Great service! Coming to the brick and mortar was a great experience. The young lady who helped me…read morewas very patient. I'm still learning Portuguese and she knows zero English. Nonetheless, we got along well. So much to choose from. They have BJJ, Akido, MMA and other Martial Arts gear. Just so you know, in Brasil, a Gi is called a Kimono. Dragão is available online in English if you want to shop for gear. I picked out several Gis and tried on different sizes. They even have G sizes, so if you are an A3 for example, you can opt for the A3G to get the extra room if you think the shrinkage will be too much. I suggest trying on the jackets at least. Also ask about sale items or discounted models usually on the right side of the cashier. The sizes available are usually on the smaller side. Great finds for smaller fighters and women. I certainly will be returning.

Don't underestimate the look of this weird restaurant hidden in a house in a fairly calm street…read more The food is an authentic japanese experience in SP! The menu has japanese starters, sushi & sashimis combos, hossomakis, temakis, yakissobas, teishokus, etc, it is pretty wide. It might look pricey at first, but when you see portions for 2, you can consider portions for 3 or 4 people. It is mostly frequented by brazilian-japanese families on weekends. The service is fair, nothing really special to comment. When you enter, everybody greet you in japanese and all waiter are wearing kimonos. Cooks are visible through a open kitchen just in front of the stairs. It is really worth tasting this place.

This Brazilian designer has fun, unique, gorgeous tropical prints inspired by sixties designs. The…read morefabrics, colors, and designs are beautiful. The boutique with an outside patio for coffee is inspiring and fun! Valet parking is available. The shop is secure and you will be let into the store by an associate. www.adrianabarra.com.br

I came into the shop specifically to buy Tun Design jewelry. They are one of the few places that…read moreyou can buy these pieces in São Paulo. When I entered the shop, I was pleased to see a very cute, two story shop. There were beautiful dresses with great color palettes, as well as other jewelry, purses, etc. Despite that I only came for one thing, I still took my time and enjoyed browsing the store. One of these days I need to learn what my Brasilian size is. As for the Tun Design collection, they had necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings. I was happy with my selection, and bought 4 things! Oops. I look forward to coming here in the future!

Shopping in Vila Madalena, you'd expect to find a myriad of stores that offer wares with the same…read moreindie and artistic tilt that the neighborhood represents. I've unfortunately come up empty in my quest to find amazing and affordable handmade items... that is until I came upon Sou Sou. This small jewelry boutique has a number of awesome (and awesomely priced) necklaces, rings, earrings, bracelets, and other accessories. In the back, they even have a small selection of women's clothing. The jewelry, particularly the necklaces, caught my attention. The handmade items have beautiful crystals incorporated. The kind of stuff you'd likely find Zoe Deschanel or Kate Hudson wearing. Gorgeous crystals, some big and bold and others delicately incorporated, on silver or gold chains. The neckware is an accent piece that goes great with a daytime white v-neck or beautiful evening gown. What's even cooler is that every crystal has an energy associated with it so it serves to enhance your fashion collection and personal aura! I walked out with 4 new necklaces, 2 for me and 2 as gifts!