Mick Jagger bought an apartment in Sao Paulo

The Rolling Stone singer Mick Jagger has invested in a luxurious apartment in Sao Paulo. The British singer bought the property to his son Lucas Jagger.

The unit is a triplex coverage at condominium "Park Cidade Jardim", in the neighborhood of Morumbi. The average price of an apartment like this is R$ 3 million.

Lucas (10 years old), is Jagger's son with the Brazilian Luciana Gimenez.

[source: ig musica]

Inside Sao Paulo is now on Twitter!

If you are a compulsive twitter user and don't find time for anything else, your problems are solved. Further the Insidesaopaulo RSS Feed, we've just set up a twitter account where you can be up to date about São Paulo. Check it out when you have a time and follow if you want. Insidesaopaulo on twitter!

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In Honor to Rio Olympic Games 2016

In honor to the Brazilian candidacy of Rio Olympic Games 2016, Inside Sao Paulo desires all the best to this giant challenge of hosting the biggest sport event at all. Rio de Janeiro will receive the best athletes of the world and has the responsibility to make it happens.

For the next years, the whole country will be preparing itself not just for the Olympic's on 2016, but also to the World Cup on 2014. From now on, Brazil needs strong dedication on both biggest events on earth. Inside Sao Paulo goes for it aiming to help.

Fortunate Brazil. Come to see it happen by your own!

Coldplay is coming to Sao Paulo and 2010 might to be the 'concert year'!

Coldplay will be back in Brazil on March 2010

In 2010, huge music concerts are coming to Brazil. The Coldplay concert was confirmed last October 1st, Bon Jovi has already booked his flight ticket, Franz Ferdinand will be back on March, it's almost sure that Metallica will be here too, Paul McCartney hit details to pack up and U2 is already dealing the return.


The Coldplay arrives in Brazil on February 28th for shows in Rio, at the praça da Apoteose, and in Sao Paulo's on March 2nd at Morumbi stadium. Ticket sales begin only for customers of credit cards of: Citibank, Credicard, Diners on October 31st. On November 7th for the general public. Prices will be announced on the coming days.

Coldplay is also going to Buenos Aires, Argentina (February 26, the stadium of River Plate), and Bogota, Colombia (March 4th, at Simon Bolivar park). Those two countries, like Chile, have a presence in Latin tours of foreign stars, which pushes the prices down on the sharing costs.

[source: josé norberto flesch by destak]

Okupe Hostel is a great value for money in Sao Paulo

Okupe is a brand new hostel in Sao Paulo (opened July 2009) and it means a great value for money for backpackers. The owners are backpackers that decided to settle down and open this brand new Hostel aiming to offer other travelers inside Sao Paulo, the same memorable experiences they once had abroad.

Located 5 minutes away (walking) from Vila Mariana Metro Station (Blue Line) and also around 10 minutes from Ana Rosa Metro Station (Green Line), the Hostel is surrounded by shops and bars. But one of the main benefits of its location is the Ibirapuera Park and Avenida Paulista (it's possible to reach both walking). The reception is 24 hours opened.

Services and Staff
Among the services, Okupe offers for free: computers, Wi-Fi, breakfast, linen, towels, TV and Nintendo Wii. The staff is really well rated at Hostelworld website and they are prepared to provide tips and suggestions of exciting events, pubs, restaurants and night spots in São Paulo.

The structure
The Hostel offers a good structure for travelers, such as: 6 clean, safe, and spacious dorm rooms with free lockers - divided into en suite dorm., male, female and mixed room. A large and well equipped guest kitchen where is served the breakfast. There is a BBQ area and TV lounge with WII, Wi-Fi Zone covering the hostel area and a spacious beautiful backyard. Computers are available for the guests.

For further staying
For those aiming to stay longer than few days, Okupe offers rooms for renting with prices ranging from R$ 350 to R$ 1.400 per month (depends on the location). They currently offer special deals for the travelers. It's certanly one of the best value for money places in town. Check it out!

