Category: Gastronomy
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The Best Barbecues in the World. The Brazilian One is Among Them
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Americans love to barbecue in the summer. However, as famous as this culinary technique is in the country, the United States is far from being an ‘expert’ on the subject. There are regional variations and customs in destinations from South America to Africa and Asia considered the best in the world by experts. The famous…
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Quadrilhas Juninas, Popular Folkloric Dance of Brazilian Festivals, Officially Recognized as National Cultural Expression
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As quadrilhas juninas, uma das expressões culturais mais tradicionais e representativas do Brasil, agora se juntam às escolas de samba, ao forró e às próprias festas juninas como ícones celebrados do patrimônio cultural nacional. O presidente Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva e a ministra da Cultura Margareth Menezes oficializaram a medida ao sancionar a Lei…
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Festa Junina: The Vibrant Brazilian Celebration of Culture and Tradition
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In the heart of Brazil, immersed in the rich tapestry of its cultural heritage, lies a festival that embodies the essence of Brazilian joie de vivre – Festa Junina (Junina Festivals). This colorful celebration, deeply rooted in rural traditions, pays homage to the rural way of life, Catholic saints, and the abundant harvest season. From…
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Churrascaria Plataforma Once Again Listed as One of the Best Steakhouses in New York by Forbes
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This is not the first time that Churrascaria Plataforma in New York has been listed by Forbes magazine as one of the best steakhouses in the city. This year, once again, the renowned magazine gathered 22 of the best places that, according to its restaurant experts, “are well above average.” One of them is the…
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Churrascaria Plataforma Once Again Considered One of the Best Steakhouses in New York by Forbes Magazine
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It is not the first time that Churrascaria Plataforma, in New York City, has been listed by Forbes Magazine as one of the best meat restaurants in the city. This year, once again, the esteemed magazine gathered 22 prestigious places that, according to its restaurant experts, “are well above average.” One of them is the…
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Restaurants in NYC Will Have to Adapt to New Rules for Offering Outdoor Meals
The streets and sidewalks of New York City could look quite different starting August 3. This is the deadline for restaurants to sign up for the city’s new ‘outdoor dining’ program or dismantle their structures occupying streets and sidewalks. After four years of free and loosely regulated outdoor dining, the new program overseen by the…
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How Bad Are Ultra-Processed Foods?
Ultra-processed foods have become an important part of people’s diets worldwide. They account for 67% of the calories consumed by children and adolescents in the United States, for example. What are ultra-processed foods? Unprocessed or minimally processed foods – fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, beans, lentils, meats, poultry, fish, eggs, milk, plain yogurt, rice,…
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Discover the Charm of ‘Coxinha’
In the vibrant landscape of Brazilian cuisine, a standout snack encapsulates both simplicity and Brazil’s rich cultural heritage: the coxinha. Cherished for its delicious flavors and distinct shape, this snack offers a taste of Brazil’s deep culinary traditions.The History of CoxinhaDating back to the 19th century, the origins of coxinha, which means “little thigh” in…