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Rio de Janeiro on focus
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Favorite Brazilian Feijoada
The most typical Brazilian dish Feijoada is generally served on Saturdays at
hotels on buffet style and à la carte in restaurants. During Carnaval Season top
Schools of Samba perform at 5 star Hotels attracting hundreds of guests who enjoy
the ambiance and shows by fantastic bands and dancers dressed in colorful costumes.
The basic ingredient used is black beans cooked with a variety of beef and pork
meats, served separately each one mixed in a type of black beans soup. The secret
is to keep all meats warmed up, soft, and delicious. Feijoda also includes a separate
big pot of bubbling mashed and whole beans served with few spices on the side, to
be added individually. Among countless items: sliced sausages, fried wantans (pastéis)
white rice, steamed kale, pumpkin purée, fried bananas, and to complete: digestive
slices of fresh oranges. Also includes saladas, desserts, fruits and some add open bar
and have partnership with producers of beer, cachaça distilled typical drink (sugar cane
alcoholic beverage) a popular preference called caipirinha.
Feijoada light versions
Each chef has his personal creative touch. A variety of light feijoada versions is served
at three hotels in Rio de Janeiro. Helbert Moura Caesar Park Ipanemachef includes
broiled fish and chicken breast.
Sheraton Rio Hotel
& Resort Feijoada
Chef Rogerio Siqueira of the Sheraton Rio and chef José Ribeiro of Sheraton Barra
include other options like assorted vegetables cooked and served with black beans,
and also broiled chicken breast.
Flamengo 2011 Guanabara Champion
Celebrating during the Carioca Carnaval Season
The most popular soccer team of Brazil is Flamengo Futebol Clube. Its president
Patricia Amorim contracted recently world celebrity player Ronaldinho Gaucho.
The club and their millions of fans are celebrating both Ronaldo´s inclusion on the
team as well as the title of Guanabara Cup Championship.
Club fans will be able to enjoy a Carnaval event in honor Flamengo team tonight
Saturday March 5, at the Monte Líbano Club located by the Laboa Rodrigo de Freitas.
Magic Ball at the Copacabana Palace Hotel
Saturday March 5
The Copacabana Palace opens its ball rooms
for a most unforgettable Carnaval gala event
and extends a red carpet for the entrance of
guests.
The hotel superintendent director
Philipe Carruthers will be on the
receiving line with PR Claudia Fialho.
(Ovadia Saadia photo)
Décor and sophisticated production by the talented Zeka Marques.
The executive chef Francesco Carli signs a most impressive menu
of delicacies, salads, cold and hot dishes, fruits, cheeses, and desserts,
completed by an open bar served non stop from 11 pm until the wee
hours of Sunday.
Entertainment includes musical repertoire conducted by a full orchestra
with lots of samba plus a show performed by singer Eliana Pittman. She
is the daughter of the American musician who lived in Rio de Janeiro for
many decades.
Participants must wear de luxe costumes, long gowns, and/or blacktie.
Reservation is a must. For information please call: (21) 2548 7070.
Anita Bernstein
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2/27/2011
Feijoadas at hotels in Rio de Janeiro
Schools of Samba of Rio participate with their samba at some
of the best hotels in Rio de Janeiro during Carnaval. A preview tasting
of Feijoada started last Saturday February 26 and will be back on March
5th with performance of excellent shows and buffets signed by outstanding
executive chefs.
Reservation is a must
Sheraton Rio Hotel & Resort - phone: (21) 2274 1122 or 2529 1122.
At Salão Carioca signed by chef Rogerio Siqueira also presents
its culinary complex where a great variety of attractions including a most fabulous
panoramic seaview. Options are: Steakhouse & Bar Casarão with self service
buffet for lunch and dinner, The Pizza Place, and Casa da Cachaça, Trampolim
Bar with à la carte menu. Show on Saturday March 5, during Carnaval Feijoada
presented by Portela School of Samba.
Caesar Park Ipanema - (phone: 2525 2525).
Who commands the famous Feijoada is chef Chef Helbert Moura.
Served in buffet style on Saturdays, it is considered the most famous one.
Beija Flor school of samba presents a complete show.
Windsor Atlântica (phone 2195 7800) the newest hotel in town in
Copacabana is under the command of Ricardo Kawa as the general manager.
The executive chef Mario is responsible for all menus served at the
hotel restaurants and convention center events.
At the J W Marriott, also in Copacabana, (phone: 2545 6500) chef Gerard
Diviney suggests Feijoada on Saturdays and an impecable Brunch on Sundays.
At the culinary complex Terraneo do taste the Japanese food festival at the Taiyou
point renewed constantly including soft drinks and juices.
Sheraton Barra Hotel & Suites (telefone: 3139 8000) Feijoada by chef
José Ribeiro on Saturdays and Mediterranean buffet on Sundays.
InterContinental - São Conrado (phone 3322 2200) presented a show by
Grande Rio School of Samba on the Feijoada preview last Feb 26.
The Feijoada of Rio Othon Palace - (phone: 2106 1500) a complete buffet is
signed by chef Jean Yves Poirey enriched by the show performance of Unidos
da Tijuca, Champion of 2010 Carnaval Parade of Rio de Janeiro..
The Copacabana Palace (phone: 2548 7070) has the command of chef
Francesco Carli. During Carnaval and whenever the occupancy is 100% the hotel
reserves its buffets for their guests - only.
At the Pestana on Atlantic Avenue (phone: 2548 6332), chef Vicente
signs the hotel´s menus.
Feijoadíssima as named by chef chef Roland Villard is also an
excellent option - served at the Sofitel Atlantis restaurant- (phone: 2525 1232). Most
outstanding is the luxury Le Pré Catelan. The hotel counts with Dominique
Guérin as the chef patissier.
Wishing you a bon apetit and lots of fun during the Carnaval season!
Anita Bernstein
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New Danusia Barbara Restaurant Guide
The 2011 edition of a most complete Rio de Janeiro Restaurant Guide will be
launched next Monday December 06 at Travessa bookshop - Leblon Shopping. It is
celebrating the silver jubilee with special prizes to be awarded to the best professionals
of Rio de Janeiro and their retaurants, bars, wine houses, bakeries, who were outstanding
during the year.
The guide with 367 pages written by journalist and food writer Danusia Barbara
is edited by Bem-Te-Vi. Suggested price: R$ 62.
The prize for the best Restaurant of the Year will be awarded to Laguiole, located at MAM-
the Museu de Arte Modern, which is part of the group of restaurant owned by Ana Maria
Torres and her son Marcelo Torres, who are direct importers of wine from different countries.
Several chefs who were constantly receiving prizes, now (since 2008) are named as hors-concours
among them chefs: Roland Villard, Claude Troisgros of Olympe, Roberta Sudbrack, Christophe
Lidy, and Danio Braga.
Autograph night by Danusia Barbara Monday December 6, from 7 pm on at Livraria da
Travessa, Leblon Shopping Avenida Afrânio de Mello Franco, 2º floor shop 205.
Phone: (21) 3138 9600.
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Food Festival Season in Rio de Janeiro
Text & exclusive Photos by Anita Bernstein
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Portugal culinary at the Sheraton Rio
Fantastic Sunday brunch with menu of Portugal will be served in buffet style at the
Sheraton Rio closing today October 17th the successful traditional festival with live
typical music by an authentic band.
The event is signed by the outstanding executive chef Rogerio Siqueira, born in SP,
who presents a delicious menu elaborated by Sheraton Lisbon visiting chef Inácio Ganito.
Sheraton Rio Hotel & Resort
Avenue Niemeyer, 121
Phone: (21) 2274 1122
Oktoberfest at the Landhaus restaurant
Erika Meiswinkel signs German culinary dishes on weekends
at a pleasant typical atmosphere. The annual event Oktoberfest
being presented until Sunday October 17th with special suggestions.
Landhaus
Phone: (21) 3392 0107
Thai Culinary at the Caesar Park-Ipanema
The food festival starts on Friday October 22nd serving until Sunday
24th a fantastic choice of delightful tastings of sophisticated Thai
recipes.
The criative chef Helbert Moura, born in Belo Horizonte,Minas Gerais
presents two visiting chefs from Brasília where they serve their typical dishes
at the residencce of the Ambassador of Thailand. The Honorary Consul in
Rio de Janeiro is Daniel Sauer, jeweler.
Cæsar Park-Rio de Janeiro
Phone: (21) 2525 2525.
Shrimp Festival
Specialized in Portuguese and Brazilian culinary the award winner Bar
& Restaurant Urca presents its Shrimp Festival Season. On special,
occasions, like Xmas Season, a codfish dish is served - it is named after
its owner Armando Gomes who directs the establishment together with
his son and grandson, known as the Gomes Trio.
Bar & Restaurante Urca
Phone: (21) 2295 8744.
Tradition near Praça XV
Chef Luis Incao, Brazilian born, previously acted at the Sheraton Rio and at
the Copacabana Palace among other important hotels and restaurants.
Incao is an outstanding professional who commands the Albamar
restaurant a traditional point since 1933. Fabulous panoramic view of the
Rio Niterói bridge is one of its attractions. Starting November 1st Chef Incao
programmed a Codfish Station which will last until the end of December.
Albamar Restaurant
Praça XV
Phone: (21) 2240 8428.
Permanent Food Festival at Beduíno
Specialized in typical Arabian food the Beduíno restaurant offers a most delicious
menu served à la carte with an option of a diversified buffet charged per person.
Belly dance show is performed on Tuesdays around 7:30 pm.
Beduíno Restaurant
123 Avenue Presidente Wilson
Corner of Mexico Street (on the
opposite side of the US Consulate
General).
Phone: (21) 2524 5142.
Restaurant Week Rio de Janeiro Season
The promotion is a reduced cost for a three meal course and each
year the Rio edition of RW increases in number of participating
restaurants. Once more the sucessful event - originated in New York -
has a beneficial purpose. In Brazil it follows the same purpose and
clients are encouraged to add to the bill a donation of R$1 (one real)
which will be passed on to a local institution.
