Celebrated on March 8, International Women’s Day was created in 1977, when the UN adopted this date to remember the social, political and economic achievements of women. We certainly deserve to take advantage of the date to celebrate properly! Whether to rest, go to good restaurants or watch a show or play, check out our tips for programs to celebrate Women’s Day, both in Rio and SP!
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Programs to celebrate Women’s Day
For those who like to eat and drink well
Rio de Janeiro
Storm
Chef Kiko Faria prepared a special menu to celebrate Women’s Day. The menu (R$105) has carpaccio rustic with olive pesto, Brazil nuts and parmesan as a starter, and fish of the day with hummus, green apple and Italian caponata, as the main.
Address: Rua Raimundo Correa, 10 – SL 208 – Copacabana.
Gávea Beach Club
To celebrate Women’s Day, kiosks with units in Leme, São Conrado and Barra will offer an Aperol Spritz drink to customers.
End: Av. Lúcio Costa, 22 – Barra da Tijuca/Avenida Atlântica, QL 09/10 – Leme/Av. Mayor Mendes de Morais/ Kiosks 4A and B
Hilton Barra e Copacabana
Hotel bars prepared new drinks in celebration of Women’s Day. At Abelardo Bar and Rooftop in Barra, cocktails pay homage to female distillers who are making their mark in the industry. Cointreau Rickey, for example, contains cointreau, lemon juice, grapefruit syrup and tonic. Available until March 30th, for R$45. At Clari Bar and Isabel Lounge, in Copacabana, the new drinks pay homage to great artists. Cora Coralina, for example, is based on vodka infused with red fruits and Campos de Cima Brut Champenoise. Also for R$45, until March 11th.
End: Avenida Embaixador Abelardo Bueno, 1430. Metropolitan Center – Barra da Tijuca / Av. Atlântica, 1020, Copacabana
Louzieh Sweets
Confectioner Louzier Lessa prepared the “Jardim Açucarado” capsule collection to celebrate Women’s Day. Highlights include the hibiscus sweet with strawberry, the rose sweet and the orchid sweet (R$7.50 each). The sweets are available at the store in Ipanema, and delivery.
Address: Rua Visconde de Pirajá, 444 – Store 119 – Ipanema.
Runt
On the 8th, every customer who buys a slice or whole pie gets 25% off any banoffee flavor. Among the innovative recipes, for example, is Monoffeewith creamy condensed milk, strawberries and mini meringues.
End: Rua Dias Ferreira, 679, Leblon
Signatures
The restaurant-school at Le Cordon Bleu, in Botafogo, will offer “Dinner for Elas”, led by chefs Andressa Cabral and pastry chef Carola Troisgros. The personalized menu in 8 stages will also pay tribute to great women in History. The first, Iyá Nlá, for example, will have smoked mushroom cream accompanied by black roe.
Date: 03/08, 7pm. Value: R$380. Address: Rua da Passagem – 179 – Botafogo. Advance reservations: (21) 97236-3218
Grocery Tasca
The Portuguese gastronomy house, the younger sister of Mercearia da Praça, will offer all women present a glass of red or white wine to toast.
Address: Rua Assis Bueno, 26 – Botafogo.
The View Bar
O rooftop at the Hotel Nacional, in São Conrado, will present all women with a special drink: a Mimosa – a classic mix of sparkling wine and orange pulp.
Address: Av. Niemeyer, 769 – 30th floor – São Conrado.
Tortamania
Founded by matriarch Marile Mareto, the confectionery could not fail to pay homage to the women who, in fact, get their hands dirty. The Torta Mulher (size P – R$85), is a naked cake filled with dulce de leche, plums and covered with whipped cream.
End: Rua Vinícius de Moraes, 121 – store D – Ipanema
São Paulo
Canton
The restaurant run by Peruvian chef Marco Espinoza, which offers Peruvian and Chinese recipes, will treat all women to a signature drink. Passion Lychee features vodka, lychee, cranberry and hibiscus syrup (R$36), on the 8th. Furthermore, among the menu suggestions, the highlight is Peking Duck – half a roast duck with teriyaki sauce accompanied by mandarin pancakessesame mayonnaise, cucumber salad with garlic dressing and spicy aioli (R$165).
End: Av. Juriti 587, Moema / R. Padre Chico, 631 – Pompeia
The cup
The restaurant, located inside the Allianz Parque stadium, prepared a six-stroke menu for customers, designed by chef Lara Carolina. Furthermore, wine pairings were also done by women. Therefore, among the dish suggestions are fresh ricotta cavatelli in carbonara sauce with cured duck breast and lamb stink with chickpea puree and red onion pickles.
