Best Bakeries in Rio #rio2016 Padaria

Everyone in Rio has a beach-bod Home to some of the best superfoods in the world like Acai, coconut water and other great ingredients to fuel your body post-workout, where do you go for carbs in Rio de Janeiro?   Here are some of the BEST bakeries in Rio Where do you carbo-load?   Talho Capixaba…

Fogo de Chao, The Original Brazilian Churrascaria

Asadors have reached Michelin status around the world Chefs going back to old-world cooking techniques – wood, fire, good food   For foodies, Rio de Janeiro is a paradise of gastronomical experiences Wonderful restaurants can be found dotted throughout the city, despite many claiming São Paulo is the ultimate culinary city. Not one to argue,…

Best Burgers In Rio #rio2016

Everyone will be in Rio de Janeiro for the Olympics this August But if you are an Olympic athlete, you most likely will be in Barra da Tijuca If you crave a burger in between training sessions, here top 4 burger places in the areas of Barra da Tijuca and Rio de Janeiro   Have…

11,000 Rooms, Trump Running Behind Schedule and Luxury On The Beach – will Rio shine?

If you haven’t heard, the Olympics are in Rio de Janeiro this year Although the XXXI Games have been slightly marred by the Zika virus outbreak, water sanitation concerns and of course safety being a major issue for both athletes and visitors, the city of Rio has been given the thumbs-up by the IOC. The…

Grilled Pemaquid Oysters & Shaved Fennel Salad

Hotel Restaurants are actually great places to eat Before you snuff at this concept, try this recipe courtesy of Eve’s at the Garden, Portland Harbor Hotel in Maine, USA   ….and what is a Pemaquid? Maybe go to Maine and find out for yourself!     ~ Dressing ~ Yields twice as much as is needed…

Farm-To-Table Brazilian Food in Rio

Food in Latin America is really HOT right now Foodies knew little about the great chefs from South and Central America but rightfully, amazingly talented chefs should be shared with all self-professed foodies around the world. To head up the next Olympic Games in Rio, Brazil, here is an interview with one of the great…

If you come – #Rio2016 -Filet Mignon Sandwich

Tourist trap or not, Cevantes is known for their sandwiches The ultimate and favourite is the Filet Mignon with Pineapple, melted cheese in a soft dinner roll. At least 5 layers of fork-tender filet mignon (your teeth will suffice) and a couple of local beers Rio Athletes, head to Cevantes for your protein fix post…

Secrets To Baking A Perfect Bagel

So Maine might not be known for bagels, right? When it comes to bread, there are a few rules every novice baker should know. Whether you’re trying to create a traditional New York Bagel, or simply looking to reinvent the Montreal-style bagel in your own kitchen, get some expert tips from an expert baker, Executive…

Shoe designer Marcela Basto – Guide to RIO

Marcela Basto is the owner and designer known around the world for her amazing handmade shoes in Brazil. Unique designs focusing on the craftsmanship and a mixture of materials such as straw, leather, rope and net. For people heading to Rio for the XXXI Games in August – you really must look out for Marcela’s shoes….

A local’s guide to Food Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Credit Image – Leo Neves – http://www.leoneves.net   Leo Neves is a famous, well-known professional photographer hailing from Rio de Janeiro Born and raised in Rio, here are his favourite foodie spots in his home town Where to eat in Rio de Janeiro – COVERED by a local If you need a photographer in Rio,…