once known as 'the paris of the south', rio de janeiro has a world renown café culture. the typical brazilian coffee - known as um cafezinho - is a sweet and strong brew, served in espresso cups along side the famous păo de queijo (cheese bread).
the beloved cheese bread is native to the state of minas gerais, but its popularity amongst cariocas knows no bounds. made from cassava flour and quiejo minero, there is no more fluminense way to start ones day, than with a few cups of the local joe and one after another of the bite-sized breads, served fresh.
