked eggplant (R $ 48), lamb meatballs with Sicilian ricotta and mint (R $ 46) and mac and cheese with truffles (R $ 120). In addition to cocktails, the place offers a wine list signed by sommelière Paula Zampol, which includes labels such as the orange juice Trebbiano on the Rock, by Era dos Ventos (R $ 320), in Serra Gaúcha.

Where is it: R. Dr. Melo Alves, 301, Jardins. 20:00 / 14:00 (Sunday closed)

Closed coffee bar

It is necessary to cross a corridor to access the industrial-style shed, where the Fechado operates. A mix of bar and café, the venue is open all day and, among chef Greigor Caisley’s orders, the highlight is the kimchi, coriander and pepper omelette sriracha (R $ 29), the rice ball with pequi and chutney tomato sauce (R $ 34, serving of 6), plus chicken rice with okra and toasted onions (R $ 50).

The cocktail shop is run by Jean Ponce and Alice Guedes, who offer drinks such as Alice Garden (gin Jardim Botânico, grapefruit, bay leaf, chamomile syrup and elderflower, R $ 37). On Mondays there is a jazz show on the mezzanine.

Where is it: R. Bela Cintra, 676, Consolação. 8:00 / 0:00 (from Thursday to Saturday 8:00 / 01:00 closes on Tuesday)

barletta

The restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine has an intimate atmosphere, the ideal setting for jazz concerts with the Ricardo Baldacci Trio, which are held on Thursdays. This month, there is a special music program on Saturdays. And tomorrow (25) singer Lucy Brand will perform.

The menu, full of classics, brings together proposals such as bruschetta with goat cheese, candied tomatoes and truffle honey (R $ 29), grilled octopus with vinaigrette (R $ 71) and ravioli del plin (fresh pasta stuffed with pumpkin and ginger with taleggio fondue, R $ 68). To harmonize it, you can choose one of the 600 labels from the Grand Cru importer’s store, next to the restaurant.

Where is it: Al. Tietê, 360, Giardini. 97103-6425. 12:00 / 15:30 and 18:30 / 23 (Sat 12:00 / 16:00 and 19:00 / 23:00. Sun. 12:00 / 16:00. Closed on Mondays)

Source: Terra

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