A Japanese translation of “apricot” seems rather a bizarre motif for a club based in an all together opposing cultural landscape.

Madness is the method, however, for Anzu. What started as the acquisition of one of the most lucrative restaurants in Sao Paulo in '97 is now a 3000-person capacity superclub that's hosted an arm-long list of big wig DJs over the past 12 months (Paul Van Dyk, Skrillex, Alesso, Steve Angello, AN21).

Celebrating 15 years in the game in 2013, this parking lot-cum-restaurant-cum-emporium offers anything but zen