"During the COVID-19 pandemic, chef Rafa Costa e Silva decided to downsize, transforming his renowned Michelin-starred restaurant Lasai in Botafogo completely. Situated in a new space nearby, the restaurant went from 40 seats to 10, all installed on a light marble counter facing the kitchen. With a smaller staff, the experience has become more intimate, but the daily tasting menu still focuses on seasonal ingredients from the chef’s own farm and small local producers." - Rafael Tonon, Taylor Barnes