A View of Bahia

When you are preparing to travel to an unfamilar destination you often try to research or find information to give you a realistic view of your destination. For those of you heading to Bahia in Brazil look at Robin Garcia’s blog entry “Oh Bahia!” in the In the Know Traveler Blog. After reading the article you should have a sense of what makes a trip to Bahia, the area that is central to Afro-Brazilian culture, so exciting. Have you traveled to Bahia or anywhere in Brazil? Share your view of your travels in the comments!

Escape to Brazil but stay in New York

When I visited Rio last year I ate at a churrascaria chain called Porcao. I was so excited when they opened a location in New York on Park Avenue. This carnivores dream is not just about the food as the atmosphere and service also set it apart. I have dined at dinner several times and on this occasion stopped by to make sure that the service was similar at lunch. We were welcomed and seated in the airy dining area and offered the option of the Executive Lunch which consists of selecting a specific meat (salmon, chicken or beef) and the buffet or to have the Rodizio. Of course we went with the Rodizio!

What is the Rodizio you ask? Tender cuts of meat, poultry, seafood, pork, and lamb are served on skewers to your table. This continues throughout your meal with different choices and cuts of meat such as skirt steak, turkey wrapped in bacon, filet mignon, and sirloin offered. You are given a small coaster that you turn to let the waiters with the skewers know if you are still being served. Green means “Keep it Coming”. Red indicates “I am too full or don’t want anything for now” Read more