Casa de Feijoada (Rua Prudente Morais 10B, Ipanema, Rio de Janeiro) — for two decades in Ipanema, Casa da Feijoada offers a variety of meats and accompaniments in the meal. Located in a relaxed atmosphere that is the face of the city, and a few meters from Ipanema beach, this restaurant offers this signature dish […]
Amir (R. Ronald de Carvalho, 55 – Copacabana, Rio de Janeiro) – during the early 20th century, Germans, Italians and other Europeans migrated to Brazil to help develop its economy. Along with them, a wave of Christians from Middle East countries like Lebanon and Palestine came to Brazil for a better life. Because of that, […]
The Wine Bar (Calle Eusebio Morales, Hotel Suites Las Vegas, east of Via Veneto, El Cangrejo, Panama City) – another establishment owned by (Swiss) chef and wine importer Willy Diggelmann, this bar has over 200 wines – available by the glass or bottle. Food options include cheeses , pizza, fine meats, and salads. Live music […]
Vieja Habana (Avenida B y Calle 5, Casco Viejo, Panama City) – given its Casco Viejo location, this is a great place for a Cuban-themed bar. Patrons here can enjoy a Cuba Libre or a refreshing mojito, both made with real Havana Club rum, or a cold beer while you swing your hips to the […]
La Rana Dorada (Av. Eloy Alfaro y Calle 11, Casco Viejo, Panama City) – this old school section of Panama would be the ideal spot for a microbrewery, or so thought the owners. Visitors finding their way here will be pleasantly surprised to find this novel place, and enjoy its line of home brews. There’s […]
Azul Bar & Grill (Calle Punta Colón, Paitilla, Panama City) – located on the 13th floor of the Trump Hotel, this is both a restaurant (serving lean cuisine options, along with burgers), and a poolside lounge that fills up during the weekends. It already scores points with local and international patrons because of its bright, […]
Puerta de Tierra (Calle 9, Edificio Montefiore, Casco Viejo, Panama City) – launched by Venezuelan entrepreneurs in 2009, this steakhouse is housed within a historic structure that recalls Panama’s boom years from the early Canal period. This restaurant has a diverse menu – ranging from BBQ steak dishes, to seafood, soups, salads, as well as […]
Mi Ranchito (Isla Naos, Calzada de Amador, Panama City) – diners here choose this restaurant for its view of the city across the bay. It is also a decent place to try local (Panamanian) cuisine. Dishes served are include orvina entera frita (a whole fried sea bass), rib-eye steak encebollado (smothered in onions), camarones a […]
Mexicanita (Calle 53 Este, Marbella, Panama City) – this is a Mexican restaurant which has received mostly positive reviews from international diners. The biggest plus is its reasonable prices for its dishes, be it the house-made tortillas and chips, the guacamole, enchiladas, or tostadas. Some say it can improve on the décor, but that’s a […]
Market (Calle 48 entre Calle Uruguay y Aquino de la Guardia, Bella Vista, Panama City) – USDA beef is a status symbol for top-quality beef among upscale Panamanian restaurants, which is a major selling point with this steakhouse. This along with the organic chicken and pork items served here. The décor is consistent with similar […]