The 11 Best New Restaurants in São Paulo | Eater
"Chef Rodrigo Oliveira of the gastronomic institution Mocotó has finally landed downtown — more specifically, Paulista Avenue, one of the noblest and most central avenues of the city. At Balaio he serves a more diverse range of modern Brazilian cuisine — from pasteis and other appetizers to moqueca, a traditional fish stew that Oliveira makes with cashew fruit — all with his signature touch. You’ll also find Mocotó’s iconic dadinhos de tapioca — crunchy, chewy cubes of tapioca and cheese curds — and just like at Mocotó, they shouldn’t be missed. Situated inside the Instituto Moreira Salles cultural center, it’s become a true destination for modern Brazilian cuisine." - Rafael Tonon
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