Cozinha Ocupacao 9 de Julho

Every Sunday, the ground floor of a nine-story occupied building in Bela Vista turns into one of Sao Paulo’s most talked-about lunch spots, where residents of the MSTC housing movement cook a generous Brazilian buffet open to everyone. Why it matters: the kitchen is run by the Movimento Sem Teto do Centro, a homeless workers’ movement led by activist Carmen Silva, and every meal funds the occupation and keeps the housing struggle visible – the project even featured in the Sao Paulo Bienal. Come hungry for feijoada-style home cooking, stay for the art on the walls and conversations with residents who will happily explain the movement. Lunch runs Sundays 12:30-4:30pm with no fixed price – pay what you can, and arrive early because tables fill fast.