It was on the coast of São Paulo, more specifically in saints what Lucca Swan kick-started his career in cocktail making. In the port city, the young professional had his first contact with the world of drinks when participating in competitions.
Some time later, it was time to take bigger flights and land in the coffee shop chain. holy grain where he remained for a few years until he set foot in the metzi in São Paulo, the only Mexican restaurant in Brazil on the list of the best in Latin America.
guided by chefs Eduardo Ortiz and Luana Sabino , it was at the house in Pinheiros that the professional refined his techniques. “Of the places I’ve been to, Metzi is one of the places I’ve learned the most”, says Lucca.
The restaurant is even one of his favorite places to drink well in São Paulo, as he reports in the tips below.
So, away from the counters, Lucca shares her favorite addresses for good drinks in São Paulo:
metzi
With Mexican influences and in the good hands of chefs Eduardo Ortiz and Luana Sabino, the metzi is definitely amust go” on my drink map.
I recommend the variety of Mezcal and Tequilas they offer, a unique experience in the city of São Paulo.
Rua João Moura, 861, Pinheiros – São Paulo – SP / Tel.: (11) 98045-5022 / Opening hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, from 7 pm to 10:30 pm; Thursday and Friday, from 7 pm to 11 pm; Saturday, from 12:00 to 15:00 and from 19:00 to 23:00; Sunday, from 12:00 to 17:00.
Garimpo Bar
Close to Motique is the Garimpo Bar which is in the hands of friend Stefano Minelli.
The house offers signature drinks always ready to surprise. On Tuesdays, the house also offers a “double drink” and from Wednesday to Friday there is a “double draft beer until 8 pm.
In addition, the site has an arsenal of mines that are for sale.
Rua Simão Álvares, 291 – Pinheiros, São Paulo – SP / Tel.: (11) 96900-8333 / Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday from 6 pm to 10:30 pm; Saturday from 14:00 to 22:30.
Guardhouse Bar
Also on the same street as Motique and Garimpo is the Guardhouse Bar which could not be left out of my list.
There we find the Saulo Rocha , which today occupies a leading place among cocktail shakers. The bar does well among the best addresses in São Paulo.
Rua Simão Álvares, 952 – Pinheiros, São Paulo – SP / Tel.: (11) 3360-3661 / Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday from 6 pm to 10:30 pm; Friday from 6 pm to 1:30 am; Saturday from 5 pm to 1:30 am and Sunday from 5 pm to 11:30 pm.
koya88
Finally, if I had to point out something unique that will surprise you with every sip, I would certainly mention the koya88 🇧🇷
The small bar in Vila Buarque, on the bohemian Rua Jesuíno Pascoal, impresses with its menu: just reading the menu makes me want to order a copy of each item.
Rua Jesuíno Pascoal, 21 – Vila Buarque, São Paulo – SP / Tel.: (11) 3384-6926 / Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday from 7 pm to 12 am and Saturday from 5 pm to 12:30 am and Sunday from 5 pm to 10 pm; Closed on the first and last Sunday of the month.
Bonus: Hideout Speakeasy, in Santos
Another place I like to visit is the Hideout Speakeasy back in my hometown, Santos.
I think it’s the best in the entire Baixada region. It is inspired by the style bars speakeasy from the Prohibition period in the United States, where it has a discreet entrance and houses the best cocktails of the Santos night.
I guarantee you will be in good hands with the very good Marcelo Malanconi, creator and partner of the bar.
Address and information via Instagram / Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 7 pm.
Source: CNN Brasil
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