Complete information of participants is listed by:
www.restaurantweek.com.br
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5/26/2010
Brazilian Saint Patrick´s Day next June 12
Couples in Brazil do not celebrate their loving feelings as in the USA on Saint
Patrick´s Day. The specific date is June 12 called "Dia dos Namorados". This
year it can be celebrated previously on June 11 eating lunch before, during or
after the opening festivities of Fifa´s Soccer World Cup Championship in South
Africa.
Drinks and theme menus are going to be served at hotels, bars, and restaurants
most of them will be exibiting live on TV: games, opening and closing events
starting on Friday from 11 am on.
First games
Brazilian team plays on June 15 at 3:30 pm with North Korea and on June 20 at 3:30pm
with Ivory Coast and on June 25 at 11 am with Portugal.
Theme culinary
Typical food from the different countries are being served in Brazil while the Fifa games
are presented in South Africa. Menus include sophisticated dishes and even fast food.
Namorados: Dinner in romantic atmosphere
(divulgação)
Saturday night June 12 a real romantic candle light dinner for two is offered by French chef
Jean Yves Poirey at the sound of violins including bubbling wine. Couples will be enjoying
a panoramic birdseye view of Copacabana´s Atlantic Avenue from the Skylab restaurant at
the top of Rio Othon Palace. Reservations for dinner or optionally including promotional
overnight stay at the hotel. Please call: (21) 2106 1500.
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4/17/2010
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Einstein Expo at a Rio de Janeiro Museum
The Einstein exposition is being presented at the National Historical Museum of Rio de
Janeiro (Museu Histórico Nacional do Rio de Janeiro - MHNRJ) since April 6 and until
June 6. It started in New York and has been visited by about 2 million people around
Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, Jerusalém, Birmingham, Dallas, Ottawa, Columbus,
Istambul, Cleveland, and São Paulo.
Originally projected by Dr. Michael M. Shara, who is a scientist & researcher of the
American Museum of Natural History (AMNH). The most complete expo includes
Albert Einstein´s theories, inventions, discoveries, images, his love life, and weddings.
It is promoted by the Sangari Institute with HQ in São Paulo, counting with the partnership
of the Museum of Science & Astronomy (MAST), the Albert Einstein Jewish Hospital of
Rio de Janeiro, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, and the Botanical Garden of Rio de
Janeiro.
The exhibit shows the universe of Einstein revealed by his personal belongings like photos,
fac-símiles of letters he exchanged, manuscripts, plus a series of interactive installations.
A guided tour is offered for 90 minutes following a program of activities. Groups of students
must reserve their entrance in advance and they will be given education materials.
Albert Einstein in 1925 gave conferences in Rio de Janeiro. He stayed at the Gloria Hotel.
Using the hotel stationary he wrote an article in German: “Observations about the present
status of the light theory”. After many decades Eduardo Tapajós (the then owner of the
hotel) received a copy of the document.
Einstein Expo until June 6
National Historical Museum
Praça Marechal Ancora s/n°, Centro do RJ
from Tuesday to Friday (10am - 6pm)
Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays (2-6pm).
Site: http://www.einsteinbrasil.com.br
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4/16/2010
Rio de Janeiro entertainment
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Sheraton Barra Happy Hour
Tonight the Sheraton Barra attractions is named: Friday Mix.
A musical show with sound by DJ Jonas Miller and performance
by a singer, actress, and dancer: Myriam Jehane.
Celebrare Band performs next Saturday April 17 at Canecão
Among singers: Fabíola - highly recommended!
Brazilian and South African flavors
The Othon chain of hotels is promoting until Saturday April 17th a Brazilian
culinary festival at the Emperors Palace Hotel in Johnannesburg, South
Africa under the command of chef Jean Yves Poirey who is the head chef
of the Othon corporation.
From May 6th to 9th the Rio Othon Palace Skylab restaurant will be presenting
a South African culinary festival with menu signed by the Emperors Palace chef.
Both events count with partnership by SAA (South African Airways).
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Good news in São Conrado
(photos by: Anita Bernstein)
The InterContinental Hotel in São Conrado has new staff imported from
São Paulo. TheFood & Beverage Manager is Carlos Horácio Ferraz who
invited Fernando Lima to perform as the hotel Executive Chef. Since April
1st Fernando has been implementing delicious dishes at the Aquarela
restaurant and promises innovations at the breakfast bufê including Brazilian
specialties inspired on the Northeastern region.
Fernando Lima new Executive Chef at the InterContinental RJ
The Sunday brunch at the InterConti has new salads served in indivual portions
plus other delicacies. It includes bubbling Prosecco wine, two juices and fresh
green coconut water. The menu is served in buffet style with an open grill station
with variety of meats (humpsteak, filet mignon, chicken), fish (salmon, codfish and
a version of guefiltefish), cheese platter, assortment of bread, fruits, desserts, and
an additional pasta station, with a selection of sauces. Pizzas are served non stop.
In addition there is a variety special dessert made à la minute: banana foster which
is fried and served with caramel sauce prepared with brown sugar (in Portuguese:
açúcar mascavo).
Feijoada on Saturdays
Saturdays is Feijoada Day and the hotel buffet serves a health food selection of salads
with cereals, grilled meats, a variety of pizzas, a great number of Brazilian desserts
and a special coconut one to eat with a spoon.
Sandra Cardoso a culinary expert with chef Fernando Lima
At the Aquarela restaurant Sandra Cardoso tasted the Sunday Brunch and
met Chef Fernando Lima. She has an outside catering home service for
couples or small groups up to six and gives culinary lessons.
Sandra takes care not only of the dinner menu but as well as of the décor.
She gives cooking lessons to brides to be at her experimental kitchen that
includes a complete kit with chefs uniform, utensils, and instructions on how
to use them. Courses are during 3 months with classes once a week for 3
hours that can be individual or for groups up to eight ladies. They learn the
recipes that are prepared to be tasted at the end of the class. Also available
a course on Brazilian culinary with English consecutive translation. Courses
are given in different regions of Rio de Janeiro and other States.
For more information and advanced
reservation please call Sandra Cardoso.
Phone:(21) 9921 2810.
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Super Chef Volkmar Wendlinger
Born in Austria, Chef Volkmar Wendlinger adopted Rio de Janeiro where he
is wellknown for his superb contribution to the local travel trade development.
Next Wednesday April 14 Volkmar will be awarded important titles at
his restaurant Casa da Suíça. In recognition of his outstanding performance
he will be receiving: the title of Honorary Citizen of Rio de Janeiro, plus two
medals:Pedro Ernesto and Tiradentes and the Cristo Redentor Diploma.
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4/2/2010
Easter Sunday in Rio de Janeiro >
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Easter and Mother´s Day celebrations
Special occasions like Easter Sunday (next March 4th) and Mother´s
Day (May 9th), are perfect to celebrate by eating out at lunch time.
Hotels are the best bet to take the family for a most enjoyable great buffet
Brazilian style - complete including dessert - or to order à la carte.
Most of the hotels in Rio de Janeiro have fantastic ocean view. Also mentioned
here: two regular restaurants perfectly located offering delicious menus to eat
while appreciating unforgettable views. Chocolate is the main ingredient among a
variety of desserts in most restaurants.
Easter Sunday
Mediterranean buffet: Ipanema Caesar Park
Chef Helbert Moura presents a huge paella on Sundays among other
fish and seafood dishes including desserts and much more than one can
think of. The Galani restaurant is located on the top floor of the highest
hotel building in Ipanema. Its Feijoada, served on Saturdays is the most
famous in town.
Portuguese Menu at the Pestana Rio Atlântica
Chef Renato Vicente offers several recipes of the Norwegian codfish at the
Cais da Ribeira lobby restaurant. Tradicional Portuguese desserts and lots
of chocolate cakes. At the end of the event clients run for a free dinner for
two at the same restaurant.
Sheraton Rio and Sheraton Barra
A great variety of options are offered at both hotels that are part of the Starwood
chain. Their executive chefs are Brazilians with recognized international experience.
Chef Rogerio Siqueira presents at the Sheraton Rio Hotel & Resort a perfect selection
of dishes exposed in different stations.
Chef José Ribeiro elaborated a special menu for the Sheraton Barra Hotel & Suites.
The buffet is very appreciated by local community, visitors and hotel guests.
In São Paulo the Sheraton WTC is located at the D&D Shopping. Celyta Jackson,
for a long time acted at the New York Plaza. Now she is the director of the São Paulo
Sheraton WTC boutique segment occupying three floors - with its sophisticated Club A.
Sofitel RJ & SP
Roland Villard is Brazil Sofitel chain executive chef. The Atlantis and Le Pre Catelan
count with the chef chocolatier Dominque Guerin specialized in chocolate desserts.
Rio Othon Palace
French chef Jean Yves Poirey offers a diversified buffet at the Skylab penthouse restaurant.
The Windsor Chain
Soon it will complete a total of 11 properties located in different spots of Rio de Janeiro.
Complete buffets are offered at Barra da Tijuca, Copacabana, and Flamengo branches.
Chef Eduardo included oysters at the Windsor Barra buffet. Children are invited to enjoy
a recreation program, and they can learn how to prepare their own chocolate goodies to
taste in its final form.
In Copacabana three of the Windsor hotels: Excelsior, Miramar & Plaza offer a complete
buffet. The Excelsior includes a japanese culinary selection. The Windsor Florida located
in Flamengo offers a great buffet and attracts clients from different regions of Rio.
Two unforgettable Restaurants in Rio de Janeiro
Albamar near Praça XV
Chef Luiz Incao acted at the Sheraton Rio and more recently at the Copacabana Palace
for 17 years. Now he commands the Albamar a historical site specialized in fish dishes
and seafod. Incao includes Brazilian, Portuguese, and French recipes. Bouillabesse and
cassoulet are among the French dishes and the Brazilian "caldeirada" a fish mix is among
the favorite ones. Albamar has been renovated and offers catering services for private events.
Restaurant & Bar Urca
Usually in special occasions the Armando Gomes family (three generations) offer gifts for
their clients. Those who eat lunch on Easter Sunday will be given free chocolate in the format
of an egg. Bar Urca is known as the best beach front point in Rio de Janeiro. It specializes in
Brazilian & Portuguese culinary. Dish portions are individual or for two - in this case: enough for
three or more. With a fabulous view, the bar occupies the ground floor and the restaurant is on
the top floor offering comfort and a pleasant atmosphere. Only on few occasions, like next April
4th, the Codfish Gomes style is served. Named after the founder who will soon celebrate 94 years
of age. We congratulate Seu Gomes for his birthday!!!!
