diners can expect manioc, bolinhos de aipim, fresh shrimp, and seafood or meat empadas - nearby cantinho do leblon also serves up a storm in the same vein, with many carioca favorites on the menu.

barbequed meat is a fundamental part or carioca culture, but vegans and vegetarians are well catered for in rio and restaurants such as natural and fontes in ipanema, and reino vegetal in centro cook up the city's fair share of brown rice, tofu, soya, and salads each day.