São Paulo restaurants Tuju and Evvai earn three Michelin stars, making Brazil the first Latin American country with such recognition

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Brazil now has its first three-Michelin-star restaurants, Tuju and Evvai, both in São Paulo. This marks a historic achievement as Brazil becomes the first Latin American country to receive this highest culinary distinction. The 2026 Michelin Guide also recognized other notable establishments in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. The guide's anonymous inspectors evaluated restaurants based on product quality, flavor mastery, chef personality, value, and consistency, with three stars signifying cuisine elevated to art.


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