Moving to Sao Paulo, Brazil with IntlMOVE and Visiting Brasil a Gosto

Posted by intlmove on August 29, 2010 · 2 Comments 

When you move to Sao Paulo, Brazil with IntlMOVE LLC, you will have the opportunity to dine at many fine restaurants.

Brasil a Gosto is one restaurant that should definitely cross your radar.

It is easy to get to by the metro, so you have no excuse not to go! 

The restaurant was created by Chef Ana Luiza Trajano.

She wanted to create a true Brazilian dining experience where visitors of her restaurant could get a accurate flavor of Brazil.

She visited nearly 50 cities in Brazil for her research of ingredients and recipes.

In addition to opening a restaurant, she also wrote a book by the same name.

Both the book and restaurant are results of many hours of research and hard work.

Her meals are prepared with her own little twist using the highest quality local ingredients from Brazil. 

Every day the menu at Brasil a Gosto offers a different three-course executive lunch special.

A different hot dish is also prepared that highlights in a specific Brazilian region.

The dinner menus vary by day as well!

There are so many different dishes you will be able to try, that there is not enough space to list them all! 

Whether you go for lunch or dinner, you will want to try appetizers, main courses, desserts and anything else you can get your hands on.

Everything is delicious. 

To start out your meal, you can try the tapioca crisps that come with a coconut and crab mixture for dipping.

There are also cubed cheese lollipops that are slathered with molasses. 

Some of the meals utilize local tubers like yucca, yams and different varieties of bananas.

Baru nuts are also a popular ingredient in many of the meals at this restaurant.

These nuts are rich-tasting like cashews, but many say they have a peanut-like flavor.

The main meals use a variety of different meats like pork, goat, chicken and beef.

You can try the Tilapia with Baru nuts or other unique meals made with local Brazilian flair.

Pirarucu with lemongrass and ginger might be one variation, while pirarucu with puree of squash and sweet potato might be another dish to try.

The many choices leave your taste buds wondering which flavors are coming next. 

The restaurant is an elegant two-story building with a very tropical feel.

Pictures of farmers, gardens, farms and other Brazilian images adorn the walls.

The ambiance is modern and you can even see cooking demonstrations on the screens located in the restaurant. 

Brasil a Gosto has won many awards and was even named the best restaurant in Sao Paulo.

You will have many choices when dining out, but you will not go wrong when you visit this restaurant for lunch or dinner.

The well-known chef will be sure to present you will some of the best culinary delicacies you will ever have the opportunity to try. 

When you move to Brazil with IntlMOVE LLC, you can learn a great deal about the food of Brazil by dining at Brasil a Gosto and reading the book.

You can learn about recipes from all over Brazil as well as how to utilize ingredients found naturally in your new country.

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Moving to Brazil and Dining at Porcão Rio

Posted by intlmove on July 15, 2010 · 3 Comments 

IntlMOVE will ship your household goods to Brazil, but the real adventure starts when you have finally settled into your new home.

IntlMOVE will ship your furniture and anything else you need to make your house a home in Brazil.

After you have unpacked and adjusted to a new routine, there is a lot to explore in Rio de Janeiro.

You will want to try many different restaurants and places to go in this amazing city.

One restaurant you will want to try is Porcão Rio.

Porcão Rio actually means “big pig” in Portuguese, but don’t let that dissuade you from trying this excellent restaurant.

This is a buffet-style restaurant that is popular with the rich and famous.

This is a sophisticated restaurant that will be sure to tempt the most discriminate taste buds.

If you are a meat-lover, Porcão Rio is the place for you!

You can try many different cuts of pork, beef, mutton, chicken and other meats that are brought directly to your table on skewers.

The meat is tender and seasoned to perfection, which is why Porcão Rio has remained popular for years.

There is also a buffet that serves seafood, salad and a number of other side dishes.

You will also find cheeses and sushi that you can enjoy on your visit.

The food is fresh and made with a creative flair that adds flavor to a number of different meals.

If you save room, you can even try one of the many desserts that are beautifully displayed.

You will start out at the buffet, but don’t load your plate too full.

As soon as you sit down, you will be surrounded with servers bringing you different types of meat on skewers.

There is a constant flow of different types of meat, so you are bound to find many that you enjoy.

This restaurant is as popular with the locals as it is with the tourists.

You will want to go on an empty stomach because you will undoubtedly leave feeling full.

There are so many different types of foods to try that you will not want to miss out on any of the experience.

If you are feeling a little wild, you can even enjoy a full bar at this restaurant.

The drinks are a little expensive to match the upscale dining experience.

You have to try the caipirinha, which is Brazil’s national drink, and is made with made with cachaça, sugar and lime.

Cachaça is made from distilled sugarcane juice and is the most popular distilled beverage in Brazil.

You can even ask the servers if they have this drink with different types of fresh fruits available.

You can try caipirinha made with kiwis, passion fruit or other tropical choices.

If you are moving to Brazil with children and still want to go for an exciting night out, you will be happy to know that Porcão Rio has a supervised children’s play area.

You can drop off your children and eat until you can’t eat anymore!

Porcão Rio offers a great view of Sugarloaf to enhance your dining experience.

However, you will have to get there early as it is only visible when it is light out.

If you need a little more privacy for a business dinner or a special event, you will be accommodated if you arrange for this in advance.

Porcão Rio has private dining areas for a more intimate dining experience for your guests.

You can visit Porcão Rio at:
Rua Barão da Torre, 218
Rio de Janeiro 22411 

Porcão Rio is a great place to dine for special occasions, when you have visiting guests or when you are really, really hungry.

IntlMOVE (www.intlmove.com)  can even ship extra clothes in larger sizes along with your household goods in case you want to dine here often!

Moving to Brazil will be an experience you will never forget or regret.

Contact IntlMOVE for your international shipping needs and then enjoy your time in Brazil while dining at Porcão Rio.

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