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While
Rio's many fine churrascarias (traditional barbecue
restaurants) should not be underestimated, the city has much
more to offer than just carne (meat). In fact, it's in the
grip of a culinary renaissance. Every week eclectic new
bistros, sushi bars and restaurants open their doors.
Guimas
(Budget)
Gávea
A classic Carioca boteco (open-air bar) with flair, Guimas
has been going strong for almost 20 years. Trout with leeks
or the roast duck with honey and pear rice go nicely with
the superfine caipivodcas (caipirinhas made with vodka
instead of cachaça). The small but cozy open-air restaurant
attracts a more colourful mix of diners as the night
progresses.
Mistura Fina
(Mid Range)
Mistura Fina
Brazilian ; views
Mid Range
Av Borges de Medeiros 3207 Lagoa
Tel: 021 2537 2844 (info)
This popular Lagoa restaurant serves excellent eclectic
cuisine. The roast duck, filet mignon and Saturday feijoada
(black bean and meat stew) are favourites. It's the music
and views, however, that make this restaurant such a draw.
The upstairs level features shows nightly, while the
downstairs veranda offers an impressive vista of the lake.
Siri Mole & Cia
(Mid Range)
Siri Mole & Cia
Brazilian ; seafood
Mid Range
Rua Francisco Otaviano 50 Copacabana
Tel: 021 2267 0894 (info)
Understated elegance is the key to Siri Mole & Cia's
longstanding success - both in ambience and in the perfectly
prepared seafood. Among the favourites: moqueca de siri mole
(spicy, softshell crab stew), and acarajé (mussels in
broth).
Hours: Mon 7:00pm-last customer, Tue-Sun 12:00pm-last
customer
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Yorubá
(Mid Range)
Yorubá
South American
Mid Range
Rua Arnaldo Quintela 94 Botafogo
Tel: 021 2541 9387 (info)
Leaves lie scattered across the floor, candles flicker on
the walls. Young waiters in red aprons stand at attention
while something mystical transpires in the kitchen. Plates
here are heavenly: plump shrimp and coconut milk blend to
perfection in babão de camarão, and the moqueca (seafood
stew) is great. Don't pass up queijo quebras (condensed milk
and coconut sweets).
Hours: Wed-Fri 7:00pm-11:00pm, Sat 2:00pm-10:00pm, Sun
12:00pm-6:00pm
Vegetariano Social Club
Brazilian; organic
Mid Range
Rua Conde Bernadotte 26L Leblon
Tel: 021 2540 6499 (info)
Vegetarians interested in sampling Brazil's signature dish
should visit this Zen spot on Saturdays, when tofu feijoada
is served. The small menu changes regularly, and features
different types of salads, soups and sucos (juices), like
rose-petal juice or guaraná with mint and ginger. The cafe
also serves organic wine.
Hours: 12:00pm-5:30pm
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