the
street is largely residential, but nevertheless well known among
locals and tourists due to its central location and its
entretainment and gastronomic
establishments - among them are number of restaurants,
including a popular bar at the corner of rua maria quitéria, the
heath-spa and restaurant at spa maria bonita, the trendy teatro
de ipanema, teatro rubens corrêa an art gallery ,and
furthermore, the street has a 24-hour supermarket and a number of snack bars.