Fitopinheiros, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Northeastern cuisine

🇧🇷 FITÓ Pinheiros: São Paulo’s Overhyped Northeastern Eatery (A Cautionary Tale) Billed as but delivering more hype than flavor—here’s why this health-focused spot left us scratching our heads: ❌ The Great Disappointment: What Went Wrong Signature Drink (Undrinkable Alert!) A murky blend of herbs and roots—tastes like liquid lawn clippings. 🥤 Skip at all costs; even tap water is more refreshing. Main Dishes: Style Over Substance Northeastern fish stew: Bland broth, overcooked fish—zero spice or depth; Quinoa-stuffed veggies: Texturally confusing, flavors muted. 🍲 Health food shouldn’t mean no taste. Appetizer Nightmare: Cassava Cakes Rock-hard cassava fritters—chewing them felt like a dental workout. 🥞 Gum fatigue guaranteed. 🌟 Rare Bright Spots: Two Bites Worth Trying Fried Cheese Balls (Surprise Hit) Crispy exterior, molten cheese interior—basic but satisfying. 🧀 The only dish that didn’t need a flavor rescue. Plantain Chips with Dip Thin, crispy plantains paired with a tangy tomato dip—standard, but enjoyable. 🍟 💡 Why the Michelin Hype? Maybe for Health… Health-Conscious Ingredients: Organic produce, gluten-free options, minimal oil—great for diets, terrible for taste buds. 🌿 Aesthetic Overload: Instagrammable plates, trendy decor—prioritizes looks over edibility. 📸 🌟 Final Verdict: Skip Unless You’re Desperate Avoid If: You crave bold Northeastern Brazilian flavors; You believe "Michelin-recommended" equals delicious; You value taste over "healthiness". Go If: You’re on a strict diet and hate flavor; You need a pretty backdrop for food pics. Save your money and taste buds—head to a local feijoada spot instead. 🍖✨ #SaoPaulo #Brazil #FoodReview #NortheasternCuisine #FoodieWarning