Rainy days in Rio: Things To Do In Rio When It Rains
Rain may not be the first thing that springs to mind when thinking of Rio de Janeiro, the city famous for its sun, sea, and sand. However, Rio receives more than 46 inches of rainfall a year, which is more than double that of London, a city famous for its...
Where To Find The Best Mexican In Rio de Janeiro
Trying to find a good Mexican restaurant in Rio de Janeiro is hard, simply because there just isn’t that many of them. There are a few chains dotted about - Rota 66 and Si, Senor to name the two main ones - but these serve the classic tex-mex style food. Don’t get me...
Restaurant Review: Healthy Eating At JAEÉ In Leblon
Healthy, organic eating is a growing gastronomic trend and thankfully, it looks set to stay. Some forward-thinking restaurants in Rio de Janeiro that have taken the leap to serve locally produced food, free from preserves and additives. The current hub of healthy...
20 Brazilian Foods You Have To Try – And Where To Find Them In Rio De Janeiro
Brazil may not be well known on the global culinary scene but for those in the know, the country has some real gastronomic gems. I love Brazilian food and I always end up appreciating it more than ever when I visit my family and friends in Wales - I especially miss...
Feijoada: The National Dish Of Brazil And Where To Find It In Rio De Janeiro
Feijoada, a black bean stew slow-cooked with meat, is the national dish of Brazil and the ultimate comfort food. The feast is a serving of black beans in their own juice with salted pork, chunks of beef, smoked sausage and strips of jerked beef accompanied by fried...
Restaurants in Centro: French Cuisine at Bistro Ouvidor
Centro is shaking off its gritty, underground image and is gradually becoming a more bustling cultural and gastronomic hub. I've been eating out in Centro quite a bit recently and I'm pleasantly surprised to see good restaurants are no longer like finding diamonds in...
