Bar do Biu

"Practically every street in São Paulo has a lanchonete—a corner spot serving snacks, beer, and a cheap, filling lunch—that workers of every stripe flock to for a midday meal. At first glance, Bar do Biu looks the same as any other. But behind the fairly nondescript façade is one of the city’s best restaurants. It’s simple and homely, with children’s paintings of animals on the walls and a fridge covered in Corinthians stickers. Staples are done well, including feijoada and oxtail, but the standout dishes hail from the northeast of Brazil, like the baião de dois: a huge pile of salted carne de sol, rice, beans, pumpkin, cassava, cheese, smoked sausage, and clarified butter. Even a small portion can easily feed four. " - tome morrissy swan

"Practically every street in São Paulo has a lanchonete—a corner spot serving snacks, beer, and a cheap, filling lunch—that workers of every stripe flock to for a midday meal. At first glance, Bar do Biu looks the same as any other. But behind the fairly nondescript façade is one of the city’s best restaurants. It’s simple and homely, with children’s paintings of animals on the walls and a fridge covered in Corinthians stickers. Staples are done well, including feijoada and oxtail, but the standout dishes hail from the northeast of Brazil, like the baião de dois: a huge pile of salted carne de sol, rice, beans, pumpkin, cassava, cheese, smoked sausage, and clarified butter. Even a small portion can easily feed four." - Tomé Morrissy-Swan