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                <title>Via Sete</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[I ordered the regular cheeseburger steak with fries and salad. Generous portions, loved it! One of the best meals I've had in Rio, particularly the grilled delicacies. Do recommend it. The place attracts the trendy hipsters that cruise around Ipanema, so be ready to see and be seen. Beware of the chimichurri sauce! Not chimichurri!]]></description>
                
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                <title>Zero Zero</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[I went with some friends to Zero Zero lounge next to Rio’s planetarium. I thought it was a bit expensive when compared to other clubs I had been to, but the ambience was pretty hipster and sophisticated. They have a huge open-air lounge area with many couches, Indian wooden benches and the ambiance is candlelit, the décor surely adds a sexy, romantic feel to the place. The gorgeous trendy locals cruise around in fashion clothes and fancy drinks. This place is definitely worth a check.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Benkei</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[We frequently go to Japanese restaurants anywhere, we hunt them down on our various trips. We followed the tip of our hotel concierge and decided to check out Benkei in Ipanema. I liked it. They have splendid food preparation and arrangement. Benkei is just how I like a Japanese restaurant to be: small, quiet and cozy. The sushi was actually really good, but I did not dig the waiting line. Get reservations if you plan on giving it a checkout, which I do recommend.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Sobrenatural!</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[I really liked this place. Fresh sea delicacies at a great price and generous portions. Too bad they didn’t accept my traveller’s checks. It was a little too much to ask though. They serve good beer  and there’s a tasty dish called tidbits or bits or something that is a mix of crab meat, shrimp, octopus and all. So, so good. Check it out. Don’t go by car, you’ll miss the fun of the trolley.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Fellini</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[I went to Fellini only once on a quick business lunch while in Rio. I was impressed with the sophisticated dishes they offered at such reasonable prices. I was surprised with the discount policy for people who are over 65 years old. I never heard of this before. The pay per pound system also suits me well. Overall a nice place. I am just astonished because usually I spend a lot of money on these business lunches. I recommend this place for anyone that wishes to have a nice and tasty meal for a really good price.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Felice Caffé</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Hotel breakfasts never satisfy me completely. That’s why everytime I'm visiting a new city I try to go out for breakfast. While at Rio I had breakfast in some deliciously cozy places. I have to say I enjoyed my breakfast at Felice Caffé. I later on discovered that it’s actually a hip place to go to at night. Anyways their salad fruit with granola and yogurt is so fresh. Advantages of being in a tropical city: all fruits are sweet and tasty! They have several types of bread and jams. It was a real feast. That’s my tip for sure.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Zuka!</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Zuka is a little neighborhood restaurant in Leblon. Nonetheless delicious, though! I think this place is mainly known for their coal grilled food, or at least that’s what my hostess told me. I went there once but I was truly impressed with the menu. I ordered a tuna tartar with curry sauce and wished my my hunger had not been satisfied. So many options and so tasty - I definitely recommend it.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Porcao</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[This is a truly delicious churrasceria. Located three blocks back from Ipanema beach on Barao da Torre, it may feel like the chain restaurant that it has become, but that does not detract from the amazing quality of the meat. Try the prime rib of beef for a mouth watering experience.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Sobrenatural</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Sobrenatural is located in the heart of Santa Teresa, right next to handmade arts and crafts stores and local artists’ workshops. The neighbourhood’s very famous and charming tram passes by a few feet away from the restaurant. I was served well - the waiters were all very friendly and patiently taking their time to clear any of my doubts on their exotic seafood menu. I highly recommend their coconut surubin with brazilnuts and plantains: a blissful must-try!]]></description>
                
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                <title>Brasileirinho Restaurant</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Brasileirinho is a nice Brazilian country cooking restaurant just one block away from the beach. The food was good, but what I really enjoyed was their décor: it’s got this idyllic countryside atmosphere, with bucolic handmade arts and crafts. They sell take away home made typical Brazilian desserts as well. I recommend guava (a Brazilian fruit) sweet with cheese – so scrumptious I bought some to eat back at the hotel!]]></description>
                
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                <title>Palaphita Kitch</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Palaphita is a very pleasant restaurant with a splendid view of Lagoa (a big lagoon in the middle of the city). I suggest you go around dusk, for the view of the sun setting behing the hills is simply breathtaking!]]></description>
                
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                <title>Rio Scenarium</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Don't miss a night in this lively bar. Rio Scenarium is a fabulous place for a night out in Rio where you can get a bite to eat, have some drinks and dance. It's a hit with the locals who seem to use it as a meeting place. Book if you want a table. Don't go too early, go after 10pm when the atmosphere is more lively.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Azul Marinho</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[When I visited my cousin in Rio she took me to have seafood in Azul Marinho, Arpoador. The restaurant is simply the best. I had fish in rock salt which was delicious. The atmosphere was very nice and the view was wonderful.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Benkei</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[For those who love quality Japanese food, this is the  place to go in Rio. I recommend it because of the great atmosphere and Benkei's fish which is always very fresh!]]></description>
                
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                <title>Porcão</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Barbecue, samba and beautiful women - that's what I loved about Rio! <br>I had dinner at this barbecue place called Porcão and it was great. Their picanha is out of this world - very tasty meat.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Casa Rosa</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Casa Rosa is a great place to go in Rio. There you can try real Brazilian food and music. On Sundays they have feijoada (a traditional Brazilian plate). There are lots of beautiful and young people there too.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Zazá Bistrô</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[It’s impossible not to fall in love with this restaurant. The decor is amazing, original and really romantic.<br><br>My boyfriend and I had a great time there. A good tip is to stay on the upper floor and have dinner at those lovely low tables with pillows. The food is quite exotic and very tasty.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Miam Miam</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Amazing restaurant, with great food, delicious drinks and unique decoration. It looks like an antique shop and they can also sell the furniture if you like. My girlfriend and I loved it - highly recommended.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Zuka</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Zuka is a very sophisticated restaurant, located in a charming quarter of Rio. <br><br>I went there with my wife and we liked it a lot, especially because of the great reception and creative food. We ordered farfalle (pasta with tomatoes, basil, garlic and mussarela di búfala) and prime rib with Italian potatoes. I also recommend the white chocolate petit gateau! Everything there is very tasty!]]></description>
                
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                <title>Hard Rock Café</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[It's weird to explain what Hard Rock is, because most people know the place (they are all over the world!) <br><br>The one in Rio is a great nightclub for those who love to dance crazy, with arms and legs wide open because it’s spacious there. I danced 'carioca' funk all night and it was pretty funny!  Almost forgot to praise the drinks - very creative and tasty.]]></description>
                
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