São Paulo, Brazil｜Aged Meat Restaurant Bark&Crust🥩

Bark&Crust is a hidden gem that specializes in aged beef! Located in the Itaim Bibi area, it has a super Rock-style decor🎸, perfect for a cozy get-together with friends—grab a piece of beef, take a bite of a burger, and sip on a drink; it’s so relaxing～ When you go here, you’ll basically order the restaurant’s signature: Contra-filé (sirloin)! It’s aged for 40-50 days, and there are options for 1, 2, or 3 people. Since it’s aged beef, there’s no blood at all, but it’s grilled to perfection—tender and not at all dry👍. You can pair it with rice, salad🥗, beans, or other sides to go with the rice, or order a few Lanches (snacks) or Sanduíches (sandwiches)🥪🍔 for a change—I personally prefer Sanduíches; the bread is a bit crusty and chewy, and there are plenty of burger options too—indecisive people can try them all～ For those who love smoked meat, here’s the scoop! There are three choices: Cupim (beef brisket), Peito Bovino (a beef brisket cut), and pork chops. However, this type of meat is drier and tougher than aged or grilled meat, and the flavor is also saltier—perfect with a drink～ If you love French fries, definitely order the one with shredded beef! Crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated with meaty flavor—crunching into it is so satisfying😋. Also, I heard from a friend that the fried pork rind rolls are super tasty～ But I didn’t order them that day for fear of too much food. If you love crispy snacks like pork rinds or rice crackers, go for it! 💛Highly recommend Soda de Maracujá (passion fruit soda)! It’s the best soda I’ve ever had—I don’t usually drink Soda, but a friend recommended it, and I tried it and fell in love instantly! Sweet and sour, refreshing and great for cutting through the richness; it’s perfect with grilled meat～ 🔸Ambience: It’s got a hip-hop vibe, a bit noisy but with a great atmosphere—lively and full of energy; 🔸Average cost per person: 100-300 reais, depending on your order～ #AgedMeat #WeekendFoodHunt #DailyFood #HiddenGemRestaurant #UniqueCreativeWesternFood #Burger #Beef #SmokedMeat #WhatToEatToday