When Anthony Bourdain visited Sao Paulo on his show No Reservations, he and his crew picked many restaurants. Here are all the addresses and the dishes showcased in a convenient list.
This is No Reservations, season 3, episode 9. It first aired on August 13, 2007.
DISH – Mortadella Sandwich
WHAT IS IT?
They had a mortadella sandwich, which is a popular sandwich in Brazil, made of mortadella, melted cheese and bread.
“Here we go, oh c’mon, look at this, that is the vision of just total loveliness.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Bar do Mané
Rua da Cantareira, Rua E, 306 – Box 14 – Centro Histórico de São Paulo, São Paulo – SP, 01024-000, Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil
DISH – “Brazilian Street Food”
WHAT IS IT?
They had sausage, ham, mashed potatoes, peas, corn, mayonnaise, garlic sauce, soy sauce all in one hotdog.
“I’ve never seen a hotdog like that in America.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Food Stalls near Sociedade Rosas de Ouro
R. Cel. Euclides Machado, 1066 – Jardim das Gracas, São Paulo – SP, 02713-000, Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil
DISH – Testicles
WHAT IS IT?
They sampled fried bull and cock testicles, potato with garlic, cod fish and frog.
“Rosa and Marina piled a table-high with crispy goodness”, said Anthony.
WHERE IS IT?
“Boteco Bar”
Sao Paulo, Brazil
NOTES
Unfortunately, the exact address of this bar is unknown.
DISH – “Amazonian and Fresh Coastal Seafood”
WHAT IS IT?
First: Classic caipirinhas made with crushed lime, sugar mixed with sugarcane juice; Summer caipirinhas made of ginger, lime, mint and honey.
Second: Bacalao with sweet potato puree and leeks.
Third: Fish wrapped in banana leaf.
Fourth: Cauliflower puree, scallops and truffle butter.
Fifth: Shrimp flambe de cachaça with coconut rice and cashew sauce.
“Here in the forest, steps from the sea and hours away from the city, thankfully in the hands of great Paulistas and fresh seafood, everything seems to fall far, far away.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
Manacá restaurante
R. Manacá, 102 – Praia de Camburí, São Sebastião – SP, 11619-383, Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil
DISH – Pão na Chapa and Coffee
WHAT IS IT?
Anthony Bourdain had Pão na Chapa, which is grilled bread with butter, and coffee at St. Etienne located in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
“Ohh nice, crusty and fresh and non-threatening. It’s good, it sucks up all the alcohol.” -Anthony Bourdain
WHERE IS IT?
St Etienne
R. João Lourenço, 389 – Vila Nova Conceição, São Paulo – SP, 04508-030, Brazil
Sao Paulo, Brazil
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