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3/22/2010
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Food & Wine Festivals
Rio de Janeiro & São Paulo
Argentinian Wines
A food & wine festival is going to be held in different hotels in Rio de Janeiro and
São Paulo, from March 22nd to 29th.
The tasting of Argentinian flavors include wines produced in Mendoza.The promotional
project is signed by the chain of boutique hotels Ten Rivers & Ten Lakes (TR&TL) in
partnership with Hotel Gourmet Guide on line by Hôtelier News and with the support
of Wines of Argentina (WofA), which represents over 170 wine producers.
Menus were freely created by hotels executive chefs according to their specialties,
not necessarily following Argentinian recipes. The opening event for guests in Rio
de Janeiro will be presented by French chef Jean Yves Poirey of the Othon chain
of hotels working together with chef Mateus Vilas Boas of the Bistrot du Leme.
Chef Helbert Moura, of the Caesar Park Ipanema specializes in Brazilian culinary
dishes. At the Sheraton Rio the talented executive chef is Rogerio Siqueira, born in
São Paulo and a great number of top executives were born in Argentina, among
them: Marcelo Moretti who is the general manager; Hernán Viva, F&B director; and
Dolores Piñeiro, sales manager. Other chefs presenting their menus are: Marcos
Antonio of the Porto Bay Rio Internacional; Alessandro Branco elaborated Asian
culinary dishes for the Ipanema Plaza; and chef Damien signes the menu of the
Santa Teresa hotel.
Chefs of hotels in São Paulo participating of the events are: Christophe Besse of
the All Seasons restaurant located at the Golden Tulip Paulista Plaza. He is the
author of a fantastic cookery book . Besse is the F&B consultant for Golden Tulip
chain in Rio, including the la Branche restaurant in Copacabana Beach. Other
hotels in São Paulo that joined the event : Hilton, InterContinental, Sofitel, L´Hotel
Porto Bay, Meliá Jardim Europa, Pousada Zilah, Paulista Plaza e Radisson Faria
Lima.
Peter Kutuchian of the Hotel Gourmet Guide mentioned that the hotels will serve
exclusive wines which are not for sale for the general public at shops or super
markets. A famtour to Mendoza organized by Peter who invited F&B hotels´
directors.
Please access for more information:
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www.hotelgourmet.com.br
www.winesofargentina.org
3/6/2010
The Oscar goes to...
TNT Latin America and Contigo Magazine! are inviting celebrities and
VIPs to watch the 82nd Oscar Award Cerimony live TV transmission,
directy from Los Angeles. The event to be held at the Copacabana Palace
on Sunday, March 7 counts with actress Carolina Ferraz as MC and with
Rubens Ewald Filho as comentator.
Beatles revival
On Tuesday March 9 at 9pm a musical show with the Beatles most
famous songs will be presented by a fantastic cast at the Rio Sul
Shopping Center: G3 floor. Authors: Charles Möeller & Claudio
Botelho.
3/3/2010
Events honoring women at the Sheraton
Rio de Janeiro on Focus by Anita Bernstein
 
Promotional reduced rates
(photos by SRH&R)
Celebrating the International Women´s Day the Sheraton Rio Hotel & Resorts is
offering promotions on March 8th starting with reduced rates at the Spa.
A precious stone will be given as a free gift, in a limited edition during the whole
month of March at the 121 Bar (from 5pm to 1am) for those who order its new
Cosmopolitan S.S. Precious Lady Stone. The cocktail was created by bartenders
Isabella, Jane, and Fátima with recipe including an infusion of sake spray with
mangoe juice.
 
Cosmopolitan - bestseller drink
The most popular drink around the world at the moment no doubt is the favorite one
of girls performing on the TV series Sex and the City. The history of Cosmo is
controversial - it originated in the United States of America and recipes vary
in the different points according to bartenders inspirations.
A perfect beautyrest is offered for ladies to enjoy relaxing moments with face
and body therapies, including reflexology massages with a 15% discount at
the hotel comfortable Spa with saunas, showers, and other facilities. Another
option is to program therapies in bungalows located at the panoramic pool
and lounge external area.
Options for a personalized à la carte dinner is offered for couples in love by the
Executive Chef Rogerio Siqueira to be served at a suite, at a bungalow in the
open air lounge, at the Mirador Restaurant private space, or at the 121 Bar, all
in a most romantic atmosphere, with fantastic seaview. A surprise menu is
prepared to order only with ingredients according to the couple´s preference.
The unforgettable night starts with a Maître D` Hôtel presenting an originally
designed printed menu headed by the couples name, date, occasion being
celebrated and a detailed sequence of dishes to be served in its chronological
order. Advanced reservation is a must!
Sheraton Rio Hotel & Resorts
121 Niemeyer Avenue, Leblon
Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil
Phone # (55) (21) 2274 1122
www.sheraton-rio.com
Azul Airlines offer reduced rates
In honor of women the Brazilian Airlines Azul is offering a 10% discount
during a whole week, from 6 to 1 2 march. The promotion is valid for trips
between 6 March and 30 June for destinations connecting 17 cities
operated by Azul including: Campinas, Porto Alegre, Curitiba, Maringá,
Navegantes, Florianópolis, Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Campo Grande,
Vitória, Salvador, Recife, Maceió, Fortaleza, Natal, Manaus and Goiânia.
Rates include transportation to 22 cities by a fleet of highly comfortable buses.
Austrian Chef
Volkmar Wendlinger born in Austria arrived in Brazil to work at the Ouro Verde
when the hotel restaurant was considered among the seven best in the world.
For several dates he directs the Casa da Suíça, specialized in national and
international culinary.
To celebrate the International Women´s Date on Monday 8 March Volkmar suggests
three fish recipes which are part of the so called executive menu is served with white
Valais Fendant wine or red Pinot Noir. Strawberries flambée with pink pepper comes
with vanilla ice cream.
Casa da Suíça restaurant
Opens from Monday´-Friday (12 noon -3pm for lunch and 7 pm for dinner),
Satuday (7pm to 1am) and Sunday (12 noon -4pm and from 7pm to midnight).
157 Cândido Mendes Stret, Glória, RJ.
Phone: (21) 2252 5182.
Valet parking available.
Dinner is complimentary at Pestana hotels
Women that are guests at any Pestana hotel in Brazil on March 8 are
offered complimentary dinner. Menu is suggested by chef Renato
Vicente. Room rate includes breakfast for two.
Pestana Rio Atlântica
2964 Atlantic Avenue, Copacabana,RJ.
Phone #: (21) 2548 6332
Toll Free: 0800-0266332.
Anita Bernstein
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Chef Gerard Diviney
The JW Marriot hotel has a culinary complex called Terraneo that includes
two restaurants, one bar and the Taiyou Japanese restaurant (meaning Sun)
in a romantic atmosphere that attracts couples, groups of friends and also
anniversary celebrations. Service is à la carte with an option to select from
a suggested food festival menu which lists dozens of delicious specialties.
The creative executive chef Gerard Diviney presents on Sundays a magnificent
brunch menu with a great variety of dishes starting with breakfast items, and
different stations with salads, cold cuts, soup, hot dishes, meats, and much
more. A huge boat is filled with sushis, sashimis, california rolls and hot salmon
with cream cheese among other most appreciated delicacies prepared by Taiyou
sushimen. An assortment of salads and desserts are presented in artistic
contemporary style served in individual well balanced portions.
Palmito and lettuce salads
Tomatoes with cheese
Desserts are part of the brunch
Thanksgiving Dinner
Next Thursday, November 26th, the Marriott chef Gerard Diviney will serve its
traditional Thanksgiving Day Dinner in two different locations. At the Terraneo
restaurant the buffet is for the public in general with advanced reservations.
A private party will be held at a ballroom for about 200 members of the American
Society. A great variety of delicious dishes include the most typical roasted stuffed
turkey with gravy and cranberry sauce. One of the salads is the healthy coleslaw.
Among desserts the pumpkin pie is also included.
Thanksgiving Dinner by chef Gerard Diviney
Thursday November 25 (from 6pm to 11 pm)
Buffet self service style at Terraneo Complex includes a
welcome drink at the individual cost of R$75 plus 10% service tax.
JW Marriott Hotel, 2.600 Atlantica Avenue, Copacabana
(directions: between Santa Clara and Figueiredo Magalhães
streets). For reservations please call: (21) 2545 6500
and (21) 2545 6501 (Food & Beverage Department).
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www.ovadiasaadia.com.br > Anita Bernstein Rio em Foco
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People & Events
by Anita Bernstein
Rio de Janeiro & São Paulo Food & Beverage attractions
A new edition of Danusia Barbara Rio de Janeiro 2010 Restaurant Guide
has its launching event confirmed for December 8, promoted by Senac Rio
Editing Company.
Guests will have the privilege to witness chefs and establishments receiving
prizes as elected the best in Rio. A new category has been included in this
edition, Bom, Bonito & Barato, meaning those serving Good Menus, in a
Beautiful Ambiance, and offering Reasonable Prices. The event will take place
at Senac Bistrôt, a mansion constructed in 1911 located at Rua Marques de
Abrantes 99, Flamengo.
The bilingual Guide (Portuguese & English) written by Danusia will be available
for sale in bookshops from December 9th on and can also by ordered directly
from Senac Editing Company by accessing the site: www.rj.senac.br
For additional information please call: 4002 2002.
Vegan recipe book by Tatiana Cardoso
Chef Tatiana Cardoso expert in vegetarian food is launching the book: Natural
Gourmet Culinary (Cozinha Natural Gourmet). The book edited by DBA includes
65 recipes with photos by Romulo Fialdini. The chef will give autographs next
November 25th at the bookstore Vila da Alameda in São Paulo. Her menu can
be tasted at the Moinho de Pedra restaurante.
Marta Martins e Luis Fernandes
Marta is the owner of Demi Glace Retaurante counting with chef Cida
who prepares admirable creative and original recipes. Dishes are served
in 15 minutes after being ordered. Marta has partnership with her husband
Luis Fernandes at Suco Mania offering tropical Brazilian fruit juices, a great
variety of options served à la carte or in buffet style for breakfast and lunch
including cakes and delicious suggestions for parties that can be ordered
for delivery to homes and offices.
