Confeitaria & Deli Marilia Zylbersztajn
Espresso
Bavaroise de Tres Chocolates Amargo, Branco, Leite (Triple Chocolate Bavaroise Bitter, White, Milk)
Romeu e Julieta Cremosa de Goiabada e Cobertura com Queijo Catipury (Creamy Guava with Catipury Cheese Frosting)
Torta de Maca da Bretanha (Apple Almond Pie)
Torta de Pera, Crème de Cardamomo e Crumble de Noz-Pecan (Pear Pie, Cardamom Creme and Pecan Crumble)
Now with two locations, her newest the Confeitaria & Deli on Rua Dr. Renato Paes de Barros, Pastry Chef Marilia Zylbersztajn is considered by many to be one of Brazil’s best bakers, and although the upscale space offers everything from Salads to Waffles there is no doubt a diverse collection of Pies warrants top billing.
Part of Itaim Bibi since early 2018, a lengthy interior and garden patio served from the kitchen located upstairs, it is beginning at 09h00 Saturday that guests begin to arrive and make their selections, many taking orders to go while others opt to relax with a cup of good Coffee and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Featuring friendly service despite limited fluency in English, though rudimentary Spanish and a good deal of knowledge about Pastry goes a long way in deciphering Zylbersztajn’s menu, it was at a small table in back that four slices arrived at 14 Real ($3.29) each, the Triple Chocolate Bavaroise stunning in the lightness of each layer while Brazil’s “Romeu e Julieta” combination of Guava and Cheese was exemplified by a creamy Guava Base and tangy Catipury Cheese Frosting.
Never too sweet, something that immediately becomes apparent in many of Brazil’s Desserts, it was with Fruit Pies that the tasting continued, a combination of Apples and Almonds nearly sour save for a sprinkling of Confectioner’s Sugar and the Pear Tort with Pecan Streusel brightened by Cardamom to the point that it could have just as well been featured on a menu in Scandinavia.
www.mariliaconfeitaria.com.br
