also very well-known are the german desserts, mostly comprised by a great variety of cakes and tarts, with the use of fresh fruit being quite common - german culinary traditions include important beverages.   german beer is very appreciated across the world, and some locations claim to have centuries-old recipes of which they are quite proud.

brazil possesses a large population of german heritage so it is only natural that this kind of cuisine would find its way to the great urban centers across the country - in rio de janeiro, the very first brazilian city to receive german immigrants in the early 19th century, it is easy to find very good german restaurants.  

located in the beautiful and bohemian neighborhood of santa teresa, adega do pimenta matches perfectly a day spent walking around this charming part of rio de janeiro, by dining and drinking german delights.  ● more ●