An interesting art exhibit was launched last week at Demi Glace restaurant
street floor wich tells the history of women´s panties.
Demi Glace
Phone: (21) 2240 4255
Address: Rua México, 168
Directions: Between Rua Almirante
Barroso & Av. Nilo Peçanha
Suco Mania
Phone: (21) 2544 5222
Address: Av. Treze de Maio, 45.
Directions: Near Cinelândia subway station
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Guests at the Turkish Food Festival
The successful food festival of Turkey held at the Sheraton Hotel & Resort
was attended by Luiz Antonio Roth former Director of the hotel with his wife
Yara Roth on the photo with hosts of the event: Malga di Paula, chef Zeki
Açikö the visiting chef from Sheraton Ankara Luxury Collection, next to the
Sheraton Rio general manager Marcelo Moretti and wife Sonia Moretti.
Brazilian Food Festival at the Sheraton Ankara Luxury Collection
Rogerio Siqueira, executive chef of Sheraton Rio will present Brazilian culinary
dishes next January at the Sheraton Ankara.
The hotel is now focusing on the summer attractions for guests and visitors during
Christmas and the New Year season. Menus are signed by chef Rogerio Siqueira.
Degusta Rio 2009
The 5th Edition of Degusta Rio event is being held until Sunday Nov 15, at Pier
Mauá. Among participants Luiz Incao, executive chef owner of Albamar Restaurant
which is celebrating this week 76 years and is wellknown for the fish and seafood
menu. Albamar has renewed installations and décor and also offers one entire floor
for private events.
Slow Food
Margarida Nogueira introduced in Rio de Janeiro the Slow Food Movement and
she will participate of a round table for a debate with restaurateurs.
For detailed information on the event please access:
www.degustario.com.br
11/6/2009
www.newsbyanitabernstein.blogger.com.br
(English)
Turkish Food Festival at the Sheraton Rio
(from November 4 to saturday 7)
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Photos by Anita Bernstein
Delicacies among dishes served for dinner
Tasting of the turkish culinary starts with a total of 10 different entries:
For the choice of one main dish chef Zeki offers 8 suggestions among roasted
meat, chicken and meat kebab, steamed fish Blacksea style, stuffed squid,
braised lamb meat cut in cube format, grilled veal with mashed eggplant, and
meat balls fried as mini hamburguers, with rice and onions, plus crispy lettuce,
and in a tomato salad.
Four different desserts are served in tasting style including the traditional baklava,
pudding flavored as bubble gum, apricot stuffed with nuts, white pudding with red
fruit gelly. The flower artistically designed on the dish is also edible.
Reservation is a must. Dinner from 7:30 pm to midnight. Individual cost: R$89 plus 10%
service tax. The festival is a 15 course meal including 1 bottle of wine for 2, water and
soft drinks (with refills), free valet parking during 3 hours (ticket obtained from Maître D).
Tarot is available for personal consultation at the Mirador Restaurant foyer (R$15 per person).
DJ presents Turkish songs.
Also available handicrafts with the blue eye in several formats to use as a piece of décor and
as bracelets, earings, necklaces, colorful tablecloths and elegant embroidered dresses made
with fancy materials. It is certainly worth visiting the exhibition and tasting the delicious food
of Turkey.
Sheraton Rio Hotel & Resort
Phone number: (21) 2274 1122
Location: 121 Avenue Niemeyer
Near the Leblon Mirante
Simply fabulous the taste of Turkey dishes
A perfect selection of dishes is being served until next Saturday Nov. 7th at the
Sheraton Rio Hotel & Resort with fabulous seaview of the ocean and Arpoador,
Ipanema & Leblon beaches.
Chef Rogerio Siqueira presents the authentic cuisine signed by Turkish Chef Zeki
Açiköz, from Sheraton Ankara Luxury Collection.
Present at the openning event: Chico Anysio and wife Malga di Paula and his sister
actress Lupe Giglioti.
Partnership between Sheraton Hotels and Malga di Paula
The Turkish event is being held for dinner at the Mirador Restaurant in partnership with
Malga di Paula who is promoting Turkey as a tourist, business, fashion and cultural
interesting attractions.
Chefs Zeki Açiköz and Rogerio Siqueira with hostess Isabela.
Sheraton Rio Hotel & Resort Executives Eduardo Barroso, accountant
and Marilia Lima, controller with visiting chef Zeki Açiköz.
Malga di Paula posing between Dalal Achcar and Katia Leite Barbosa who are
writing a book about Istambul to be launched in 2010.
Berna Ayata, of Serendipity International Business Agency with Nag Silveira Aché, who
attends food festivals and other culinary events promoted by Sheraton Rio.
Malga di Paula ladeada por Berna Ayata e Maria José Martines
Typical music by a Turkish DJ is among the attractions of the Sheraton Food Festival.
Events promoted by Sheraton Rio
The best food festivals of different Brazilian regions and other countries are maintained all
year round by Sheraton Rio. A tradition for guests and also for residents and visitors of Rio
de Janeiro. The food attractions are planned by Hernán Viva, Food & Beverage Director with
Ronaldinho Gaúcho, Brazilian soccer champion. Photo I took when the official team of Brazil
stayed as guests at the hotel.
The editor of Panrotas on line published about the Turkish Food Festival being held at
the Sheraton Rio with note signed by Felipe Niemeyer. All about the Travel Trade is
covered by Panrotas different publications and inserted on: www.panrotas.com.br.
Other columns signed by Anita Bernstein:
www.monitormercantil.com.br -> Gastronomia
www.ovadiasaadia.com.br -> Rio em Foco
www.estiloiesa.com.br > Delícias
www.events.blogger.com.br -> Dicas
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11/2/2009
Marcelo Massa winner of the Santos Rio Sailing Championship
Under the command of sailboat LOYAL / RED NOSE / POLY JOHN
Marcelo Massa is the champion of Santos-Rio Sailing competition.
It took 29 hours and 14 minutes facing in 200 miles wind difficulties
until getting to the Rio de Janeiro Yacht Club located at the foot of
Sugar Loaf Mountain in Urca.
Marcelo Massa was previously the champion of the International Sailing
Competition held at ilha bela island, and he was also winner of the previous
Sailing Championship held in São Paulo.
Photo of Marcelo Massa and his team of Loyal sail boat who participated
of the Santos-Rio competition upon each one receiving a medal at the Yacht
Club cerimony posing next to Eduardo Pinedo commander of vice champion
Oi Sorsa.
Marcelo Massa wearing a medal and celebrating with champagne nexto to
his brave team.
 
Eduardo Pinedo aplauding the champion Marcelo Massa.
Santos-Rio
The 59th Santos-Rio Sailing Competition was the kick off of the Rio de
Janeiro International Sailing Competition which is considered the second
most important Brazilian Sailing Circuit (being held until today, November
2nd.)
Marcelo Massa celebrates
Marcelo Massa mentions that sailing was a very difficult and stressing .
He has been participating of this class of competition since 2004.
Vip Sailing Day Event and Marcelo Massa photos
were taken by Anita Bernstein at the RJ Yacht Club
For notes in Portuguese on the Rio de Janeiro International Sailing
Competition and other Culinary & Events news please access:
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www.ovadiasaadia.com.br
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VIP Sailing Day at the Rio de Janeiro Yacht Club
The VIP event held last October 24th at the RJ Yacht
Club was in honor of yachtsman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston.
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston (born March 17th, 1939) was the
first person to sail single handed and non-stop around the
world between June 14th, 1968 and April 22nd , 1969.
Guests attending the VIP Sailing Day reception were invited
to sail around Guanabara Bay for about two hours. Sir Robin
embarked on a sail boat under the command of Torben Grael,
who is an Olympic Brazilian champion awarded with a great
number of gold medals. Lars Grael, Torben´s brother among
other relatives also participate of sailing competitions and are
winners of medals.
The VIP Sailing Day event was hosted by Vice Commodre Carlos
Alberto Pereira de Oliveira, next to Comodore Hélio Lyra de Aquino,
with Torben Grael, Brazilian Olympic Champion and the visiting British
guest Sir Robin Knox-Johnston.
Among other guests: VIP Claudio Francisco Negrão - of Transpetro - and
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston with Flávia Monteiro Goffi (center) Planning Director
of Media Wellness® Comunicação Objetiva.
Torben Grael & Sir Robin Knox-Johnston.
Carlos Alberto Pereira de Oliveira, RJ Yacht Club Vice Commodore with
Anna & Acúrcio de Oliveira, who is the President of Monitor Mercantil
Newspaper. Torben Grael and wife Andrea Soffiatti Grael.
 
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston ready for the sailing tour around Guanabara Bay.
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VIP Sailing Day at the Rio de Janeiro Yacht Club
The VIP event held last October 24th at the RJ Yacht
Club was in honor of yachtsman Sir Robin Knox-Johnston.
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston (born March 17th, 1939) was the
first person to sail single handed and non-stop around the
world between June 14th, 1968 and April 22nd , 1969.
Guests attending the VIP Sailing Day reception were invited
to sail around Guanabara Bay for about two hours. Sir Robin
embarked on a sail boat under the command of Torben Grael,
who is an Olympic Brazilian champion awarded with a great
number of gold medals. Lars Grael, Torben´s brother among
other relatives also participate of sailing competitions and are
winners of medals.
The VIP Sailing Day event was hosted by Vice Commodre Carlos
Alberto Pereira de Oliveira, next to Comodore Hélio Lyra de Aquino,
with Torben Grael, Brazilian Olympic Champion and the visiting British
guest Sir Robin Knox-Johnston.
Among other guests: VIP Claudio Francisco Negrão - of Transpetro - and
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston with Flávia Monteiro Goffi (center) Planning Director
of Media Wellness® Comunicação Objetiva.
Torben Grael & Sir Robin Knox-Johnston.
Carlos Alberto Pereira de Oliveira, RJ Yacht Club Vice Commodore with
Anna & Acúrcio de Oliveira, who is the President of Monitor Mercantil
Newspaper. Torben Grael and wife Andrea Soffiatti Grael.
