A Guide to Eating Well in São Paulo with Vero
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Vero

Vero, 29, born in São João de Meriti, Rio de Janeiro, has been feeding underground artists and the higher-ups alike since cooking became his means to thrive and pursue his artistry and dreams. An experienced and meticulous cook, as well as a rigorous chef, known for his love for moments made magical through food. After working abroad, moved to São Paulo and now has been honing his craft with VERO COZINHA, a creative food studio founded alongside Yelena Gattai, artist and curator. The delights of eating in São Paulo are countless, and Vero is always the person to call to have a type of dinner that never ends, the one that brings back memories every once in a while.

Balcão — location photo

Balcão

Opened in an old auto mechanic workshop, Bar Balcão is an absolute institution in the Jardins neighborhood and a cornerstone of São Paulo's creative bohemian scene.

Barú Marisquería — location photo

Barú Marisquería

Food so good it demands silence. Sauce-covered hands, cold drinks, impeccable seafood, and the feeling that you could happily spend the rest of your day there.

Pato Rei — location photo

Pato Rei

Coffee for people obsessed with coffee. Nothing overly performative, just exceptional beans, beautiful extractions, and people who genuinely know what they're doing. The kind of place that ruins average coffee forever.

Albero dei Gelati — location photo

Albero dei Gelati

Gelato that feels like it was made by someone deeply passionate and slightly obsessive. Incredible texture, delicate flavors, and the constant temptation to order a second before you've finished the first.

Bocada's Pizza SP — location photo

Bocada's Pizza SP

Pizza completely outside the curve. Dough with real character, toppings without compromise, and the kind of place that makes you look at conventional pizza and think, "It's hard to go back now."

Vero
Vero

Vero, 29, born in São João de Meriti, Rio de Janeiro, has been feeding underground artists and the higher-ups alike since cooking became his means to thrive and pursue his artistry and dreams. An experienced and meticulous cook, as well as a rigorous chef, known for his love for moments made magical through food. After working abroad, moved to São Paulo and now has been honing his craft with VERO COZINHA, a creative food studio founded alongside Yelena Gattai, artist and curator. The delights of eating in São Paulo are countless, and Vero is always the person to call to have a type of dinner that never ends, the one that brings back memories every once in a while.