a polo-gastronómico in rio's north zone neighborhood tijuca, is praça varnhagen, or 'varnhagen square', which has a bustling nightlife scene of local young adults and rowdy soccer fans from maracanã stadium, which is only a twenty minute walk away. 

the streets are vibrant and full of activity, usually filled with people chatting it up with groups of friends, either standing in the road or sitting in the outdoor seating areas of the restaurants - given that there are a variety of food options, weekdays during the middle of the day tend to be busy with workers on lunch breaks from the surrounding businesses.   

praça varnhagen provides loads of excitement and a casual atmosphere for eats and enjoyment at quite a few establishments - there is garota da tijuca, known for its steak and chicken roasts and fillets, and providing lunch promotions and specialty dishes for each day of the week.