In this series, we trek the globe in search of creative cuisine, innovative menus and forward-thinking chefs for this mouth-watering roundup of Harper-favorite restaurants. From locally sourced produce in Napa Valley to modern Italian dishes in Brazil, our selections in global cuisine will ignite your appetite for both food and travel.
Hotel Fasano, São Paulo, Brazil
"Food is always about sharing with others."
Believing that a dining experience is reflective of a restaurant’s ambiance—a harmonic mix of food, service and architecture—restaurateur Rogério Fasano has created a sumptuous atmosphere that’s perfectly in balance. With a menu celebrating the traditions and creativity of contemporary Italian cuisine, Fasano’s dishes do exactly what he believes they should do. “Food is always about sharing with others,” he says. “That’s the meaning of it.”
On the Menu: “The Milanese veal. As the famous Italian critic, Luigi Veronelli, once said: ‘The best Milanese veal in my life I ate 10,000 miles away from Milano.’ This amazing dish is my Nonna’s recipe.”
At Home: “Spaghetti al pomodoro basilico. My son loves it—as do the dogs!”