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.

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.