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Hot Spot: Figueira Rubaiyat, Sao Paulo.(The Good Life)(Brief article)

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Byline: Sameer Reddy

This Jardins outpost of the Rubaiyat family's restaurants--famous for serving meat and poultry from their farm and ranch --is probably the most picturesque eatery in all of Sao Paulo.

Ambience: Figueira is built around a giant white-fig tree, thought to be at least 100 years old, which stands more than 14 meters high and has a canopy reaching 45 meters in diameter. The tree pierces a soaring glass ceiling that shelters the interior courtyard from the elements.

Cuisine: Expect meat, meat and more meat, alongside a selection of fresh fish, oysters and chicken. A range of paellas and salads rounds out the menu.

Best plates: Start with the mushroom ...

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