Coming back from the movies the other night we met Rogerio at the corner of our street – selling small antiques and nicknack from the top of his car. He parked the car conveniently in front of a bar, so that he could join in the bar crowd while waiting for customers. Truly Rio!
I just had to buy a small box and got a ring for free! nighttime bargaining at its best!
We just got back from what might be another top candidate for our most favorite restaurant in Rio – Brasserie Rosario in Rua do Rosario 34 in the Center of Rio, not far from the Cultural Institute of the Banco do Brasil. It is a french inspired bistro. You can chose from their vast selection of cheeses and antipasto, try their french fare or indulge like I did in Oysters with a glass of Chadonnay – what a perfect way to spent Saturday lunch.
For dessert there was this difficult choice of wonderful tarts, so my men took two:
Definitely coming back!
Recipe for salmon steaks with minted broad beans for 4
- 4 salmon steaks
- 600g of frozen broad beans
- 1 bunch of fresh mint chopped
- 2-3 spring onions finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic pressed
- 2 limes
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
Boil the frozen broad beans for about 5 minutes in boiling salted water, drain and mix with fresh mint, garlic, spring onions, juice of 1 lime, a dash of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Fry the salmon steaks in olive oil, season with salt and pepper and sone lime juice. Serve with the broad beans. Easy, healthy weekday dinner!
makanandcomida 
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