Kaà (Av. Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek 279, Vila Olimpia, São Paulo) – designed by a prominent local architect, this restaurant is ideal for diners in search of atmosphere. Kaà is a magnificent example of beautiful use of space. A surprising, lush, open-air atmosphere awaits behind a windowless white stucco facade. The main restaurant is a narrow […]
D.O.M. (549 Rua Barão de Capanema, Jardins, São Paulo) – since São Paulo is Brazil’s answer to New York, it’s no surprise that this metropolis would have its own version of the Four Seasons restaurant in Manhattan for the VIP set. D.O.M. has been ranked sixth in S. Pellegrino’s list of The World’s 50 Best […]
Devassa (Av. das Américas 7777, Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro) – for visitors curious about experiencing a traditional Brazilian pub, this place is a good start. Devassa Cervejaria (beer hall) is one such place, where the variety of small plates and cold, Devassa beer are enough to sustain a night on the town. From […]
Consulado Mineiro (Praça Benedito Calixto 74, Pinheiros, São Paulo) – this restaurant, likely influenced by dishes from Minas Gerais state (located to the northwest of Rio de Janeiro state) , this is an excellent choice for those who want a taste of homemade Brazilian delicacies. The restaurant serves dishes similar to those that Brazil’s miners […]
Churrascaria Carretão Lido (Rua Ronald de Carvalho 55 (Lojas a e B), Praia do Lido, Rio de Janeiro) — first-time visitors to Brazil cannot truly say that they’ve experienced Brazilian culture until they sampled samba, football, and churrascaria-style dining. In the true rodizio style, which features table service from servers carrying skewers of fresh cut […]
Casa de Feijoada (Rua Prudente Morais 10B, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro) — for two decades in Ipanema, Casa da Feijoada offers a variety of meats and accompaniments in the meal. Located in a relaxed atmosphere that is the face of the city, and a few meters from Ipanema beach, this restaurant offers this signature dish […]
Amir (R. Ronald de Carvalho, 55 – Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro) – during the early 20th century, Germans, Italians and other Europeans migrated to Brazil to help develop its economy. Along with them, a wave of Christians from Middle East countries like Lebanon and Palestine came to Brazil for a better life. Because of that, […]
El Cuartito (937 Talcahuano, Buenos Aires) — anyone walking into this brick oven pizza restaurant will notice there’s a sense of history here. That’s because it’s been in business since the 1930s (through the ups and downs of the country’s turbulent history and economy) – reflected by the posters and photos on its walls. The […]
Cumaná (1149 Rodriguez Peña, Recoleta, Buenos Aires) – this restaurant in the Recoleta district serves both Argentine meals (such as cazuelas de camarones – a favored prawn dish), and various ítems baked in its adobe oven – from humita (a mix of corn, cheese, and spices wrapped in a cornhusk) to locros (pork belly, chorizo […]