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Italian
For those interested in the entire ritual
of enjoying an italian seafood dish, check out Lulu. Located in
the trendy Jardim Botanical neighbourhood, accross the lake for
those staying in Ipanema or Copa, there are three good reasons to
visit Lulu: 1) Finessed Italian seafood and 2) a terrace with a
view to Corcovado's Christ Statue and 3) they make their own pasta.
The ambiance is sophisticated while intimate, ideal for couples.
Since it is slightly off the tourist areas, you won't find tourists
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Where to Eat: Lulu
R. Visconde de Carandaí 2 (crossing Lopes
Quintas)
Jd Botânico 
Tue-Sun noon to 3pm, dinner 8pm to midnight
www.restaurantelulu.com.br
tel: 2294-7830
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Japanese
Japanese food is huge in Rio. Women love it since it is very light
while tasty. Guys love it because the women are there. Benkei
is cool because “It’s all you can eat”! That’s
right, for under R$40 you can eat all the sushis, sashimis, noodles,
tempuras, philadelphia rolls etc etc they have to offer. Or you
can go “a la carte” and order from the menu. Note:
it is customary for Japanese restaurants in Brazil to over fill
your sake box, as a sign of generosity. Be sure to try the strawberry
caipisake, to get the party started.
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Where to Eat: Benkei
Rua Henrique Dumont 71, Ipanema tel: 2540-4829
or 2540-4830
Mon 7pm-12am; Tue-Sun 12pm-4pm & 7pm-12am
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Arabic
Ever been able to distinguish hummus from really good hummus?
Or to bite a lamb steak sandwich and go “damn!”? At
Amir, its all very apparent. They are just that good, with awards
to back it. For those not too sure what to order to have a guaranteed
amazing time: for openers: a combination, which includes hummus
or babaganouch, labni, salad, esfiha, kibe and falafel, accompanied
by pita bread. Main: Shawarma (lamb beef skewer with moroccan
rice and taboule salad), with an optional side dish of crispy
onions (not on the menu, but you can ask). After dinner: Arabic
coffee, and puff a “narghile” (hookah). At lunch check
out their all you can eat buffet till 4pm.
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Where
to eat: Amir
Rua Ronald de Carvalho 55, Copacabana:: tel:
2275-5596
Rio Design Shopping Mall 3rd floor, Barra:: tel: 2431-1070
Both every day from 12pm to 12am. Copa Sun 6pm to 11pm
www.amirrestaurante.com.br
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Mexican
WTF?
Mexican? Yup, good old burritos, tacos, quesadillas, fajitas, enchiladas
and nachos. Margaritas! What`s best is that after you eat, you can
stay and party, as the restaurant becomes a club later on in the
night. All available at Guapo Loco, Rio`s finest and funnest mexican
joint.
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Where
to Eat: Guapo Loco
Rua Rainha Guilhermina 48, Leblon :: tel:
2495-2995
Av Armando Lomabardi 493, Barra :: tel: 2495-2995
Mon-Sun 19pm till last client
Rio Sul Mall, food court on 2nd floor :: tel: 2541-3726
Restaurant only, no club. Noon till 9pm
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Portuguese
Portuguese
seafood is so common-place during family celebrations that it could
be considered Brazilian gastronomical culture. The most famous and
requested portuguese dish is the Bacalhau, cod fish, accompanied
by potatoes, peppers, olives and onions. CBF made the cut in the
book for a few reasons: 1) It is owned by one of the main importers
of cod fish, so you know you`ll be getting prime product; 2) It
has picnic bench tables, which are rare yet ideal for groups of
friends; 3) it serves paella and other spanish dishes too; 4) it
is 2 minutes from Rio Scenarium, so you can hop over saving on cab.
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Where
to Eat: CBF
Praça Tiradentes 83, Centro :: tel:
2232-3215
Mon-Sat 11am till midnight or last client
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