São Paulo’s cultural program from June 28th to 30th brings a mix of gastronomy and cultural attractions. There is a new restaurant that focuses on signature cuisine in the center, a festival on Japanese culture, an Italian film exhibition and shows by renowned singers of Brazilian music.
Here are the highlights of the weekend:
Beef tongue from Virado restaurant –
VIRADO HAS SMALL DISHES THAT ARE WORTH MORE THAN A PF
New to Largo do Arouche, in the center, the Virado restaurant has a dual personality —and that could be a good thing.
On the one hand, it is a simple and more affordable meal option, with basic and well-made dishes, in a tidy version of the traditional PF. On the other hand, it has modern signature cuisine, the kind that serves interesting small signature dishes.
The first face may be a good commercial lunch. There are options such as onion steak, fillet parmigiana and, only more recently, São Paulo style. The dishes cost R$59 and are well prepared, but without being too exciting.
On the hipster side, with options to share, the experience becomes more attractive, even if it is expensive.
That’s where you’ll find the crudo (R$40), raw beef with capers, Sicilian lemon, basil oil and Tulha cheese. The portion is small, but it’s exceptional. The meat is cut into larger cubes than in the steak tartare, which gives it a more distinctive texture. It comes with pastries, which can be used as a vehicle to carry the meat to your mouth. It’s a good combination, but a slice of bread would go well.
Another excellent option is the tongue tonnato (R$32), which is served cold and thinly sliced. With a delicate flavor and soft texture, it goes well with the tuna sauce. The dish is served with the sauce hidden underneath the meat, so the first few bites seemed dry until I got to it.
Surprising is the roasted green dish (R$32), a combination of grilled snow peas, green beans, broccoli and sorrel with a slightly smoked flavor. A beautiful curd offers contrast and freshness.
The only disappointment was the wagyu shoulder (R$75). Larger than the others, it has an unattractive presentation, with the entire steak on a plate by itself. The meat is tasty, but it was not tender. In addition, it was served at the wrong point, more cooked than ordered. It comes with
for a good béarnaise sauce and great fries.
Creativity returns at the end of the meal, with desserts like the yogurt pudding (R$22). Creamy, it is sweeter than the name might suggest, but it is covered with more yogurt, which creates a contrast with the sourness, which seems strange but makes you want to eat more.
Virado is headed by Benê Souza, 26, who worked at Maní and Taraz and is now presenting his first solo operation. It is a bet on the renewal of the city center, an area where traditional restaurants seemed isolated, but now have good company.
LONG LIVE! JAPAN
The free event will take place at the Immigration Museum (r. Visconde de Parnaíba, 1.316, Mooca) and will feature music, dance, gastronomy and workshops that celebrate the Japanese community. Highlights include a taiko (traditional drum) performance, a cosplay contest, a manga workshop and a debate with filmmaker Tizuka Yamasaki, who will be showing her documentary about visual artist Tomie Ohtake. For food, the public will find ramen, temaki, hot rolls and other typical dishes. It will be held this Saturday (29) and Sunday (30), from 10 am to 6 pm.
Roquios Gueinou Doukoukai Group at the VIVA Japan festival at the Immigration Museum –
ITALIAN CINEMA FESTIVAL
The festival brings together ten films in the program, two of which are new and eight are previews. One of the releases is ‘Maria Montessori – Teaching with Love’, Léa Todorov’s first feature film. It takes place in the 1900s, when a young woman runs away from Paris to hide her daughter in Rome. Another title on the agenda is ‘We Still Have Tomorrow’, by Paola Cortellesi. Until July 3, screenings take place at Espaço Augusta de Cinema, Reag Belas Artes, Cine Satyros Bijou and Cinesystem Frei Caneca. Ticket prices vary depending on the session
Scene from ‘We Still Have Tomorrow’, by Paola Cortellesi –
TURÁ FESTIVAL
With a rich program of Brazilian artists, it will hold its third edition in São Paulo this weekend, on the 29th and 30th, at Parque Ibirapuera. Tickets, on sale from R$540, can be purchased individually or as a pass for both days, at R$792. On Saturday (29), they play at Chitãozinho and Xororó park, Nação Zumbi and the meetings between Fresno and Pabllo Vittar and Chico César and Zeca Baleiro. On Sunday (30), Djavan, Alcione, Armandinho and Adriana Calcanhotto perform, who invites Rubel to the stage, among others. The complete program can be seen at festivaltura.com.br
The country duo Chitãozinho and Xororó –
Source: Folha
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