Tatiana Bassi is the daughter of Marcos Bassi, one of the main names in gastronomy when it comes to meat. When her father passed away in 2013, Tatiana took over, alongside her mother and sister, the restaurant Temple of the Fleshin the São Paulo neighborhood of Bixiga, honoring the legacy he left.
For her, one of the most important things in her life was to accompany her father throughout life, as with him she learned “in practice the day-to-day negotiation with suppliers, the choice of high quality meats, the confrontation of problems that naturally take place, the best customer service, teaching how to make a good barbecue and being the leader of the restaurant team” – a team that, by the way, has been managed since the restaurant opened 42 years ago.
In 2016, the businesswoman innovated by creating the “Meet & Grill Tati Bassi”a meeting held twice a week in the restaurant’s VIP space for events, preparing a dinner for the participants to learn how to make a barbecue, showing the point of the ember, how to make sausage, farofa, Carreteiro rice, meats and even the dessert.
“In the beginning, it was aimed at women, because I wanted to break the taboo that barbecue is a subject only for men, but they also started to get interested and I ended up forming mixed groups. It was a success until the pandemic hit, when it was discontinued,” he says.
Today, Tatiana dedicates herself full-time to the restaurant, which continues with face-to-face service and delivery, marketing her products on social media, in addition to acting as an ambassador for barbecue accessories lines and participating in barbecue events across the country.
When she has time, she loves to go restaurants in Sao Paulo. Check your favorites:
Supra by Mauro Maia
I love the chef’s italian food Mauro of Supra by Mauro Maia and your personalized service. Among the dishes I like the delicacy of the agnolotti dal plin in salsa di arrosto, which is just right and very tasty.
Rua Leopoldo Couto de Magalhães Júnior, 681, Itaim Bibi, São Paulo – SP / Tel.: (11) 3071-4473 / Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday, from 12 pm to 3 pm and from 7:30 pm to 10:30 pm; Friday, from 12:00 to 15:00 and from 19:30 to 23:00; Saturday, from 12:00 to 16:00 and from 19:30 to 23:00; and Sunday, from 12:30 to 16:30. It does not open on Mondays.
nagayama
I like to go with my husband to dinner at nagayama. Cozy and peaceful atmosphere, with fresh fish and a varied menu. I always order temaki and the special sashimi to share with scallops, sole, snapper, bluefin tuna otoro, carapau and tamago. Incredible.
Rua Bandeira Paulista, 369, Itaim Bibi, São Paulo – SP / Tel.: (11) 3079-7553 / Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 12 pm to 3 pm and from 7 pm to 11 pm; Saturday, from 12:00 to 15:30 and from 19:00 to 23:00. It doesn’t open on Sundays.
ICI Brasserie
The modern kitchen Benny Novack at the Ici Brasserie It has delicious snacks, sandwiches and quick dishes with a lot of flavor in the details. I got addicted to Moules et Frites Brasserie, which I consider the best in São Paulo.
Av. pres. Juscelino Kubitschek, 2041 – Vila Olímpia, São Paulo – SP/ Tel.: (11) 3078-1313 / Opening hours: Monday to Thursday, from 11:45 am to 3:30 pm and from 5:30 pm to 10 pm; Friday, from 11:45 am to 11:00 pm; Saturday, from 12:00 to 23:00; Sunday, from 12pm to 10pm. Click here to other addresses and times.
Naples garden
Restaurant of a lifetime. THE Naples garden has a taste of childhood. We’ve always been family friends. Buonerba which has traditional house delicacies on the menu, such as polpettone alla parmigiana stuffed with cheese – my favorite dish -, but the pasta is also wonderful.
Rua Martinico Prado, 463, Higienópolis – São Paulo – SP / Tel.: (11) 3668-8383 / Opening hours: Monday to Friday, from 11 am to 3 pm and from 6 pm to 11 pm, Saturday and Sunday, from 11 am to 11 pm.
Camel Pizzeria
Sunday is the day to go Camel Pizzeria with the family. I love the gorgonzola cone, the chicken with bird and the pizza dough, which is always the same and delicious.
Av. pres. Juscelino Kubitschek, 151, Itaim – São Paulo – SP / Tel.: (11) 3842-1341 / Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday, from 6 pm to midnight, and Friday and Saturday, from 6 pm to 1 am. Click here to other addresses and times.
Source: CNN Brasil
