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SP Gastronomia 2026: Holy Burger, A Casa do Porco and 20+ Restaurants at Villa-Lobos Park Starting August 21
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SP Gastronomia 2026: Holy Burger, A Casa do Porco and 20+ Restaurants at Villa-Lobos Park Starting August 21

SP Gastronomia 2026 takes over Parque Villa-Lobos on August 21–23 and 28–30, bringing 20+ restaurants together — including the world-debut of Holy Burger (2nd best in the world) — plus shows by Péricles, Ferrugem, and Silva.

August 18, 2026

Taste São Paulo 2026: Eight Debuts and a Wellness Area Mark the Festival's 10th Edition
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Taste São Paulo 2026: Eight Debuts and a Wellness Area Mark the Festival's 10th Edition

Taste São Paulo turns ten with eight restaurant debuts — including Aiô, Terraço Notiê and Varanda — and launches Taste Wellness, a new area blending gastronomy and well-being at Parque Villa-Lobos.

June 6, 2026

Corrutela reopens renovated: zero waste meets Green Star
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Corrutela reopens renovated: zero waste meets Green Star

After nine months of renovation, Corrutela returns to Vila Madalena as a consolidated sustainability reference, with renewed Michelin Green Star.

April 21, 2026

Rio Becomes a Product: How Cardápio Carioca Experience Turns Culture Into Business
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Rio Becomes a Product: How Cardápio Carioca Experience Turns Culture Into Business

Event debuting in Lagoa promises to condense "Carioca essence" in an afternoon, revealing how Rio transforms culture into tourist product.

April 18, 2026

Fábrica de Chefs: The Mega Culinary Event Bringing 13 Hours of Gastronomy to São Paulo
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Fábrica de Chefs: The Mega Culinary Event Bringing 13 Hours of Gastronomy to São Paulo

The first São Paulo edition of Fábrica de Chefs takes place on May 25 at Suhai Music Hall, bringing together Alex Atala, Manu Buffara and over 17 chefs in 13 hours of gastronomic show.

April 10, 2026

Farinha Pura Experiência: The Democratic Menu Where Customers Choose the Dishes
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Farinha Pura Experiência: The Democratic Menu Where Customers Choose the Dishes

The gourmet market in Botafogo innovates by letting customers vote on dishes for the permanent menu, transforming dining into active participation in gastronomy.

April 8, 2026