Elite Traveler March-April 2016

elite traveler MAR/APR 2016 111

RIO DE JANEIRO'S BEST BARS…

FOR LATE NIGHT DRINKS Don’t miss the sour martinis at Baretto Londra , Rio Fasano. fasano.com.br

FOR LIVE MUSIC Enjoy a night of feisty live samba and choro at the noisy-but-fabulous old mansion bar, Carioca da Gema . barcariocadagema.com.br

FOR DANCING

FOR COCKTAIL HOUR Order a caipirinha at the Copacabana Palace’s Piano Bar . belmond.com

FOR TOP DJS There is an exclusive private club atmosphere at Clubhouse Rio . clubhouserio.com

Live native rhythms and wild dancing at the multi floor, Rio Scenariu . rioscenarium.art.br

Espiríto Santa - savor the Amazon fusion cuisine

TAKE THREE/// THE BEST TABLES IN THE CITY

ZAZÁ BISTRÔ Best table A balcony table, from which you can watch the beach crowd. Head to this art-filled house conversion in Ipanema to sample Asian-Latino fusion cooking. Dishes are beautifully prepared, ingredients are largely organic and the cocktails alone are worth the trip. +55 21 2247 9101, Rua Joana Angélica 40, zazabistro.com.br CHURRASCARIA PALACE Best table The tables in the adega area – they’re the most intimate. You can’t leave Rio without one blowout dinner. Tender cuts of carefully sourced meat are delivered to the table by sword-wielding waiters. It was founded in 1951, is loved by natives and still scoops up awards. +55 21 2541 5898, Rua Rodolfo Dantas 16, churrascariapalace.com.br

ESPIRĺTO SANTA Best table The varanda tables, which have the best views.

Tender cuts at Churrascaria Palace

Chef Natacha Fink’s daring, dazzling Amazon fusion cuisine features Brazil nuts, coconut, indigenous chili peppers and raw ginger across the menu. + 55 21 2507 4840, Rua Almirante Alexandrino 264, espiritosanta.com.br