Old jazzbar (one floor up - be prepared to pay a cover fee for listening to music) turned into…read morehipster heaven. The service is bad (if they forget your order and/or you're not happy with the food, they won't compensate you for it in any way). BUT there is a way to enjoy this bar to the fullest: Take a seat at the big red bar at the bottom and order Pisco Passions and the Royal sandwich (a original recipe from Riviera's old days).

Sigh. I really, really wanted to like this place. The logo! The smart website! Alex Atala! We…read morearrived and were sort of taken aback by the hermetic look to the lobby bar. It's huge and showy, sure, but there was no music, the cocktails took quite a while to make (but I guess this is the side-effect of "mixology"), and I could never wrap my head around the stock ticker-like announcement of the upcoming music act on top of the wood accent wall. Where's the lovely green from the branding and website? Surely you can mine the retro logo a bit more with the decor as well, without being kitschy. Instead, Riviera is like a corporate office park's answer to high-end dining and drinking. Being a huge fan of Dalva e Dito for its gastronomy and for its ambiance, this was, then, a huge letdown. We sampled the oysters, which were delicious. We also had the fine steak tartare and the queijo na brasa, which approximated the delicious originals served at the beaches of Pernambuco. The fried chicken was not quite above boteco chicken, I'm sad to say. Drinks throughout dinner were consistently delicious, and everyone seemed to enjoy the live music. Although again, the recorded announcement preceding it further lays on that stiff, synthetic feeling to the place. I think this place aimed to be a heavyweight contender, with its all-star roster. But ultimately, it comes off as a profitable side project, with sub-par cuisine rubbed to a shiny and expensive veneer by the owners' fame.

Nice spot! Cool music and good vibe. São Paulo isn't known for its bagels, but this small food menu…read morefeatures a few unique bagel options for you to enjoy with your beer or cocktail. The space is pretty small, but I like the minimalist/hip design and I kept wondering, "oh, what's that song" whenever the DJ played a new track. Love all the Little Dragon he was playing. Cozy spot for a happy hour and if you have a dog, you guys can hang out at an outdoor table, when it isn't raining, of course.

So I had been wanting to go to Naïve for a long time - it has good yelp reviews and some decent…read morerecommendations - so when Yelp decided to have their December cocktail hour at this place, I was one of the first ones to sign on. The place is unassuming, white lime washed walls, simple with a basic bar and a spartan living room decoration - however one of the serious problems at Naïve is the lack of quality in their drinks. We ordered soem jars of drinks - a Clericot, a Sangria & Mojito - they were all 1 litre jars but quite watered down so its basically as good as drinking fruit juice at your grandma's place. However I decided to be bolder and ordered a Gin & Tonic which they have 2 versions - one made with domestic gin and another with Tanqueray - I ordered the Tanqueray (R$ 23,00) one and when the drink came, I was left wondering as to whether the bartender had just sent me tonic water and forgotten to add the gin. I though I was being picky but when my other friends tried a sip of it, they too thought the same so I went back to the bar and complained to the bartender - as per his opinion he had put in the standard 60ml of gin and it was "fine", decided not to argue and went back to sip my tonic water - he came over later with a shot of gin ("complimentary" as per him) so that I should add it to my drink which did make the drink a whole lot bearable but if I hadn't complained, I would be drinking Tonic water. The music indoors is cool but loud so while you're trying to chat with your friends, you have to hike up your volume to be heard. I wouldn't recommend a visit to Naïve unless you want to drink bottled beer but for that there are better places in the vicinity.

Great jazz club inside Fasano Hotel São Paulo (Jardins). Excellent bands, comfortable seating and…read morelight menu with full cocktail bar and attentive service. Complimentary chips and nuts are provided. I have been as a hotel guest but it is open to the public and there is no admittance charge. Classy crowd. Definitely worth checking out.

Amazing burger for under $8.00. Good atmosphere, does get busy and seems real popular with localsread more

Uma feijoada sensacional! A comida realmente excelente e bem…read moreservida, e o atendimento fantástico! Destaque aqui para o famoso Sorriso, nosso garçom, que nos atendeu muitíssimo bem! Certamente voltarei aqui quando voltar a São Paulo!

So here it is: food is good but depending from what waiter serves u! Go for the younger ones, they…read moreare more attentive and friendly. We were 4 at the table and plates came oddly before and after...what a pity. Guest selection and info at the entrance are kind of useless..."the place is full", then they let u enter if u speak a foreign language lol But will go back, the place is enjoyable

I attended the Brazilian Voices concert at the Bourbon Street Music Club on March 27 and it was…read moretruly a wonderful night. The music and the harmonies were so smooth, and the energy that the group brought to room was beautiful. It was truly special to hear where everyone was from, as well as to know that two women from the U.S. were part of the group as well, alongside Brazilians. I particularly liked the renditions of Mais Que Nada, and Aguas de Março. Thank you so much for an amazing evening, and congratulations on your first concert in Brazil. I hope there will be many more. The Club was also a perfect room to hear live music.

Went here on a Sunday night, it was great! They had a live band playing all the Salsa and Samba…read more Drinks were at a great price and a lot of nice people. Had a great time conversing with the owner of the place! If you are in São Paulo I recommend you pass by this local.

This place is the best place in Brazil for Latin (Salsa, Meringue, and Bachata). The waitresses are…read moreBlack Athena's and sometimes move those Hips to the sounds of Latin Music. I felt like a New York Night Club like the old Paladium on 14th street in Manhatten. If anyone gets to the Olympics, please make a stop in Sao Paulo, you will not regret it. Of course being a Salsero helps, Ciao