This week’s “Chef’s Favorites” column is in double dose and with important names from the Brazilian gastronomy! Let’s find out, then, which are the favorites of chefs Claude Troisgros and Felipe Bronze in Rio. Whether to enjoy a happy hour with friends, have a nice breakfast/brunch or have that classic Sunday lunch with the family. And the two chefs are also together in the new season of The Taste Brasil, a cooking show that follows the format of the original reality “The Taste”, which premiered on the 26th, on GNT. Professional and amateur cooks compete against each other to impress mentors with their culinary skills and flavor building.
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The new season of The Taste Brasil
The dynamics of the program involve blind tasting, where the jury tastes the food on a spoon – instead of a plate – without knowing who made it. Furthermore, this year, those joining the chefs are two very talented cooks: Manu Ferraz, from Minas Gerais and owner of the award-winning A Baianeira, in the basement of Masp and in Barra Funda, and Manu Buffara, owner of the Manu restaurant in Curitiba, elected to best female chef in Latin Americaaccording to the 50Best Latin America. Our editor-in-chief Renata Araújo, who is also a columnist at VejaRio, wrote a complete article about the program and an exclusive interview with the two chefs, which you can read here in full. Therefore, there are ten episodes of The Taste Brasil, two per week, always on Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 6pm on Globoplay and at 10:30pm on GNT.
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Favorites of chefs Claude Troisgros and Felipe Bronze in Rio
Chef Claude Troisgros’ favorites
Best place to date in Rio: Fasano
That’s where I go with my wife! Certainly the intimate atmosphere of the Gero restaurant is ideal for a romantic date, in addition to the excellent Italian cuisine from chef Luigi Moressa.
End: Av. Vieira Souto, 80 – Ipanema
Best place for Sunday lunch with the family in Rio: Il Leone
Restaurant in Botafogo with Northern Italian cuisine! My favorite dish there is the lemon risotto and the baked fish. Fantastic!
End: Rua Conde de Irajá, 85 – Botafogo
Best place for Happy Hour: Elena
Perfect atmosphere with great drinks, good music and food from competent chef Itamar Araújo.
End: Rua Pacheco Leão, 758 – Jardim Botânico
Best place for breakfast/brunch: Slow Bakery
I like the Leblon unit, on Conde de Bernadotte. The house coffee, with croissants, cheese bread and juices are incredible! Certainly a great way to start the day.
End: Rua Conde de Bernadotte, 26 – Loja M – Leblon
Best place to enjoy the view of Rio: Flor do Céu
Beautiful view, a place distinguished by gastronomy and atmosphere, without many people and little noise. The climb is through Penhasco Dois Irmãos Park, and reservations are required.
End: Rua Aperana, 200 – Praça da UPP – Alto Leblon/ Chácara do Céu – Leblon
Chef Felipe Bronze’s favorites
Best place for Sunday lunch with the family in Rio: Filé de Ouro
My son loves it and the food is great! Besides, Paulo and Tadeu make us feel like part of the family. Traditional restaurant in Rio, since 1966 serving classic Sunday lunch dishes.
End: R. Jardim Botânico, 731 – Lagoa
Best place for Happy Hour: Janeiro Hotel
I love the bar at Janeiro Hotel, on Orla do Leblon, it’s really nice to go to.
End: Av. Delfim Moreira, 696 – Leblon
Best place for breakfast/brunch: Marine at the Fairmont
I really like going to the Fairmont Rio for coffee! Marine Restô has an incredible view of Posto 6 and the entire Copacabana coastline.
Best place to enjoy the view of Rio – on the boat!
I like to see Rio by boat, especially from Arpoador, even seeing Morro Dois Irmãos. In fact, it makes me feel at home.
By Renata Araújo and Duda Vetere.
Photos: Personal Collection, Adalberto de Melo, Renata Araújo, Tomas Rangel