Sir Robin Knox-Johnston ready for the sailing tour around Guanabara Bay.
Marcelo Massa wins the Santos Rio Sail Championship
Under the command of sailboat LOYAL / RED NOSE / POLY JOHN
Marcelo Massa wins as champion of the Santos-Rio Sail competition
after 29 hours and 14 minutes facing in 200 miles wind difficulties until
getting to the Rio de Janeiro Yacht Club located at the foot of Sugar
Loaf Mountain.
Marcelo Massa was previously the champion of the International Sailing
Competition held at Bela Island (ilha bela island) and he also won the
São Paulo Sailing Championship.
Marcelo Massa and Loyal champion team of the Santos-Rio sailing competition
after receiving medals at the Yacht Club podium next to Eduardo Pinedo and team
of Oi Sorsa vice-champion.
Marcelo Massa wearing a medal and celebrating with his team with champagne.
Eduardo Pinedo salutes Marcelo Massa.
Santos-Rio
The 59th Santos-Rio Sailing Competition was the kick off of the second
most important Sailing Circuit event in Brasil (being held from October 23
until November 2nd.)
The sailing boat Oi Sorsa commanded by Eduardo Penido arrived in
second place.
Marcelo Massa celebrates
Marcelo Massa mentions that sailing was a very difficult and stressing since
becaus of the types of wind. He participates of theis competition since 2004.
Vip Sailing Day Event and Marcelo Massa photos
were taken by Anita Bernstein at the RJ Yacht Club
For notes in Portuguese on the Rio de Janeiro International Sailing
Competition and other Culinary & Events news please access:
www.anitabernstein.blogger.com.br
www.ovadiasaadia.com.br
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8/7/2009
Culinary & Events
Hans Donner top designer who invented Timension, creator of TV Globo logo - among many
others for different companies, events, and products, lines of furniture - celebrated his birthday
on Friday July 31st. His wife and inspiring muse Valeria Valenssa programmed a surprise
party inviting relatives and friends for a superb cocktail lunch at the traditional Albamar
restaurant, located at Praça XV downtown Rio de Janeiro. Menu was signed by the new
owner and chef Luiz Incao, former Copacabana Palace and Sheraton Rio Hotel & Resort
executive chef. The party went on for six hours and was very much appreciated by all
guests: family members and friends.
Photos by Anita Bernstein:
Valeria Valenssa with niece Nora Donner and husband Boris Schuldiener. The couple
came especially from Europe for the event representing the family, her father who is Hans
brother, his mother and sister.
Chef Luiz Incao sided by Hans Donner and Valeria Valenssa
Valeria´s relatives: Caíque next to his daughter Thuany, wife Marcia and mother
Vera Conceição dos Santos. Thuany is having a sweet 15 birthday party next Saturday,
August 8th when she will be dancing the waltz with Hans Donner, her godfather.
Hans Donner with friend Roberto Stein, who is part of TV Globo´s Videographics departmentde
Father´s Day in Rio de Janeiro
As usually hotel restaurants are the best bet to enjoy a great meal when celebrating
important dates. Next Sunday, August 9th is Father´s Day recommend contact with
carioca hotels for information and reservation. Among others I am listing phone numbers
below to check menus signed by the best chefs in town, such as: José Ribeiro (Sheraton
Barra Hotel & Suites: 3139 6000); Rogerio Siqueira (Sheraton RioHotel & Resort: 2274 1122);
Gerard Diviney (J W Marriott: 2545 6500; Helbert Moura (Cæsar Park Ipanema: 2525 2525);
Roland Villard (Sofitel: 2525 1232); Francesco Carli (Copacabana Palace: 2548 7070); Jean
Yves Poirey (Rio Othon Palace: 2106 1500); and Dino Pisellini (Inter Continental: 3322 2200).
The Windsor chain of hotels offer same top quality level, served in buffet style and promotes
Father´s Day at several properties, phone numbers of selected hotels are listed as follows:
Windsor Barra (2195 5000); Excelsior (2195 5800); Miramar (2195 6200); and Florida (2195 6800).
The newest Windsor acquisition, totalling 11 properties is former Le Méridien, now under total
renovation and still not baptized, and its grand opening should be next year, still to be confirmed.
Urca attractions
The Sugar Loaf tourist point located in Urca offers two attractions, one of them is the rodízio
restaurant next to the main entrance called Zozô. Taking the cable car to the second mountain
called Morro da Urca Father´s Day celebration includes samba show while eating the typical
dish Feijoada.
Bar & Restaurant Urca
Three generations of Armando Gomes family offer the best choice while selecting Portuguese
and Bahian delicious menus served à la carte. Portions are enormous and enough for about 3
people with good apetite! And cost is the lowest in town. Located on the top floor It has a
fantastic view of Guanabara Bay. A typical bar (botequim) occupy the street floor and service
is exteded across the street overlooking the boats around the fantastic area. Reservation is a
must by calling: (21) 2295 7744).
Baskets for Daddy
The Bakers, located in Copacabana & Ipanema offers baskets as gift suggestions named in honor
of Father´s Day called: Bom Dia Papai, Te Adoro Papai e Te Amo Papai.
Red Angus São Paulo
Gifts are offered for all fathers having lunch at Jardim Paulista Red Angus: an apron and a mini
bottle of sparkling wine Baby Chandon. Menu is signed by chef Rogério Carneiro da Cunha.
São Paulo Restaurant Week
The restaurant promotion called São Paulo Restauran Week in its 5th edition will take place during
the period from August 31st to September 13th. The event is expected to attract 500 visitors to more
than 200 restaurants participating, among them, just to mention a few: chef Sergio Arno´s La Pasta
Gialla; Porto Rubayat; Erick Jacquin; Eau; La Brasserie; and Le Buteque. Dishes to be served are
inspired on French culinary. Menus have fixed prices: at lunch timeR$ 27,50 and at dinner: R$ 39
including first dish, main platter, and dessert. An additional R$1,00 (or more) is suggested which
is for donation to a child foundation called Fundação Ação Criança.
Anita Bernstein
anita@mls.com.br
Acess also in Portuguese:
www.anitabernstein.blogger.com.br;
www.ovadiasaadia.com.br
7/5/2009
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Culinary & Events in Brasil
French Food Festival at the Sheraton Rio - July 8th to 11th
Pizza Day - July 10th suggest to celebrate at the hotel Pizza Place
This is the French year in Brasil and the Sheraton Rio promotes an authentic food festival
served à la carte at the Mirador restaurant, with live music. The menu is signed by Sheraton
executive chefs Rogerio Siqueira of the property in Rio de Janeiro and the visiting Alexandre
Hughes Valaurie from Sheraton Buenos Aires Hotel & Convention Center.
Menu includes one apetizer, one main dish, and one dessert, to select from a a variety of options,
as listed below:
Apetizers
Tomato carpaccio with artichockes à la Provenzal
Leeks, lobster and foie gras compression with balsamic vinaigrette
Salmon textures: marinated, rillette and tartare
Cheese quiche with ementhal and brie cheeses
Salad with mall green leaves and parsley juice.
Trilla fish soup.
Main dishes
Toothfish with soft garlic and sweetened tomato Tatin
Paw of lamb sweetened with thyme and rosemary, stewed vegetables & couscous.
Duck thigh with wild mushrooms & cassis. Paillasson potatoes.
Veal prepared in red wine, served with fresh pasta in saffron sauce.
Loin of veal in croute of fine herbs with Dauphinoise gratin
Desserts
Pineapple and mango ravioli and its honey with rum candy
Lavenda scented crème brûlée
Chocolate Moelleux
Cup with mascarporne cheese and red fruits
Sweetened banana and bitter chocolate tart
The event will be held this month of July from 8 to 11 (starting at 7pm until midnight).
Individual cost: R$ 89 (reais), including 1/2 bottle of wine, water, and soft drink.
Pizza Day in Brazil: July 10th
A good suggestion is to taste great pizzas, at the Sheraton Rio celebrating the Pizza Day on July
10th or at any other date. Reservation is a must at the Pizza Place, located by the pool area to
enjoy a fantastic ocean view.
Sheraton Rio Hotel & Resort
121 Niemeyer Ave. Next to the Leblon
Mirante, Rio de Janeiro
Phone.: (21) 2274 1122.
Please also access columns in Portuguese:
www.monitormercantil.com.br Coluna: Gastronomia
www.anitabernstein.blogger.com.br
www.ovadiasaadia.com.br Coluna Rio em Foco
www.nossojornalrio.com
7/4/2009
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German Culinary at Landhaus
Every first Sunday of the month the Landhaus restaurant offers a typical German
musical show at lunch time. Located at a farmhouse transformed into a restaurant
with pleasant atmosphere and with the cordial personal attention given by the owner
Erika Meiswinkel who presents traditional recipes of tasty dishes. It is important to
book reservations well in advance since it only opens during the weekend.
Landhaus German Restaurant
Opens on Friday, from 6 to 11 pm, Saturday from 2 to 11 pm and Sunday from 1 to 4 pm.
Address: 615 Geremário Dantas Ave, Pechincha, Jacarepaguá, Rio de Janeiro. Entrance is
located at the corner of Rua Maença and there are plenty of parking area inside, at no charge.
Phone numbers: (21) 2425 4683 & 392 0107
http://www.landhaus.com.br
Promotional action
Free boxes to serve hotdogs, hamburgers, and chicken popcorn at home or during parties,
are offered as a courtesy by Perdigão. The promotion action expires by the end of August
or until stocks last. Boxes are available in supermakets, and shops, in a total of 160 sales
points located in south and southwest regions of Brazil. The exclusive boxes are reusable
and come in three different drawings that were common as a style of pop art in the sixties.
The promotion called: Lanchou, Ganhou - is valid when buying a minimum of two Perdigão
products combining among: hamburger, hot dog, and chicken popcorn.
For more information please call Perdigão Toll Free Number:
0800 7017782 or access the site: www.perdigao.com.br
4/14/2009
Journey Through India aboard Emirates Airline
The Emirates Airline launched a campaign batpized as Journey through India
with the purpose of customizing services to please passengers of India. Catering
and entertainment services rendered aboard now include typical food and beverage
and other programs that are offered by crew members.
