Food and urban transformations in 19th century São Paulo

Abstract

This article intends to assess some urban and domestic space transformations in late 19^th century São Paulo, associated with the home and street consumption of food. The introduction of technologies like gas stove and the trajectory of coffee-houses, restaurants and renewed menus are outlined together with the urban transformation in the city, mainly the sanitary question associated with elite's desire of modernization.

Keywords:
food; São Paulo (19^th century); domestic appliance