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La Calaca in Leblon is Rio’s Latest Gourmet Mexican Restaurant

Contributing Reporter - February 28, 2015

By Jay Forte, Contributing ReporterRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Sitting on the same block as iconic late night destination Pizza Guanabara on the far end of the typically quiet and chic Leblon is the new open space "Mexican gourmet"...

Aconchego Carioca, Dining in Zona Norte

Contributing Reporter - March 13, 2012

By Nathan M. Walters, Contributing ReporterRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - While many think of fine dining in Rio being centered around the beaches of Zona Sul (South Zone), along with many facets of Carioca culture, there are plenty of gems...

Many vegetarian restaurants offer their own version of veggie Feijoada, photo courtesy of Creative Commons License/George Kelly

Touring Vegetarian Restaurants in Rio

Contributing Reporter - August 16, 2011

By Candy Pilar Godoy, Contributing ReporterRIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Carnivorous Cariocas are known for their love of carne-filled feijoadas, sizzling churrascos, and meat on a stick. Yet according to a 2011 survey by the Brazilian Institute of Public...