Service
Where: Rua Sud Mennucci, 159 — Vila Mariana — São Paulo
When: Anytime
Phone: (11) 2638-5196
How much: R$ 50 for person for the private room (for 2), R$ 39 for a 6 people shared room and R$ 25 to R$ 35 for a 8 people shared room.
Website: www.okupe.com.br/

Gui Boratto at D-Edge tonight

[photos: r. vieira]

Gui Boratto is a leading character linked to the good electronic music. As well as had already remixed songs for Pet Shop Boys, Moby and Goldfrapp, Gui involved with the new design 'Bomb the Bass, Future Chaos', with producer Tim Simenon (Depeche Mode and Bjork), remixing a song that has Mark Lonegan as the singer (ex-Screaming Trees and Queens of the Stone Age).

Who wants to listen his sound, just show up at the party called 'The Moving' to hear, loud and clear, a live act with tunes from his latest album, 'Take My Breath Away'.

 [julia reina by B-Coolt]

Service
Where: D-Edge, Alameda Olga, 170, Barra Funda — São Paulo
When: October 1st.
How much: R$ 40 for women and R$ 90 for men.
Website: www.d-edge.com.br/

Best Boteco Competition sponsored by the beer brand Bohemia

[photo: gilson camargo]

Petisco of Boteco Bohemia 2007 at Barbirô

From October 1st to 31st it's possible to try the best snack (or 'petisco' as it is called in Sao Paulo) of the main restaurants of São Paulo. This sixth edition of Boteco Bohemia features the best place to have a beer and snack. The event gives the public the chance to choose the best one in town. During 31 days, people can vote among the preselected dishes of 31 different restaurants.

The chosen restaurants
To select the 31 competitors, the Liga Gastronômica (Gastronomic League is a team composed by Cuisine Chefs)  evaluated snacks inscribed by the applicant bars according to the Presentation (visual and design), Creativity (ingredients used and originality of the recipe) and Taste & Technique (harmony of spices, ingredients and execution).

The novelty this year is the fact that each restaurant has to offer alive sound to the clients. Among the options, it's possible to find groups of samba, jazz and bossa nova. Among the 31 establishments are: Mercearia São Roque, Salve Jorge, São Benedito, The Joy, Veríssimo e Jacaré Grill. See all of them at the end.

The competition

This competition is open for everyone that wants to vote on the best Snack. To be part of the Boteco Bohemia competition is really easy. It's just go to anyone of the subscribed bars, grab a snack with one hand and a cold beer with the other one. After that, find out a specific box to place your vote for the best: service, snack, serving beer ritual and also for the best waiter.

The great final
The first three places on each category are elected by popular vote and by gastronomy experts. The best scored restaurants will be selected to the great final and the winner will be announced during the 'Festival Saideira' (Last one Festival) on November 7th and 8th. During the festival, that is gonna happen at Espaço Moinho, Brazilian artists will be playing songs that make understandable the real concept of having a beer and a 'Petisco' inside an authentic Brazilian 'Boteco'. It's unmissable!

• Academia da Gula
• Armazén Paulista
• Atol Bar
• Bar do Plínio
• Bar do Salim
• Bar Memorial
• Baró
• Bar Providência
• Barbirô
• Barnaldo Lucrécia
• Bondbico
• Boteco Aroeira
• Boteco Seu Zé
• Botequim Bar e Grill
• Botica do Quintana
• Daquina
• Esquina do Espeto
• Galinheiro Grill
• Imperatriz Villa Bar
• Jacaré Grill
• Kamaleon Grill & Bar
• Melograno Forneria & Empório de Cerveja
• Mercearia São Roque
• O Famoso Bar do Justo
• O Mocofava
• Pita Kebab
• Salve Jorge
• São Benedito Cozinha Caseira
• The Joy
• Vaca Véia
• Veríssimo

Service
Where: Boteco Bohemia, at any of those listed restaurants above — São Paulo
When: From October 1st to 31st.
How much: Its up to you.
Website: http://www.botecobohemia.com.br/