opium  is a very chic, trendy, and convenient restaurant located on rua farme de amoedo in ipanema - this asian-fusion restaurant offers chinese, thai, vietnamese, and indian delicacies, with a japanese twist - part of the ipanema plaza hotel, but with its own separate entrance.  ● more ●

palaphita kitch should be high the list of things to do in rio de janeiro, aside from a rich list of tropical and amazonian drinks and dishes, this restaurant makes any event magical with a wonderful view of the lagoa and  leblon skyline - with bamboo décor and ambiental tunes to accompany diners, this establishments offers some of the best settings to dine in rio.  ● more ●

in the affluent district of leblon, one can find the bar-resto brigite's, a chic italian bistro with a carioca twist, from the same owners from sushi leblon and zuka - white brick walls compliment the bright and trendy ambiance.