Meet the Gastrobars
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Wouldn't it be nice if you could enjoy that wonderful dish you love from that upscale restaurant in your favorite bar? This is the idea of gastrobars or gastropubs, which are already appearing in our country.
This new establishment concept consists of bars that offer well-prepared restaurant dishes at their most expensive prices on their menu. Some say the origin is British, derived directly from traditional pubs. But some credit the invention of the American dinings.
Whatever the origin, it is even in England that there are more gastrobars; some already famous and starred in the Michelin Guide such as Pony & Trap in Chew Magna, near Bristol in England, led by young chef Josh Eggleton.
Spain has also joined the trend, which was even well publicized at the 2009 Madrid Fúsion, avant-garde gastronomy congress. Spanish star chefs have opened their gastrobars, such as Paco Roncero of La Terraza del Casino, which created the Estado Pure gastrobar. Even the great Catalan chef Ferran Adrià surrendered to the news and opened his gastrobar in Barcelona, called 41 °.
Here in Brazil, São Paulo comes out ahead, with Vila Jardim and Back Gastrobar. Both offer a more sophisticated and pleasant bar ambience, with well-selected dishes of contemporary national and international cuisine. Learn more about these options in Brazil and some abroad and try this trend!
Vila Jardim - Sao Paulo -SP
Combining a modern atmosphere, Mediterranean menu and good music, Vila Jardim has brought the concept of London gastrobar to its structure. In a 650 m² space, the gastrobar run by chefs Darcio Santos and Santiago Nucci has environments between bar and restaurant. In addition to bar dishes and snacks, meals inspired by Mediterranean cuisine are successful, with prices ranging from $ 20 to $ 40.
R. Fidalga, 501, Vila Madalena
Sao Paulo-SP
Phone: 11 2645-5638
Back Gastrobar - Sao Paulo -SP
In a relaxed atmosphere and with design pieces signed by renowned artists, Back Gastrobar is already one of the hits in São Paulo gastronomy in 2011. The contemporary menu is based on fusion food, with touches of Asian cuisine. Back chef duo Beto Tempel and Dudu Borger of Le French Bazar create delights like grilled pumpkin with chèvre cheese. The dishes are meant to be shared, like a party between friends. Check out the great beer list.
Girassol Street, 273 - Vila Madalena S
Sao Paulo-SP
Tel: 11 3034-6094
Pony & Trap - Chew Magna - England
With a varied and vigorous menu, Pony & Trap has been awarded its first star in the Michelin Guide. The rustic, family-friendly, well-lit pub offers a menu prepared with fresh ingredients produced in the region. The highlight is the wild mushroom risotto with parmesan and truffle oil.
Knowle Hill, Newtown - Chew Magna
Bristol –England
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