Dubai e VIP lounge da Emirates no aeroporto
 
Vegetarian and spicy food
The new catering services include meals and drinks typical of Indian and maintain
western menu for passengers of different nationalities.
More dishes of the typical culinary of India served aboard Emirates Airline
 
A total of 163 flights per week cover 10 cities of India: Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Calicut,
Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai e Thiruvananthapuram.
Terry Dale, Services Division Vice President mentioned that India is a huge country
presenting different culinary, languages and habits. He considers extremely important
to expand the Emirates Airline Services in and out of India in order to improve the
quality of services adapting them according to places of origin of the airlines clients.
For information & reservation please access: www.emirates.com
Anita Bernstein
Public Relations
& Columnist
anita@mls.com.br
4/13/2009
A Taste of India at Sheraton Barra
A typical event based on the culture of India will take place at
The Sheraton Barra Hotel & Suites next Friday, April 17, 1909.
Photos by Anita Bernstein
(Feb 2009)
José Ribeiro, Brazilian Executive Chef with Sintia Gomes the Sheraton Barra General Manager and
Clay Sawyer, Food & Beverage Manager and Malacacheta Duo musicians who perform at the hotel
on Saturdays at the Feijoada and other events at the Terral Restaurant, and by the pool & leisure area.
 
Clay Sawyer the Food & Beverage Manager was inspired on the culinary experience of the executive
chef José Ribeiro in Great Britain. For about 15 years José lived in London learning and practicing the
culinary art of different origins. A great number of descendents from India live in the mainland and
influenced by their eating preferences many restaurants were successful in hiring native experts to
include a variety of dishes including spicy delicacies on their menus.
It is the first time that a hotel in Rio de Janeiro offers a complete program based on the flavors of India
its culture, dance, music, and décor. Different musical styles will be presented as selected by DJ
Sergio Afonso.
The Atlantic ballroom will be enhanced by a colorful décor making the ambiance transformed into a
representative piece of India.
Menu of India signed by chef José Ribeiro
- pakora (batter fried onion, potatoe & fried spinach)
- chicken Tikka (chicken pieces on a skewer)
- meat samosa (meat Indian wonton) (in Portuguese: pastel)
- vegetarian samosa (vegetarian Indian wonton)
- brinjal (fried eggplant)
- curry (chicken curry)
- jasmin rice
- shrimp curry with pineapple
- spicy fish balls
- potatoes with curry & lentils
- zalata (cucomber salad with pepper)
- mangoes chutney
- Naam (sea salt) (Portuguese: sal grosso)
- chapati (coriander) (Portuguese: coentro)
- bread (Prtuguese: assado na chapa)
Desserts: A variety of tropical fruit is served to help
minimize the spicy taste of the typical Indian dishes
Sheraton Barra Hotel & Resorts
Typical Event of India: Flavors & Culture
Friday, April 17, 2009 (10pm to 4am)
Atlantic Ballroom (Salão Atlântico)
maximum capacity: 400 people
Tickets sold at the hotel (R$120 per person)
includes food served and open bar (8 years whiskey)
Address: 3.150 Avenue Lúcio Costa, Barra da Tijuca, RJ
Phone number direct line: (21) 3139 8019
or Switchboard number: (21) 3139 8000
website: www.sheraton-barra.com.br
ANDREA BOCELLI Italian Singer presents shows in Brazil
The Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli Italian presents live shows in Brasil.
The first performance will be held Saturday April 18, 2009 in Rio de
Janeiro at the HSBC Arena stage. Tickets cost: from R$100 to R$200
(Brazilian currency: reais).
Sunday April 19 Bocelli will participate of TV Globo program as announced
by Fausto Silva (Domingão do Faustão).
Andrea Bocelli Show in Rio de Janeiro – Friday April 18, 2009
Place: H S B C Arena, na Barra da Tijuca, RJ
Address: Avenida Embaixador Abelardo Bueno, 3401
For Information please call: (21) 4003 1212 e (11) 4003 1212
Reservations on line: www.ingressorapido.com.br.
The program is classified as free and children will be admitted
to the show if accompanied by their parents.
Event promotion by: Dançar Marketing & Comunicações
Cultural support by: Redecard
Andrea Bocelli will perform for the São Paulo public at an open air area, at no cost.
Date: next Brazilian Holiday on Tuesday, April 21st at: Parque da Independência.
Anita Bernstein
E mail: anita@mls.com.br
3/28/2009
Earth Hour March 28 for 60 minutes
from 8 30 pm to 9 30 pm: GMT -03:00
WWF Brasil joined WWF World Campaign inviting the population, institutions, tourist
points, and commercial establishments to switch off signs and lights during one hour on
Saturday March 28th. It is expected 1 billion participants in about 2,000 cities in 80 different
countries. The campaign started in Sidney, Australia 2 years ago to express the concern on
climate changes that affect life quality.
Fix your watches
Hora do Planeta
8:30PM Saturday 28 March 2009
The official starting time in Brazil is 8.30 pm: GMT-03:00 (Greenwich Mean Time – 3h)
Campaigns for the benefit of the Planet
WWF founded 50 years ago as the World Wildlife Fund, by a small group
of enthusiasts and reached worldwide proportion now counting with 5 million supporters
in 90 countries of the 5 continents represents an important role with investments so far
of over 1 billion dollars assisting over 12 thousand projects.
Earth Hour on TV
A publicity campaign in Brazil is signed by DM9DDB Agency counting with Luciano Huck
and show business artists and athletes who are concerned with the global climate changes.
88 countries are estimated to participate switching off lights
 
In Rio de Janeiro lights will be switched in different tourist points like: Sugar Loaf,
the Statue of Christ the Redeemer, Flamengo Park, and Copacabana Beach.
WWF Site on line in Portuguese:
www.wwwf.org.br
WWW Site on line in English:
www.panda.org
The world participation of the Earth Hour
http://www.flickr.com/photos/earthhour_global/sets/72157615780247025/show/
3/23/2009
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Austrian Food Festival and Art Exhibit at Casa da Suíça, RJ
Chef Volkmar Wendlinger and graphic designer Hans Donner are presenting
Brasilidade: an art exhibit combined with a typical Austrian culinary festival. During
the event, being held at Casa da Suíça until Sunday March 29, dishes being served
were portrayed and are shown with a series of outstanding graphic designs by Hans,
a world famous local resident.
Volkmar, born in Austria moved to Brazil to continue his career in Copacabana
at the Ouro Verde hotel. Hans was born in Germany and raised since the age of
two in Austria, his mother´s homeland. A couple of years after graduating as
designer Hans also moved Copacabana and started an outstanding career after
creating TV Globo´s logo.
Art Exhibit & Food Festival Menu
The public is invited for attend the exhibit, free of charge, from noon until 8 pm.
Food festival and regular multinational menus are served à la carte. Austrian
typical dishes are offered as a four course meal and charge is R$83, per person.
It includes griesnockerln suppe; hering im element; one among two options:
mousseverkrustetes seezungen filet or lungenbraten “Erzherzog Johann”; and as
dessert pfirsiche und sein parfait glacé. Another option is for individual orders of
one or more dishes. Soups and first dishes cost from R$19,90 up to R$45,50.
Main dishes run from R$52 to R$57, and each one of four desserts cost R$16.
The most famous Austrian dessert is artistically presented in the form of cubes
and each one of them is topped with a letter forming its name: S A C H E R.
Attention when ordering the Salzburg soufflé, it is more than enough to share
among four.
Peach with its parfait glacé is offered as an individual portion.
(photo by: Casa da Suíça)
Photos (by Anita Bernstein) shown below were taken during the opening
night. Just one of them was photographed on a weekday lunch.
Valeria Valenssa, wife and inspiring muse of Hans Donner
is shown among his art work depicting Brazilian flag colors.
Hans Donner &Valeria Valenssa with Nilton & Lucia Nunes.
Hans and Valeria with friends: couple Carlos Varela & fiancée.
Aldo &Andrea Wandersman with chef Volkmar Wendlinger,
who is promoting his first food festival of the year.
At a recent lunch at Casa da Suíça Camille Richardson, who is the
Commercial Attachée based at the Rio de Janeiro American Cosulate
General with Roy Devereux a British subject.
Casa da Suíça Restaurant is located on the same building
as the Swiss Consulate General at 157 R. Candido Mendes,
Glória, RJ. Brasilidade Art Exhibit & Food Festival: from March 20 to
Sunday 29 (Noon-3 pm & 7 pm –Midnight) daily except Saturday
(7 pm to Midnight). Phone number for reservations: (21) 2252 5182.
Valet parking is available.
To read same article with menu in Portuguese please access:
www.anitabernstein.blogger.com.br.
2/10/2009
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Anita Bernstein
anita@mls.com.br
Dining out and having fun during the the Carnaval Season in Rio de Janeiro
Suggestions by Anita Bernstein in English. Please read below part of a most
complete Carioca Carnaval program of festivities to be held at the five star
Sheraton Rio Hotel & Resort.
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Sheraton Rio Promotes the 2009 Carnaval with fun Events
Feijoada Carioca and Food Festivals served in buffet style
A most complete program of attractive events is being offered by the Sheraton Rio
Hotel & Resorts starting Saturday February 21st with its twice awarded Feijoada
Carioca. It maintains the title of the best Feijoada among the Rio de Janeiro hotels
as voted on line by Gula Magazine readers for the past two years (2007 & 2008) and
thanks to the creativity of the Executive Chef Rogerio Siqueira. As part of the
Carnaval Feijoada delicious acarajés will be prepared live by an authentic Baiana. The
shrimp delicacy will also be served à la carte in portions for individual orders by guests
at the swimming pool & resort area and also by calling the hotel room service extension.
The Feijoada buffet includes a section of light feijoada of black beans prepared with
vegetables, plus roasted chicken breast among other dishes.
Live Carnaval Music
Beija Flor musicians from Nilópolis will be performing live during Carnaval on Saturday
February 21st event by the pool area, overlooking a fantastic view of the ocean and of
Ipanema & Leblon beaches. Hernán Viva Food & Beverage Director informs
that all the Carnaval events are offered for the hotel guests, Rio de Janeiro residents
and visitors in general. In case of bad weather the Feijoada Carioca will be served at
the Mirador Restaurant on the 5th floor.
