Brazil | Burgers and Bourbon with BJ Coleman

GERO RISTORANTE – Sao Paulo, Brazil

September 14, 2011 | Posted by bjcoleman in Dinner, International, Italian| 19 comments

While in Brazil, I definitely had my fair share of pasta, but it would be remiss of me to not talk about the dinner and meal I had at GERO RISTORANTE! Last Sunday night a group of friends and I transcended in the “Beverly Hills of Sao Paulo” – the neighborhood known as Jardins. Down [...]

ANDIAMO RISTORANTE

September 12, 2011 | Posted by bjcoleman in International| 19 comments

One thing I’ve noticed about Brazilian cuisine is that it’s almost IMPOSSIBLE to escape the carbs! From the national bread (Pao de queso – a delicious and addictive cheese bread) to the nation’s Italian influence of pasta and risottos, there’s no way to avoid those pesky [...]

JUDGING MISS UNIVERSE!!!

September 11, 2011 | Posted by bjcoleman in Dinner, International| 30 comments

If you’ve been reading my blog regularly, you know I’ve been in Brazil because I had the honor of being selected as a preliminary judge for the 2011 Miss Universe competition! On the last night of the preliminaries, my fellow judges and I got got [...]

A Meal at MADADAYO & Some BRAHMA Beer!

September 10, 2011 | Posted by bjcoleman in Appetizers, Fast Food Joints, International| 11 comments

Sao Paulo hosts some amazing restaurants! I’ve already written about Figueria, but did I mention there are other great chains ranging from italian to sushi including Barbacoa, Andiamo, and even American chains such as Outback Steakhouse and Applebees are scattered throughout the city and in every [...]

McDonald’s CBO – Chicken, Bacon & Onion Sandwich!

September 10, 2011 | Posted by bjcoleman in Fast Food Joints, International, Uncategorized| 21 comments

For me, one of the best things about traveling internationally when it comes to food, is being able to check out the American fast food spots that infiltrate almost every country in the world and compare how they differ from their US counterparts. From McDonald’s to [...]

FIGUERIA RUBAIYAT – Sao Paulo, Brazil

September 8, 2011 | Posted by bjcoleman in Appetizers, Dinner, International| 18 comments

So, I’m sure you want to know – how’s the food in Brazil??? The answer: AMAZING! Fruits and vegetables are incorporated into every meal, so already you’re good on a healthy options! Heart of palm, eggplant, tomatoes, cheeses, zucchini and chorizo help shape the standard appetizers [...]

WELCOME TO BRAZIL!

September 5, 2011 | Posted by bjcoleman in International| 13 comments

Here’s a shot from my first Brazilian meal. I didnt know what it was, and I still dont. But it was a buffet, I went back for seconds, so you figure it out! If you’re Brazilian and can make out some of these recipes, hit me up and let me know!