Value: R$198. With harmonization, additional R$80. Reservations: (11) 91465-2717. Address: Rua Palestra Itália, 200 – Basement A – 3rd floor. Reservations by email (email protected).
Maremonti
The Italian restaurant’s suggestion for the date is fettuccine al pesto – fresh pasta with basil pesto and pine nuts (R$92). Furthermore, to harmonize with the dish, the tip is the Milano drink – aperol, gin, passion fruit, lemon juice and sparkling water – R$39.
Address: Alameda Rio Negro, 111, Floor 1 – Iguatemi Alphaville; Rua Princesa Isabel, 953 – Brooklin; Rua Elvira Ferra, 250 – Vila Olímpia and Av. Brig. Faria Lima, 166 – Pinheiros.
Masses of San Sushi
To celebrate the date, the restaurant will count on chef Margarida Haraguchi, from Izakaya Issa, to create a special edition of the Omakase menu. Hot Japanese dishes will be served, made by the chef, as well as sushi prepared by the chefs. itamaes from home.
Date: 08/03, 8:30 pm. Value: R$320. Address: Rua Leopoldo Couto Magalhães Jr., 275 – Itaim Bibi.
Crescent moon
At lunch and dinner on the 8th, the restaurant will offer dessert, in mini format, an Italian sweet that traditionally represents feminine power: the mimosa cake, made with lemon and orange perfume. Furthermore, chef Fábio Aiello suggests, in addition to the house’s executive lunch, dishes such as pear and gorgonzola raviolini (R$ 72).
End: Rua Padre João Manoel, 1105.
Nelita
To celebrate the date, women who dine at the restaurant on the 8th will be presented with a silk satin twilly scarf, from Scarf Me. Furthermore, on the occasion, the restaurant’s kitchen team, which is entirely made up of women, will also have the scarf. The accessory is part of the brand’s new collection, “empower yourself”, which is inspired by Maud Wagner, the first woman recognized as a tattoo artist. Remembering that the tasting menu “11 memorable times – our feminine soul”, prepared by chef Tássia Magalhães, was inspired by the affectionate memory of the women in Nelita’s kitchen.
End: Rua Ferreira de Araújo, nº 330 – Pinheiros
For those who want to relax: programs to celebrate Women’s Day
Rio de Janeiro
Hotel Fasano
Open to non-guests, upon reservation, the Fasano Spa is certainly a great option to celebrate Women’s Day. There are several facial, body and aesthetic treatments prepared by massage therapist Fabrícia Nogueira. The most recent of these, for example, is the Summer Ritual (R$1,158), lasting 150 minutes, created to enhance your tan and leave your skin bright and silky. Check out all types of treatments here.
End: Av.Viera Souto, 80 – Ipanema
MSA Spa
To celebrate Women’s Day, the urban spa will offer several special actions throughout the month. Until March 31st, for example, customers who undergo aesthetic treatment with the CMSlim device will receive a 50% discount. Between the 6th and 12th of March, the SPA will offer a mini skin cleansing and acupuncture for all customers who book a treatment.
Address: Le Monde Office – Av. das Américas, 3500 – Bloco 05/Loja B – Barra da Tijuca.
Santa Teresa MGallery
The hotel has prepared a special program for the month of March. On the 8th, to celebrate, there will be a lecture on women’s daily care in partnership with Adcos (free event and open to the public – 2pm to 6pm). Additionally, throughout the month, Le Spa offers an Adcos facial treatment for all women who come to experience the hotel’s spa.
Reservations: (21) 3380-0200. Address: Rua Almirante Alexandrino, 600 – Santa Teresa.
São Paulo
Anantara Spa
Located at Tivoli Mofarrej, the Spa offers a range of treatments. During the month of March, when booking two treatments lasting 90 minutes or more, the pair will receive a R$100 discount per person. In Anantara Signature, for example, circulation is stimulated to provide deep relaxation and, at the same time, restore the flow of energy along the body’s meridian lines.
End.: Alameda Santos, 1437 – 4° andar.
For those who enjoy cultural programs
Rio de Janeiro
Fairmont Rio
On the 8th, the hotel, located on Copacabana beach, will present the show “Tribute to the Divas of Music”, in honor of women. To toast the night, bartender from Fairmont, Laila Gusmão, created an exclusive drink that will be available throughout the month of March. It is made with premium vodka, liqueur 43 with citrus and herbal flavors, tropical fruits and orange bitters (R$45).
Address: Av. Atlântica, 4240 – Copacabana.
By Duda Vétere and Renata Araújo. Photos: Disclosure, Marcos Samerson, Renata Araújo, Thiago Bezerra.
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