(AB panoramic view from the Mirador Restaurant)
Readers are advised to taste the complete Feijoada Carioca, as a preview next
Saturday February 14th at regular cost and to return on February 21st to watch
a Carnaval sample of an authentic samba show. The traditional black beans dish
is served weekly on Saturdays from noon until 4 pm at the Mirador restaurant in
a most pleasant atmosphere. It shows an elegant display with different cuts of meats
on bubling pots with black beans and more pans with all the traditional ingredients
that compose the most popular Brazilian typical dish served in three stations including
desserts and caipirinha.
Food Festivals
As part of the Carnaval events the Sheraton Rio offers two culinary main attractions in
buffet style and signed by Chef Rogerio Siqueira at lunch time at the Casarão
Restaurant by the pool area, as follows:
Sunday Feb 22nd Seafood Festival
Monday Feb 23rd Bahian Typical Food Festival
Sheraton Barra promotes Carnaval Gala Mask Ball
Sheraton Barra Hotel & Suites presents the second edition of its mask ball next Friday
Februrary 13 with live Carnaval music until 4am and presenting DJ Michael Muller. A
complete buffet and drinks are included at a nominal cost of R$120 (for ladies) and of
R$150 (for men). Masks will offered at the entrance of the ball room. Menu signed by
José Ribeiro, Brazilian Executive Chef with international experience.
The Império Serrano School of Samba will perform during the gala event. It is required
that participants go dressed in in black and/or white.
Sheraton Barra Hotel & Suítes:
Av. Lucio Costa 3.150 Barra da Tijuca,
RJ. Phone.: (21) 3139-8000.
Tropical Flavor Feijoada at the Cæsar Park Ipanema
The Cæsar Park hotel is promoting two Feijoadas, the first one as a Carnaval
preview on Saturday February 14th and again on the 21st Carnaval day. On
both occasions the black beans typical Brazilian dish menu signed by executive
chef Helbert Moura will be served on buffet style at the second floor ball room with
colorful décor. Live music by the regular hotel band and additional sound and
performance by members of the Imperio Serrano School of Samba.
Cæsar Park Ipanema
Av. Vieira Souto, 460
Reservations require pre prayment
at the hotel during commercial
working hours. Additional information
by calling: (21) 2525 2525.
Anita Bernstein food writer wishes you all Bon Apétit and a
most happy & fun Rio Carnaval season in Rio de Janeiro! ! !
For more suggestions read columns in Portuguese:
Rio em Foco > www.ovadiasaadia.com.br
Hotels & Resorts > Jornal Monitor Mercantil
Aonde Vamos? > www.nossojornalrio.com
(Jewish on line and printed newspaper)
www.anitabernstein.blogger.com.br
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American visiting Chef tastes Cæsar Park Feijoada
Chef Diana Temple offers creative catering services
(photo at her property in California)
Chef Diana Temple is the owner and head chef of a creative catering in Malibu
is wellknown by Hollywood movie industry celebrities. She cooks for the most
sophisticated wedding parties and for corporate events. She left her property for
a brief visit to Rio de Janeiro to learn about the Brazilian culinary as a research
to include dishes on her diversified menu, for her site and to be part of a new book.
Diana has previously been in Bali for cooking classes and enriched her vegetarian
menu with more unusual options.
In Rio the American chef enjoyed tasting the Cæsar Park Feijoada, where she met
the hotel executive chef Helbert Moura, a Brazilian born in Minas Gerais.
(photo by Anita Bernstein PR Consultant)
Chef Diana took a great amount of photos and was interested in learning from the chef
some recipes of local typical dishes. She was surprised to observe that Chef Helbert
includes tabule and guacamole as part of the Feijoada salad station. She admired the
variety of Brazilian desserts, in the same buffet with Portuguese and French pastries.
Diana Temple offers full catering service and plans unique events including intimate in-
home parties or Barbecues on the beach. Her professional "family" helps organizing
complete details necessary for a succesdful event including entertainment. Menus are
personally designed and professionally served by a well trained staff. The Criative
Catering kitchen is located at the scenic Malibu Nature Preserve, perfect for year
round option of indoor or outdoor events also on the beach, as well as poolside cocktails
and dinner on the clubhouse deck.
Diana's Creative Catering
23852 Pacific Coast Hwy. #120 Malibu,
California, United States of America
Phone: 310.457.2620
News on Hotels & Resorts are published in Portuguese
in differente Columns by Anita Bernstein
Please access:
www.anitabernstein.blogger.com.br
www.events.blogger.com.br
www.ovadiasaadia.com.br --> Rio em Foco
www.estiloiesa.com.br ---> Delícias
www.nossojornalrio.com.br ---> Aonde Vamos?
www.monitormercantil.com.br ---> Gastronomia
and also on the printed issue.
12/8/2008
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In Portuguese: www.anitabernstein.blogger.com.br
E mail: anita@mls.com.br
Danusia Barbara is launching her new Restaurant Guide of
Rio de Janeiro 2009 Edition on Monday, December 8.
(Photos: Senac RJ website on line)
The authograph night is promoted by the Senac Rio de Janeiro Editing Co. only
for invited guests at the Sheraton Rio Hotel & Resort. At the occasion many
prizes are given to the most outstanding chefs, restaurants, and different categories
of professionals who are dedicated to offer their best services. The bilingual edition
includes more than 700 food & beverage establishments. The top ones are awarded
with 5 stars. A cocktail will be served with menu of delicacies signed by Rogerio
Siqueira a prize winner as awarded as published on the 2008 edition.
Danusia Barbara is the author of about twenty books on culinary products and
of important successful restaurants and their chefs. Among the books she wrote
a collection called Rio, Sabores & Segredos (Rio, Flavors, & Secrets) including:
Tomato; Beans; Eggplant, Pig, Potato, Seafood, and Rice.Other titles: Satyricon –
O mar à mesa; and Le Saint Honoré: Paris–Rio.
     
Danusia Barbara
Authograph Night Event
Sheraton Rio Hotel & Resort
Av. Niemeyer, 121,
next to Leblon Mirante
Tel.: (21) 2274 1122
Editora Senac Rio
www.rj.senac.br
11/22/2008
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Columns in Portuguese:
www.anitabernstein.blogger.com.br
www.estiloiesa.com.br > Coluna: Delícias
www.nossojornalrio.com > Coluna: Aonde Vamos?
E-mail: anita@mls.com.br > Rio de Janeiro, RJ
Theme Events in Rio de Janeiro & in São Paulo
Text & Photo by Anita Bernstein
01. Israel Food Festival by a visiting chef from Israel from 25 to 29 November at SP InterConti
02. Thanksgiving Dinner Celebrated at the JW Marriott RJ next Thursday November 27th.
03. Food & WineTasting in Paraty, RJ from 29th to 30th November.
Travel Department of Israel promotes the II Food Festival in Brazil
The Chefs for Peace Association uses culinary as an instrument to spread wishes of
Peace. The Tarsila Restaurant will feature a typical food menu including kebabs, varenikes,
guefilte fish among many other dishes.
II Israel Food Festival from 25 to 29 November
Tarsila Restaurant, InterContinental Hotel
1123 Alameda Santos, Jardins, São Paulo
Phone: (11) 3179 2613
www.intercontinental.com/saopaulo
Thanksgiving Dinner at the J W Marriott, Rio de Janeiro
The traditional Thanksgiving Dinner will be offered next Thursday at the J W Marriott Terraneo
Restaurant. Advanced reservation is a must. Menu is signed by the Irish Executive Chef Gerard
Diviney, and it includes all the delicious typical dishes.
Chef Gerard is responsible for the Terraneo Complex including the Japanese Restaurant Taiyou,
that means SUN.
Toys for Tot´s Campanha de Doações de Brinquedos
In support of the social campaign Toys for Tot´s, promoted by the US Consulate
General, the Marriot Hotel RJ is accepting donations of brand new toys to be given as
Christmas gifts for distribution by Social Institutions.
Thanksgiving Dinner at the J W Marriott Hotel
Terraneo Restaurante open for the public and a private dinner
is reserved for the American Society Members at a ballroom.
Thursday Nov. 27 (from 6pm to 11pm)
2.600, Av. Atlântica, Copacabana
(between streets Figueiredo Magalhães & Santa Clara).
Price per person at Terraneo: R$ 75 plus 1 new toy for donation.
Drinks are not included. Buffet is free for children up to 6 years
and 50% discount on the buffet is granted to children from 7 to
12 years of age. Advanced Reservation is a must
New Year 2009
The hotel has an outstanding view of Copacabana Beach where the famous News Year s fire
works exhbit takes place at exactly midnight. The hotel is accepting reservations for the New
Year s celebrations and it certainly offers exceptional conditions for guests and visitors.
New Years reservations are charged in advance.
Tel.: (21) 2545-6500 / (21) 2545 6551 & (21) 2545-6557
Food Festival in Paraty, Rio de Janeiro
The Paraty Convention & Visitors Bureau is promoting a Food & Wine Festival during the
weekend, from 28 to 30 November. Italian culinary of the Toscana & the Piemonte will be prepared
by Italian Chef Luciano Bossegia with wines selected by Luiz Gastão Bolonhez. Two hotels participate
of the theme event offering special rates.
Paraty Convention & Visitors Bureau
(24) 3371 2669 - www.paratycvb.com.br
11/1/2008
PÃO DE AÇÚCAR CANDIDATO AO TÍTULO UMA
DAS NOVAS 7 MARAVILHAS DA NATUREZA
Sugar Loaf deserves the title as one of the New 7 Wonders.
VOTE FOR SUGAR LOAF AS A NEW 7 WONDERS of the WORLD
The Sugar Loaf Mountain is among the candidates do win the title as one of
the New 7 Wonders of the World. And it is for sure among the Most Beautiful
Natural Sites.
The first stage of the contest expires next December 1st, 2009.
Just access the internet: www.votepaodeacucar.com.br
Your vote is very important! And please also tell your friends
to vote. Just follow instructions on the website.
Thank You very very much!!!
Anita Bernstein
newsbyanita@gmail.com
INSTRUCTIONS IN PORTUGUESE
on how to vote for SUGAR LOAF
PASSO A PASSO DA VOTAÇÂO:
1- Iremos redirecioná-lo para o site oficial onde já estará marcada
a opção MONTANHA DO PÃO DE AÇÚCAR.
