The Brazilian drinks menu, just like its food counterpart, can hold some surprises (and the odd chuckle) for people new to Brazil. Today I thought I’d take a quick look at a few of the things that might not be immediately obvious to newcomers. Hi-Fi The Hi-Fi is one of the first items listed under […]
Not long after I arrived in Rio, the flag of Brazil got me into trouble with Mrs Eat Rio. To be more specific, it was the motto written across the flag that got me into trouble. And to be more accurate, it was I who got myself into trouble – the flag and its motto just […]
One ingredient that you’ll find on almost every Brazilian restaurant menu is Carne seca. When the menu includes English translations this is often translated literally as ‘dry meat’ – I can’t imagine many people would pick that from the menu! A better translation that you also see used is ‘Jerked Beef’. Before I got to Brazil I thought jerked […]
Hi everyone! Today and tomorrow are public holidays in Rio because of the Pope’s visit, but some of us are still working (though working from home helps soften the blow). So far it’s looking like a great day to stay indoors. Not much fun if you’re planning to visit the Pope’s Vigil and Final […]
Rio is a very strange place right now. For the last few days the city has been filling up with tens of thousands of Catholic pilgrims wearing bright yellow “World Youth Day” t-shirts and smiles. By yesterday morning the hordes were everywhere (including my bus to work…) and the feeling of growing excitement was palpable […]