Dining in Sao Paulo
When eating out in Sao Paulo, note that a 10% gratuity is usually added to your bill before you even pay. And additional tips are not necessary. If no tip is added, then a 10% tip may be appropriate, but no one goes over this amount. In Brazil it is considered bad luck and poor manners to rest your purse on the floor beside your chair. You may be offered a separate chair to put your purse on. Many tables in restaurants have hooks under them where you can hang your purse, so you should definitely look out for that. As far as restaurant choices go, this city has a very diverse selection. Mandioca is a type of chip covered in salt and is served before and during meals in many places. Tacacá is made up of shrimp, garlic, and chili pepper, and can also be called tacacazeira. Many other foods show resemblance of European influences, such as Italy and Portugal. Others areas of influence include Japan and the Middle East. Pizza and sushi are popular food items. You will be able to find lots of seafood and pastas too. Rice dishes with mangos and passion fruits are side dishes you may commonly see, and of course the local tropical fruits are amazing just on their own blog comments powered by Disqus
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