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Article: Hot Spot: D.O.M., Sao Paulo.(The Good Life)(Brief article)
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- Newsweek International
- Article date:
- March 3, 2008
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Byline: Sameer Reddy
Set amid the lush hills of the elite Jardins district, D.O.M. stars Alex Atala, Brazil's top chef, who invents elegant French- inflected dishes with traditional Brazilian ingredients.
Ambience: A double-height ceiling lends the dining room an airy feel while accommodating a mezzanine level. The minimal decor is corporate but comfortable, focusing all attention on the food.
Cuisine: Humble ingredients, such as hearts of palm, cassava and Amazonian herbs, get the star treatment in Atala's talented hands. To experience the full range of his culinary ability, opt for either the four- or eight-course tasting menu, $105 or $150 ...