StringGrrl sees the World

Seating for one or two is fast at the counter, but the line out the door for groups or tables is different The search for the next bowl of Ramen is a calling that StringGirl relishes in our travels. However, we do face disappointment from time to time. This is not one of those disappointing times. Source:  Veja Sao Paolo   Brazil is famous for its Japanese population going back to the early 1900's, and represent the largest population of Japanese outside of Japan.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_Brazilians  Here, we have learned to trust that great Japanese food can be found. Local beer The place was hopping with a lively crowd outside the door waiting to get in. But as StringGirl only takes up little space a seat for one at the counter was perfect. Sweet and slightly spicy chicken wings, approximating Karaage w/ Korean Sauce Managing the Portuguese only menu was a handful, we did after a moment manage to get the Engish speaker on the flo...

Ramon and Eliezer from the ESI Brazil team, sacrificed the night to have Churrascaria  What is Churrascaria? Meat and meat and maybe some meat. A quick review of  Ventoharagano.com.br   and you will see for yourself. Accoring to Wikipedia a  Churrascaria   is a place where meat is cooked in churrasco style, which translates roughly from the Portuguese word for "barbecue". If the meat spinning on the rotisserie in the window is any indication, there will be blood! https://ventoharagano.com.br/ Strangely enough, salad is a big deal at this place Selection of Hams Cheese Did we mention MEAT! https://ventoharagano.com.br/cardapio/cortes/ Terrible picture of GREAT cut of beef, CONTRAFILÉ ARGENTINO pudim de leite ninho com leite condensado