Today on our episode #443 of All in the Industry, Shari Bayer's guests are wife and husband team, chef Tássia Magalhães and sommelier Danyel Steinle of Nelita in São Paulo, Brazil, a fine dining restaurant which opened in 2021; as well as Lita, their wine bar which opened in 2025 with more than 400 labels and complementary bistro-style food; and Mag Market, their bakery which opened in 2023, inspired by French patisseries using Brazilian ingredients.
As a Brazilian chef known for her dedication, precision, and passion for knowledge, Tássia has been championing female talent and reinterpreting Italian cuisine with local Brazilian ingredients at Nelita, which is named after her mother, Lita, and features an all-female kitchen team. The restaurant first debuted on Latin America's 50 Best Restaurants the year after it opened, and in 2025, it climbed to the No. 12 spot. That same year, Tássia received Latin America's Best Female Chef Award.
Danyel is a profound researcher, scholar and wine lover who graduated from the Brazilian Association of Sommeliers in São Paulo. He has a Wine & Spirits Education Trust Level 3 Award, and has conducted numerous drinks-related research projects with producers around the world. At Nelita, Danyel presents a wide-ranging wine list showcasing classics, new products from inside and outside the country, also paying attention to natural, organic and biodynamic wines.
Today's show also features Shari's PR tip to not be intimidated to learn another language, and Solo Dining experience at Nelita for its special Festejo Latino, a collaborative culinary event in São Paulo, bringing together top chefs and sommeliers from across Latin America to celebrate the continent's diverse ingredients, cultures, and contemporary cooking traditions. (32:59)
Shari loved visiting Tássia & Danyel's restaurants and hearing their story. Thanks so much for the warm welcome! Obrigada!
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