2- Você deverá preencher seu e-mail e escolher, por ordem de preferência,
os outros 6 indicados como Os candidatos são classificados em continentes
e regiões. Primeiro, selecione a região e, em seguida, clique em um candidato
no menu suspenso. Não é permitida a repetição de um dos indicados.
3- Preencha os dados cadastrais solicitados ( nome, idade, país, e-mail)
4- A confirmação do voto será enviada para seu email cadastrado. Basta clicar
no link no anexo da mensagem.
A votação popular nesta 1a fase termina em 31.12.08 e elegerá as 77 "Maravilhas
da Natureza". A New7Wonders, fundação que promove o concurso irá selecionar
dentre estes 77, os 21 finalistas que irão concorrer na 2a fase.
A 2a fase se estende durante o ano de 2009 e elege as 7 "Maravilhas da Natureza",
divulgadas em janeiro de 2010.
Acesse a Internet e faça Download dos arquivos e ajude a divulgar a campanha!
Esteja você entre os milhares de apoiadores desta campanha.
9/18/2008
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Delicious Feijoada served at the Cæsar Park Hotel Ipanema
The Brazilian most typical dish has black beans as one of its main
ingredients. It is usually served at hotels and restaurants on Saturdays
at lunch time.
Presently Helbert Moura, born in Belo Horizonte, capital of Minas Gerais,
is the Executive Chef who signs all menus served at Cæsar Park Hotel
restaurants, the Lobby bar and ballroom events.
(photo by CPRJ)
He is responsible of maintaining the top quality of all the ingredients. The intention
is to keep the public happy and returning to enjoy a variety of culinary options at all
the hotel outlets.
Cæsar Park Hotel Ipanema
The Most Famous Feijoada Carioca
is served at Galani Restaurant, 23rd floor
Penthouse area with swimming pool.
460 Vieira Souto Avenue, RJ
(corner of Maria Quitéria Street).
Phone number: (21) 2525 2525
9/12/2008
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Events in Rio de Janeiro & São Paulo
Coverages by Anita Bernstein - RJ
and Ovadia Saadia – SP capital & interior
Stella Caymmi and Evandro Teixeira holding her new book
Stellinha launched her second book last week in honor of her late
grandfather: Caymmi and the Bossa Nova for his 70 years of music.
He was 94 when passed away a couple of weeks ago.
Stella is also the author of a previous book Dorival Caymmi: o Mar e
o Tempo about her grandfather s personal life, outstanding and
successful career as a composer, musician, and singer.
Among many photos the book shows Caymmi holding a guitar with the
ocean on the background taken by photographer Evandro Teixeira
which occupies two full pages. That image inspired the local Government to
start arrengements for providing a Statue just like that photo of Dorival
Caymmi to be part of Copacabana Beach Posto Seis scenarium.
Many friends of Nana, Dory and Danilo, of the Caymmi´s family attended the launching
of Stella´s new book.
Photos by Anita Bernstein
Dory and Helena Caymmi, will soon return to their home in Los Angeles.
One of the founders of Bossa Nova Carlos Lyra and wife Kate participated of
the event held at Mistura Fina, in Ipanema as well as Paulo Jobim.
Paulinho is the son of Antonio Carlos Brasileiro Jobim, also known as Tom Jobim.
Among many songs Tom wrote with Vinicius de Moraes the world famous Bossa
Nova song The Girl from Ipanema.
 
Mexican Independence Day Event and the IV Food
Festival preview held at the São Paulo Cæsar Park
(photos by Ovadia Saadia)
Mexican Independence Day was celebrated on a preview dinner with the
presence of Salvador Ariola, Consul General in São Paulo.
The event hosted at Cæsar Park was the kicking off the Food
Festival on its fourth edition.
Menu signed by Rafael Castro Martinez, a visiting chef who specializes
in modern Mexican culinary at the Fiesta Americana Veracruz Hotel, Golf of
Mexico, of Posada Chain.
Photos by Ovadia Saadia
Salvador Ariola, Mexican Consul General, Claudia Coelho, General
Manager, Cæsar Park SP and Lúcio Yamashitafuji, Aeroméxico
Airline Manager.
Swiss chef Dominique Führer, of Cæsar Park SP with the visiting
chef Rafael Castro Martinez, and Ante Dapic, F&B Manager of the
hosting hotel.
Márcia Paes, Cæsar Park SP Sales Manager, and Luiz Carlos Fogaça,
newly appointed Sales Manager for the hotel in Rio de Janeiro.
Prime Minister of Norway visits Brazil
Jens Stoltenberg, the Norway Prime Minister is being honored
next Monday at the Rio de Janeiro Yacht Club at a business lunch meeting,
with Sergio Cabral State Governor, importers, exporters, and members of the
Norwegian Fishing Council (ConselhoNorueguês da Pesca).
This event being promoted in Brazil is entitled Tradition, Trade, and Technology.
It has the purpose of an integration between Brazilian and Norwegian government
officials. One of the participants is Kari Gulbrandsen, Director of the Norwegian
Seafood Export Council and Innovation. The Council is involved with the promotion
of Norwegian Seafood products worldwide and Brazil represents the world s major
consumer market in volume for Norwegian Codfish. The history of the Norwegian
codfish which Brazilians call “bacalhau”, is over 160 years and its market is still
in solid growth.
Guests will taste new codfish recipes by Dadá from Bahia
The creative recipes made with Norwegian Codfish Bacalhau da Noruega
include moqueca (a type of stew usually prepared with fish or seafood), a
combination of codfish with spaghetti, and a mouth watering codfish farofa.
 
All the recipes with the Norwegian Codfish created by the Brazilian chef are published
in the book – “Bacalhau da Noruega faz a festa com segredos da Dadá” which will be
distributed during the event. Dadá who is well known for her charisma and
captivating smile.
Menu to be served at the business lunch includes:
Caldo (Norwegian Codfish broth) and
bolinhos de bacalhau (a typical Brazilian appetizer
made with Norwegian Codfish, originated in Portugal)
Main dishes:
Moqueca de Bacalhau da Noruega com mamão verde ou chuchu
Norwegian Codfish simmered in pepper and oil with green papaya or chayote
Farofa de Bacalhau da Noruega à baiana
a side dish made with mandioc flower and Norwegian Codfish
a typical dish from Bahia, Northeast of Brazil
Dessert:
cocadas baianas
coconut sweet from Bahia
Bar Arts at the JW Marriott RJ
An organic drink is the newest concept called Bar Arts to be served among
a great variety of cocktails being launched next Tuesday September16th at the
carioca Marriott Hotel.
More than 250 exotic drinks were created as oriented by Dale DeGroff
who signed the project developed by Marriott International to be implemented
at a great number of hotels and resorts. Careful attention is given to the quality of
ingredients to achieve the objective of serving well balanced and tasteful drinks
as prepared with style and charm by individual barman.
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Blog and Column on Culinary & Events
>In Portuguese: www.anitabernstein.blogger.com.br
>Brazilian Newspaper: Monitor Mercantil edited in
Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
> www.estiloiesa.com.br Coluna Delícias
>Rio on Focus by Anita Bernstein
www.ovadiasaadia.com.br
Other uptodate variety news by OS
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9/10/2008
Political Meeting at the Copacabana Palace
Three of the candidates running for Mayor of Rio de Janeiro will present their
proposed programs at the Copacabana Palace Hotel at 4 pm today Sept.10.
This is a a brief translated note based on the announcement inserted yesterday
on the website edition of Monitor Mercantil newspaper.
The original note appears on today s printed editions distributed in Rio de Janeiro,
São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, and Brasília, the Federal Capital.
Ellections
The Travel Trade Associations of Rio de Janeiro promote a meeting with the
top three candidates to Mayor of Rio de Janeiro: Eduardo Paes, Jandira Feghali
and Marcelo Crivella. The ranking is according to a research as published by
Data Folha, dated of August 23.
Rio de Janeiro chapter of ABIH, the Brazilian Hotel Industry Association
promotes the event in partnership with ABAV/RJ, ABBTUR, ABEOC/RJ &
ABRASEL.
Candidates will present their individual priority projects focusing tourism.
At the end they will be submitted to questions posed by the audience of top
executives and professionals of the Travel Trade Business. It is the first time
that the five Institutions participate of a such meeting.
Copacabana Palace Hotel Golden Room
1.702 Atlantic Avenue
www.copacabanapalace.com.br
Columns signed by Anita Bernstein
in Portuguese:
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www.ovadiasaadia.com.br > Rio em Foco
www.estiloiesa.com.br > Delícias
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E mail: anita@mls.com.br
09.03.2008
German Culinary at Landhaus Restaurant
Erika Meiswinkel promotes next September 7th, a new German typical menu
for lunch with live music that is also presented on the first Sunday of each month. The
former farmhouse is now a restaurant with flower gardens. Rooms are decorated
with objects and paintings similar to the ones used in German residences.
A special option on the à la carte menu is offered next September 7: Nürnberg sausage
served with potatoes salad and sauerkroute with imported beer such as Weihenstephan
or Krombacher Pils 500ml. A portion for two has the promotion price of R$ 55.
German style cold cuts used by Erika on her recipes are manufactured by Salsicharia Klaus,
criated by Klaus Dieterle and now under the management of Heloisa and son Alex Dieterle.
Erika Meiswinkel and Heloisa Dieterle.
(photo by: Anita Bernstein taken at the
Oktoberfest promoted at the Sheraton Rio)
Landhaus Restaurant
Opens for dinner on Fridays and Saturdays
and for lunch on Saturdays and Sundays.
Adress: 615, Geremário Dantas Avenue,:
Jacarepaguá (entrance gate is located on
the street corner of Maença Street)
Phone: (21) 2425-4683 & 3392-0107
08/ 29/ 2008
Siree Bunnag, the Royal Ambassador of Thailand and
Daniel Sauer, Honorary Counsul of Thailand in Rio de Janeiro
They participated of the Thai Food Festival being held by the Caesar Park Hotel
Ipanema on the same table with Roberto Eduardo Timm, State Department, Under
Secretary for International Relations of the State Government and Maria Cecilia
Drummond.
(photo by Anita Bernstein)
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