Local restaurants
Socialite-favoured Gero (+55 (0)21 2239 8158) serves revamped European cuisine, such as lamb stuffed with foie gras and osso buco with mushroom stew. Authentic Japanese ingredients (shipped across the Pacific) are on offer at Tenkai (+55 (0)21 2540 5100; www.tenkai.com.br). For Portuguese dishes such as classic codfish and seafood stew, try Antiquarius (+55 (0)21 2294 1049). Boox (+55 (0)21 7853 7740) in Ipanema is an Italian restaurant (with renowned risotto and an international wine list) that practically turns into a nightclub after hours.
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