Rio De Janeiro
“I've never seen anything like this place. They call it the “Marvelous City” for very good reason!”
PHIL'S Rio de janeiro LOCATIONS
Praça Nossa Senhora da Paz
Phil visits the market with local guide Tom Le Mesurier to explore the street food and tropical fruit of Brazil. Make sure to try passion fruit, known as maracuja. If you are lucky you can try a carlotinha, or as Phil calls it, the mango of mangos. Choose between shrimp, palmito and other fillings when trying the fried goodness of the pastel. Check out eatrio.net to book a guided food tour!
Address: Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22420-030, Brazil
Academia da Cachaça
Try one of the 50 varieties of the local liquor, cachaca, at Academia da Cachaça. After you taste the liquor neat, make sure to order the national cocktail, Caiparinia. This place is not just about drinks, they offer great food as well, including feijoada, a stew of beef and pork, black beans and shredded kale.
Address: Rua Conde de Bernadotte, 26 - Leblon, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22430-200, Brazil
Sugar Loaf Mountain
Ride the cable car to the top of the mountain for spectacular views of the city.
Address: Av. Pasteur, 520 - Urca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22290-240
Lasai Restaurante
Phil dines with the chef’s family, including the dog, at this fine dining farm-to-table restaurant. Products are sourced locally from Rio. If you are lucky chef Rafael Costa e Silva may treat you like Phil and spoon feed you some dessert.
Address: Rua Conde de Irajá, 191 - Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22271-020, Brazil
Confeitaria Colombo
One of the most popular places in rio, Confeitaria Colombo is a beautiful coffeehouse located downtown. It has been there since 1894 and has served as a meeting place for Brazilian writers, artists, politicians and others. In order to try more of the sweet and savory items, be like Phil and share with the people.
Address: R. Gonçalves Dias, 32 - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20050-030, Brazil
Aconchego Carioca
Phil meets celebrity chef Guga Rocha. They indulge on feijoada balls - or bohlino - a deep fried ball of the national dish feijoada, manioc root and pork ribs with guava and cheesy cornmeal bread. For dessert try the restaurants play on cheese and fruit, they call it Romeo and Juliet .
Address: R. Barão de Iguatemi, 245 - Praca da Bandeira, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20270-060, Brazil
Diamantes na Cozinha
While visiting the favela stop in to “Diamonds in the kitchen” a local program that supports the bettering of lives of those living in the favelas. Make sure to sample Requeijao - Brazilian cream cheese.
Address: Rua Lopes da Cruz, 322, Meier, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 20720-170, Brazil
Bar do David
Phil explores Boteco snacking at the award winning Bar do David. Botecos are casual bars that serve great food and sometimes crowds onto the street. Make sure to try the seafood salad and ribs.
Address: R. Barata Ribeiro, 7 - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22011-001, Brazil
Cervantes
A late night spot Cervantes is known for their sandwiches. Follow Phil’s lead and order the special, which is a sandwich of filet mignon with pate and pineapple. Rember to make it spicy!
Address: Av. Prado Júnior, 335 - Loja B - Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22011-001, Brazil
Bonus Scenes
Somebody Feed Phil: Rio de Janeiro - Bonus Scene at Adega Perola
