American

210 Diner
R. Para, 210

New York diner gets hoity Brazilian spin with lounge bar ambiance by celeb chef Benny Novak.

ART
Galleries

Rojo Artspace / Galeria 600
R. Maranhao, 600

Arbiters of street art cool, plus a Gestalten bookstore.

BBQ

Angelica Grill
Av. Angelica, 430

Chic meat paradise in an all-you-can-eat setting on one of Higienopolis’ main boulevards.

Business

Tryp Higienopolis
R. Maranhao, 371, Higienopolis

Chic hotel camouflaged as just another condo or office complex in pin-drop-quiet, high-class ‘hood.

'90s rock

Milo Garage
R. Minas Gerais, 203a, Consolação

Gritty, underground indie rock and hip-hop central in an old garage.

ART
Galleries

Galeria Vermelho
Rua Minas Gerais, 350, Higienopolis

This contemporary art gallery throws the best openings in town.