Monday, July 26, 2010

My favorite haunts in Porto Alegre

This post is a Public Service Announcement. If you are in Porto Alegre, or soon will be, you would do well to find yourself here.


After your delicious risoto, you can visit the rest of the list in no particular order.

Priscilla's - sticky buns
Budô Sushi - saké! just kidding. super-fresh sushi
La PizzaMia - General Artigas
Restaurante Copacabana - cordeiro/lamb
Prinz - crazy hot mustard and stuffed pork signature dish
Na Brasa - Sunday afternoon churrasco rodizio
Sakura - summertime ambiance
Alto Astral II - simple, tasty, classic plates
Bar do Nito - ambiance
Lourival - ambiance
Agua Doce Cachaçaria - wicked cocktailing
Café Santo da Casa - an espresso with a view
Champanharia Ovelha Negra - champagne and charm
Mercado do Chopp - ambiance
Santíssimo - ambiance and a great caipirinha
Boteco Natalício - happy hour snacking
Apolonário - ambiance
Mercatto d'Arte - late night ambiance
Penguim - late night... something.
Cachorro da República - late night, curbside hot-dog-eatin'

...or at home with Flor da Maça's signature pizza and a liter of Bohemia.

Bom Apetit!
Louquinha Gauchinha