SQ 68 SIN-BCN-GRU (Sao Paulo) Inaugural, with Hotel Fasano and more

[StarG]

BTW - Despite thinking he was stalking me, I did not see the Singapore Ambassador again after I left the restaurant. .

Yeah, amazing how small the world is given how big Sao Paulo is.
Thanks for the drinks at Fasano. Much appreciated!

Outstanding TR, boys! Many thanks!!

Thanks for viewing, HUGE AL.

im envious! beautiful TR!

Thank you.

What amazing dishes! Simply fantastic presentation.

Indeed the presentation of the dishes at D.O.M. is great.

They REALLY enjoy those streaks on the plates!

These 'artworks' help them to charge what they charge!

I wonder if the food tastes as good as it looks

In general yes, although some no.
Food like those at D.O.M. are not what I would have often, but would love to try once in a while when traveling to different places.
Rubaiyat's food is more my taste. Although my cardiologist won't approve having much of those either!

Lovely pics of hotel & food.

The neighbourhood certainly isn't what I imagine GRU to be like. Beautiful.

Thanks again for sharing

You are very welcome.
I had the same perception before the trip.

The food at Rubaiyat is very good; although I went to the Alameda Santos branch. Look forward to going there again.

Nope, MH still serves EZE twice weekly. Mr Goh must have forgotten or overlooked MH.

Well, MH is never seen as a real competition by SQ.

Still, it might have been an oversight by SQ's CEO to say that in such a formal speech.

[StarG]

Take off video added to post #14.

SQ 68 Inaugural BCN Take Off video

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[MAN Flyer]

The neighbourhood certainly isn't what I imagine GRU to be like. Beautiful.

Neither did we, but don't think the rest of the city is like that.

Well, MH is never seen as a real competition by SQ.

Probably right, but they are still a S.E. Asian airline flying to South America, so what he said was incorrect. You should never underestimate your opponents either, even when they have the baggage MH have.

[StarG]

Fasano Restaurant at Fasano Hotel, Sao Paulo

The dining room - from the hotel lobby/hallways, you won't be able to tell they have such a grand dining room hidden behind just a humble door. I was really impressed. The dining room feels very grand in an understated way.




Wine cellar housed near the ceiling


Table setting


Sea bass amuse bouche


Insalata di king crab con pasta fredda - Alaska crab salad served with cold pasta


Linguine con aragosta e peperoncino - Linguini with lobster, lightly spiced and tomato sauce


After dinner sweets - fortunately I was too full to order desserts, this was good enough for me

[sqdazz]

you are really a good conoisseur starg. great photos and amazing restaurants! I want what you're having!

[StarG]

you are really a good conoisseur starg. great photos and amazing restaurants! I want what you're having!

Well, it was a rare chance for me to get to visit Sao Paulo, and I didn't know when and if I am going to return again. Plus, I had so much time there waiting for my return SQ flight.
So I thought why not try some of the recommended restaurants there.

I can assure you these are not my typical day-to-day menu!

[sqdazz]

It looks fantastic . I'll be referring back to this report when I eventually get to Sao Paulo. Thanks

[9V-SPL]

Wow. I'm blown away. Excellent TR!

[Logan^]

Fantastic TR, really enjoyed this inaugural.

[JMNG]

I second Logan^. By far the best trip report here!

[sqdazz]

I second Logan^. By far the best trip report here!

Welcome JMNG!

[ycp81]

Incidentally, MH wants to increase its EZE flights to daily but is restricted by the South African govt to do so. It is enjoying almost full loads on its flights between CPT and EZE!

Hmm, must be the South American market is picking up fast. The flight used to run near empty.

[Lobster]

Excellent trip report. That food looks amazing. Glad you and Manflyer had a good time

[N_Architect]

Exceellent shots, thank you for sharing this with us...

[StarG]

It looks fantastic . I'll be referring back to this report when I eventually get to Sao Paulo. Thanks

Thanks.
Just to be clear, as MAN Flyer mentioned, the street pictures are not typical Sao Paulo - it is just the area around Hotel Fasano.
Was not adventurous or daring enough to explore other areas of city.

Wow. I'm blown away. Excellent TR!

Fantastic TR, really enjoed this inaugural.

I second Logan^. By far the best trip report here!

Excellent trip report. That food looks amazing. Glad you and Manflyer had a good time

Thanks guys. Good to know you enjoyed it.