Azteka, Authentic Mexican in Rio
For expatriates craving real Mexican food, and locals wanting to try something new, Azteka which just opened in Ipanema is...
February 21, 2012Topic
Ipanema
Rio Gets Strict on Outside Seating Areas
Rio restaurants and bars appear to now have the local Prefeitura enforcing strict licensing laws surrounding the application for external...
February 21, 2012
Revival of Praça General Osorio
Over the last several years the Praça General Osorio in Rio’s famous Ipanema has transformed from a “up-and-coming” area to...
January 31, 2012
Residents Brace for Neighborhood Blocos
The news that three people had been arrested for public urination at a pre-Carnival bloco in Copacabana last week was...
January 24, 2012
Blocos, 2012 Carnival Takes to the Streets
With the 2012 underway and the Rio summer sun turning up the heat on the streets, the countdown to Carnival...
January 17, 2012
Happy Hour Help with Portuguese Slang
The Gringo Café is hosting the next Gringo Group Therapy Happy Hour Friday, January 6th, with the Casa do Caminho...
January 3, 2012
New Years Réveillon 2012 in Copacabana
The New Year’s Eve party in Copacabana is set to ring in 2012 with international star DJ David Guetta, Brazilian...
December 27, 2011
UOP Shock and Order in Ipanema
The Unidade de Ordem Pública (UOP) involves a heavy police presence on the streets, 24 hours a day, seven days...
December 27, 2011
A Holiday Guide to the Beaches in Rio
Rio’s world renowned beaches offer a culture that remains as popular with the local residents as it is with the...
December 20, 2011