Find out how the cork tax works and see a selection of restaurants that forgo the amount charged for the consumption of labels
However vast and interesting it may be, a restaurant’s wine list will not always have that label discovered during a journey and difficult to find in these parts, or that wine of a certain vintage, which has a more than special meaning.
In these cases it is worth leaving the restaurant menu aside and taking the wine home. And to serve these labels, the locals usually charge the so-called cork tax, which is an additional amount for the customer to consume the wine he brought.
“Wine is an important part of a restaurant’s turnover. When it stops selling a bottle to open the customer’s, it is necessary to cover expenses such as the service of the sommelier and the wait staff, as well as the possible breaking of the glasses”, explains Thiago Mendes, partner of the Eno Cultura wine school.
But you have to have a good deal of common sense when bringing wine to a restaurant. To please enophile customers, many restaurants forgo the cork tax (see tips below), but it’s not polite to just put the bottle on the table.
“It is worth calling the restaurant in advance and agreeing with the sommelier to bring a wine, so that he can organize himself to perform the service,” recommends the journalist and wine columnist. taste, Susana Barelli. After all, every wine has a certain serving temperature and may or may not require a pass through the decanter. “The more preliminary information the sommelier has, the better the wine experience will be,” says Mendes.
Next, check out a selection of addresses where the cork fee is free – at least one day a week. However, even though the restaurant doesn’t charge a cork fee, “it’s nice to tip the staff extra,” advises Suzana.
Restaurants that do not charge a cork tax in SP
rascal
Known for its rich buffet with recipes prepared by chef Nadia Pizzo, the restaurant chain does not charge cork taxes and offers wine service. Where is it: Alameda Santos, 870, Jardim Paulista. 3141-0692. 12:00 / 15:30 and 19:00 / 22:00. (Sat and Sun 12:00 / 17:00 and 19:00 / 22:00. Delivery via iFood.
Freddy
With more than 70 years of history, the restaurant specializing in French cuisine allows customers to bring their own wines and does not charge any cork tax. Where is it: R. Pedroso Alvarenga, 1170, Itaim Bibi. 3167-0977. 12:00 / 15:00 and 19:00 / midnight (Sat. 12:00 / 17:00 and 19:00 / midnight. Sun 12:00 / 18:00). Own and iFood deliveries.
Tanning Tanning
The Asian bar-restaurant, run by Chef Thiago Ban ~ ares, does not charge a cork tax. Where is it: R. Fradique Coutinho, 153, Pinheiros. 2373-3587. 18:00 / 23:30 (Saturday 12:00 / 16:00 and 18:00 / 23:30 closed on Monday). Delivery by Rappi.
rubaiyat
The chain of restaurants specializing in fine meats offers the first cap for free. Where is it: Av. Brigantino. Faria Lima, 2954, Jardim Paulistano. 3165-8888. 12:00 / 16:00 and 19:00 / 23:00 (Fri 12:00 / 16:00 and 19:00 / 23:30 Saturday 12:00 / 23:30 Sun 12:00 / 18:00). Own and iFood deliveries.
Tonton
On Tuesdays, chef Gustavo Rozzino’s bistro does not charge a cork fee – other days it costs R $ 55. Where is it: R. Caconde, 132, Jardim Paulista. 2597-6168. 12:00 / 15:00 and 19:30 / 23:00 (Sat. 12:30 / 16:00 and 19:30 / 23:30. Sun. 12:30 / 16:30. Closed Mon).
Miss Saigon
For reservations made before 19:00, the Vietnamese restaurant under the command of chef Vo Van Phuoc offers a free cork fee. Where is it: R. Mourato Coelho, 1223, Pinheiros. 4564-1419. 18:30 / 22:30 (Fri 12:00 / 15:00 and 18:30 / Sat 12:00 / 16:00 and 18:30 / 23:00 Sun 12:00 / 16:00 and 18:30 / 9: 30 Closed Mon)
Source: Terra
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