Category: South America

This Friday, September 10th, is the day to celebrate the famous Brazilian sweet, which only exists here. It’s brigadeiro day! There are foreigners who even try to do it, but there is no way, it is our creation. In fact, the combination of condensed milk, chocolate powder and butter is ubiquitous at all Brazilian parties, […]

October 1st is Vegetarianism Day, did you know? In fact, it is a style of eating (and living) that is gaining many followers. The date, which has existed since 1977, aims to further encourage this type of diet, based on vegetables and without animal protein. Therefore, below we have listed suggestions for restaurants in Rio […]

We are less than a month away from Christmas and the end of year festivities. Therefore, nothing more fair than preparing a panettone itinerary for those who cannot do without this classic sweet that came from Italy! With or without raisins, with candied fruits or chocolate, panettone is in fact an essential item at dinner. […]

When we are in São Paulo, we have the arduous mission of discovering new restaurants. On her last visit to the city, our editor-in-chief Renata Araújo went to see Watanabe, which opened its doors in September. Under the command of chef Denis Watanabe, the new Japanese restaurant in Itaim mixes traditional techniques with a contemporary […]

I finally discovered Baleia Rooftop, a trendy restaurant with a view of Faria Lima! Opened in November last year, it is located on the fourth floor of the B32 building, a multi-use complex that brings together a super technological theater, corporate tower and restaurants. The building, designed by architect Eji Hayakawa, has already won the […]

On my last trip to the capital of São Paulo, I went to Carlota, a classic Brazilian bistro in São Paulo. Opened 27 years ago by chef Carla Pernambuco, in Higienópolis, the restaurant has new features, such as, for example, a line of fresh pasta and recipes that have become customer favorites. In fact, Carlota […]

World Coffee Day is celebrated this Thursday, April 14th! This Brazilian ingredient is part of our history and in fact has its importance. After all, Brazil is the world’s largest producer and exporter of coffee. Therefore, the grain can be used in recipes for cakes, sweets and even alcoholic drinks. Whether in the morning, after […]

We know how hard it is to resist good chocolate! Therefore, for the chocoholics out there (we include ourselves in this, lol), we prepared this appetizing post with delicious suggestions to celebrate Chocolate Day, July 7th, both in Rio and São Paulo! Take the opportunity to also read our selection of 5 gastrobars in Rio. […]