Oysters and mussels shine on the menu of many bars and restaurants in the capital São Paulo. See where to try them
With the milder climate, provided by the arrival of spring, several bars and restaurants in the capital São Paulo point to very fresh oysters, brought from both Santa Catarina and Cananéia, on the coast of São Paulo. Although they can be prepared in different ways, the best thing is to taste them natural, at the most like a few drops of lemon: it is the sea in the mouth. It is also a good time to taste another shellfish, the mussel, which appears as the protagonist of several recipes. Then, she checks a selection of addresses where to try them.
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Fish and seafood are the protagonists of the restaurant under the guidance of chef Tuca Mezzomo (Charco) and bartender Jean Ponce (Guarita). In the saltwater aquarium, where the fish are kept until order, it is possible to find both farmed oysters from Santa Catarina (R $ 46, 6 units), and wild oysters from Cananéia (SP) (R $ 49, 6 units). Another highlight on the menu is the mussels with vinaigrette, made with tomato, red onion, pouted pepper and Nam Pla (R $ 34, 6 units)
Where is it: R. Dr. Melo Alves, 767, Cerqueira César, 3086-4722. 19:00 / 23:00 (Sat 13:00 / 16:00 and 19:30 / 23:00 Sun 13:00 / 16:00).
Bistrot Ici
The mussels, brought from Santa Catarina, serve as the basis for moules frites marinières, a classic on the restaurant menu under the command of chef Benny Novak. Made with white wine, butter, garlic, parsley, celery and onion, served with French fries (R $ 77). The oysters, which also hail from the coast of Santa Catarina, are served with homemade vinaigrette, made with tamarind, green apple, cucumber and red onion (from R $ 14, double).
Where is it: R. Pará, 36, Higienópolis. 3259-6896. 12:00 / 15:00 and 19:00 / 23:00 (Thursday and Friday 12:00 / 15:00 and 19:00 / 00:00 Saturday 12:00 / 16:00 and 19:00 / 00:00 Sun 12:00 / 17:00). Delivery by iFood.
Clos wine shop
Among the menu proposals prepared by chef Elisa Fernandes for the wine bar, the moules-frites stand out, based on mussels cooked in white wine with red onions, leeks, fennel, garlic and finished with fresh herbs and sour cream. The shells come to the table garnished with homemade fries (R $ 68).
Where is it: R. Girassol, 310, Vila Madalena. 94188-0199. 18:30 / 23 (Friday and Saturday 13:00 / 17:00 and 18:30 / 23:00. Sun 13:00 / 17:00. Closed Monday and Tuesday).
wharf
Oysters from the Fazenda Ostravagante, in Santa Catarina, are featured on the menu prepared by chef Adriano de Laurentiis. But depending on the time, the preparation can vary. On warmer days, for example, oysters are served fresh, with red onion vinaigrette. On colder days, oysters are “pocheadas”, which means they are quickly cooked in beurre blanc (a sauce made from butter, cream and white wine) and come to the table with a crunchy brioche farofa (R $ 48.4 units).
Where is it: R. Fidalga, 314, Vila Madalena. 3819-6282. 12:00 / 15:00 and 19:00 / 23:00 (Sat. 12:00 / 16:00 and 19:00 / 23:00. Sun. 12:00 / 16:00. Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays). Own deliveries or through Rappi.
Paris bistro
Coming from Santa Catarina, oysters and mussels are featured on the menu of French chef Alain Poletto. While the fresh oysters are served with the house vinaigrette, made with vinegar, thyme, bay leaf and red onion (from R $ 48.6 units), the mussels are cooked in white wine with red onion, parsley, white pepper and finished with curry and cream. Comes to the table with fries (R $ 79).
Where is it: R. Augusta, 2542, Jardim Paulista. 3063-1675. 12:00 / 15:30 (Tuesday to Thursday 19:00 / 23:30; Friday and Saturday 19:00 / 0:00 Saturday and Sunday 12:00 / 16:00). Own deliveries and from iFood.
Tavern 474
Under the command of businessman Ipe Moraes (Adega Santiago), the Lisbon tavern-inspired bar also makes room for oysters and mussels on its menu. Originating from Santa Catarina, oysters appear on the menu in three versions: plain (R $ 45, 6 units), au gratin (R $ 21, double) and with salmon roe and yuzu (R $ 23, double). Served from Friday to Sunday, Taberna’s mussels are cooked in white wine and fish broth and served with ciabatta (R $ 69, a dozen).
Where is it: R. Maria Carolina, 474, Jardim Paulistano. 3062-7098. 12:00 / 15:00 and 19:00 / 23:30. (Friday and Saturday 12:00 / 00:00. Sun 12:00 / 19:00)
Source: Terra
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