Discover 5 good restaurants that also stand out in cocktails

From a few years ago, the Brazilian cocktail shop has been gaining prominence and countless professionals who dedicate themselves to this profession deserve an honorable mention in this column.

From the concern with basic items (ice, for example) to the perfect execution of classic cocktails, in addition to the creation of several signature drinks, these bar masters have led the Brazilian public to become more interested in this art.

The interest has led several bars and restaurants to be concerned with cocktails to the point of bringing them to the same level as food. That is why the figure of the chef bar even in restaurants.

The idea is not just to think about the pairing itself, something that is more difficult when the meal consists of several cocktails of different styles and different starters and dishes, but rather to indicate places where, whether to eat or drink, the experience surprises.

With that in mind, I indicate the five places that will guarantee readers good bites and gulps.

Tan Tan Noodle Bar

Founded in 2015 by Thiago Bañares O Tan Tan Noodle Bar cares since the first day to serve, in addition to great food, drinks of the same high quality (authored by Alex Mesquita ). This has even earned him appearing in awards such as The World’s 50 Best Bars, 50 Best Discovery and 14th Tales of the Cocktail Foundation Spirited Awards.

We recommend trying the Tantangerina Sour, which has gin, tangerine cordial, Luxardo and Bulleit, finished with orange bitters, as well as the Yuzu Martini, a retelling of the classic dry martini that combines gin, sake and yuzu.

To match the cocktails, Spring Rolls Royce, which are fried harumaki rolls filled with tuna tartar, sesame seeds, house-made kewpie mayonnaise and nori powder, as well as Wonton Ramen, an icon of the mix of Japanese and Chinese cuisines , made with chicken broth seasoned with sea salt tarê, shrimp and pork wontons, chicken breast chashu, ajitama egg, red onion, futonegui (scallions) and mitsuba (Japanese parsley), as well as ramen.

Rua Fradique Coutinho, 153, Pinheiros, São Paulo-SP / Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, from 19:00 to 23:30. Not open on Mondays.

Gran Bar Bernacca

Opened in late 2021 by the unstoppable duo Davide Bernacca It is Gerard Barberan O Gran Bar Bernacca is a relaxed bar that keeps, in dishes and cocktails (authored by the duo Fabio La Pietra It is Thata Kimura ), the same quality as the already known Bottega Bernacca . The bar is inspired by the Gran Café de Surgimento, an establishment owned by the great-grandmother of partner Davide Bernacca, in Carrara.

The menu contains a selection of Italian sausages and Brazilian cheeses from small producers, as well as eggplant parmigiana, ossobuco sandwich, and burro & acciughe (bread, butter and anchovies), among other delicacies. Among the cocktails, the curious Watermelon Negroni is a less bitter version of the classic drink, cold-infused with watermelon and a rosato aperitif, as well as the Pa Pa L’Americano, a version of the American classic with bianco vermouth, rosé aperitif, campari and soda homemade passion fruit.

Rua Amauri, 244, Itaim Bibi, São Paulo-SP / Opening hours: Tuesday and Wednesday, from 7 pm to midnight and from Thursday to Saturday, from 7 pm to 2 am.

Rosso Cucina

the newly opened Rosso Cucina it’s more of an undertaking Mario Rosso known for its Osteria del Rosso at Tatuapé. The new restaurant, in Pinheiros, has classic Italian cuisine and a bar with classic cocktails.

On the menu, burrata, veal tonato and a cheese and sausage board are accompanied by freshly baked bread, in addition to delicious Neapolitan pizzas in long fermentation dough and classic pastas such as Carbonara and Cacio e Pepe. To drink, cocktails such as the ubiquitous Negroni (also in sbagliato) and Cardinale are a good choice.

Rua Simão Álvares, 31, Pinheiros, São Paulo-SP / Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday, from 5 pm to 11 pm, Fridays from 11:30 am to 3 pm and from 6 pm to 11:30 pm, Saturdays and Sundays from 12 pm at 4 pm and from 6 pm to 11 pm.

imma restaurant

Another recently opened, the imma restaurant it’s more of a place that cares about serving food and cocktails in identical quality. have ahead Marcelo Giachini (successfully trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris) and an unpretentious menu that values ​​the product.

On the menu, the highlights are the lamb that arrives falling apart at the table, the ribs cooked for many hours and served with potato millet, pork with a crispy crust and duck rice. Among the good cocktails, which are in charge of Rodolfo Bob there’s Bamboo (sherry, vermouth and aromatic bitters), Adonis Cubano (anejo rum, sherry, vermouth and aromatic bitters) and Teresa (campari, cassis dijon cream, lemon and maraschino scent).

Rua Emanuel Kant, 58, Jardim Europa, São Paulo-SP / Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, from 12h to 16h and from 19h to 23h, and on Sundays from 12h to 16h.

Chaos Brasilis

O Chaos Brasilis opened in 2021, is headed by Bruno Hoffmann and offers a proposal that reflects a new look at Brazilian regional cuisine, an entirely national wine list and cocktails (from Thiago Lopes It is Yvison Savickas ) which has the country’s biomes as inspiration.

The Amazon cocktail has tiquira, cajá and cupuaçu puree, manipueira cordial, puxuri bitters and a touch of tonka bean, while the Pau-Brasil is composed of cachaça, pitanga carbonated water, spicy jabuticaba shrub, artisanal Brazilian flower liqueur and pennyroyal bitters.

To eat, you can’t miss the Tacacá Burger, which has pork and shrimp hamburger on manioc bread, tucupi and jambu-based tartar sauce, as well as the Galinhada, consisting of broth rice, chicken roullade, egg mollet, okra kimchi and pickled pepper and pout.

Rua Medeiros de Albuquerque, 270, Vila Madalena, São Paulo-SP / Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday, from 7:00 pm to 10:30 pm, and on Saturdays from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm and from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.