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The Indian government has launched an ambitious capacity-building programme to upgrade skills for planning good urban transport policies
India needs solutions and strategies to improve sustainability of transport system in the cities, director general of the New Delhi-based Institute of Transport has said, reports PTI.
"We need a wide range of strategies," Bharat Indu Singal said at a plenary forum on "New Vision for Sustainable Urban Transport," in Singapore today.
Supports for such strategies were coming as the Indian government has already launched an ambitious capacity building programme to upgrade skills for planning good urban transport policies, he told the forum, which is part of the World Urban Transport Leaders Summit 2010 being held by Singapore Land Transport Authority 30th June to 1st July.
Additionally, the government has also tied its financial aid with the cities bringing in reforms including institutional set ups.
"This has obviously worked," added Singal.
He pointed out that previously the institutions were weak and the urban transport was being managed by 20 odd agencies without any coordination either on planning or on operation.
On environment, he said, "We have improved emission standards, especially the percentage of sulphur in diesel and petrol is to be lowered to 0.5% from 8% previously".
Singal has also called for immediate action on short-term and long-term plans for the cities.
The short-term initiative would be to make the cities "walkable" by providing footpaths and non-motor traffic by providing cycle tracks.
For the long-term, he called for sustainable public transport system which must be city-wide to ensure people are able to complete the full journey.
"If the people have to worry about the first mile and the last mile of their journey, they would take out their cars," he said.
Furthermore, he stressed on the need for holistic planning in managing the public transport system and traffic network that would benefit the people.
All components of public urban transport must be planned in a comprehensive and holistic manner and implemented together for full benefits, Singal said.
Lastly, he called for control on cities' urban outlays, as it would lengthen the public transport journey.
Singal also highlighted the need for people-friendly interchanges for changing transportation modes.
The interchanges should be vertical or adjacent but not 200 metre apart which would discourage people for taking a walk.
Under the Open Acreage Licensing Policy, companies can suggest any block for offer at any time, without waiting for the announcement of the bids under the New Exploration Licensing Policy
After eight rounds of auction, India is moving towards Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP), where oil firms can choose the blocks they want to explore without waiting for the government to put them on offer, reports PTI.
"Our intention is to move to the OALP regime as soon as possible," oil minister Murli Deora said at the signing of the Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) for blocks awarded in the eighth round of auction.
"Under this policy, companies can suggest any block for offer at any time, without waiting for the announcement of the bids under New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP)," he said.
Companies can choose any area or block they wish to explore for oil and gas and approach the government for award. The government will then put up an offer for that particular area.
"The block will be awarded to the party giving the best bid," Mr Deora said.
The OALP is likely to be preceded by a last round of auction under NELP (NELP-IX) by the end of the year.
"It would be our endeavour to launch NELP-IX round in the third quarter of 2010," Mr Deora said.
For the OALP to become operational, the establishment of the National Data Repository (NDR) was a pre-requisite.
"Directorate General of Hydrocarbon (DGH) is in the process of setting up the NDR, which will archive all exploration and production (E&P) data, under one roof," minister of state for petroleum and natural gas Jitin Prasada said.
"Certain regulations regarding ownership of data, sharing of information in the public domain, etc will be required to be formulated while setting up the NDR. These issues are being looked into," he said.
DGH director general S K Srivastava said that $1.34 billion investment has been committed in oil and gas hunt in the 36 blocks that were bid for in the NELP-VIII round that concluded last year.
"This was better than $1.2 billion investment committed in the previous round (NELP-VII)," he said.
State-owned Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and its' partners will sign contracts for half of 34 oil and gas blocks awarded in NELP-VIII.
In all, Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) for 31 out of the 36 exploration areas that were bid for in the eighth edition of NELP were signed tomorrow.
Of the 70 blocks offered in NELP-VIII, only 36 attracted bids from interested companies. Bids for two blocks were rejected and only 34 blocks were awarded. Of these 34 blocks, PSC for 31 were signed today and the rest would be done later.
ONGC and its partner won 17 areas out of a maximum of 25 blocks they bid for.
Among the 24 deep water blocks that the government had put on offer, only eight received bids, all of which were single bids.
ONGC and partners signed PSC for seven, while Cairn Energy Plc of UK inked contract for the other.
Of the 28 shallow water blocks on offer, 13 received bids.
BHP Billiton Petroleum won three, while ONGC got five of these as lead partner and one where Oil India Ltd (OIL) was the operator. Cairn Energy got a KG basin offshore block.
Rick Bott, executive director and chief operating officer, Cairn India said, "Cairn only bid for two blocks and secured both of them."
"The award of the KG-OSN-2009/3 block, which was also the most contested offshore block, allows us to use our knowledge and experience gained from Ravva (oil and gas field off the east coast) and increases our presence in the prospective Krishna Godavari (KG) basin," he said.
"The award of the MB-DWN-2009/1 offshore block gives us the opportunity to test a frontier basin and will act as a focal point for further evaluation of the offshore west coast of India," he said.
"The award of both blocks underlines our confidence in India's hydrocarbon resources and our continued commitment to explore for new oil and gas resources in the country," he added.
As egards 18 onland blocks, bids were received for 15, four of which went to ONGC. Other winners include Jubilant, Oil India, NTPC and Esveegee Steel.
Sources said that the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) had in March rejected Deep Energy's offer for two onland blocks in view of "very low percentage share of profit to the Government."
ONGC signed PSC for seven deep-sea blocks—five as the sole operator, one as a joint operator with OIL and one with the BG Group of UK as the operator.
Its other partners in deep-water blocks included Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation (GSPC), GAIL India, NTPC and Andhra Pradesh Gas Infrastructure Corporation. Shallow water blocks had Indian Oil Corporation and Adani Welspun Exploration Ltd as additional partners.
In all, ONGC got 17 blocks—in 14 as operator and three as non-operator. In the previous seven rounds too, ONGC had won almost half of the 203 blocks awarded.
The rupee loans to exporters engaged in four labour-intensive sectors—handicrafts, carpets, handlooms and SMEs— will be exempt from the base rate system, but the lending rate to these sectors cannot fall below 7%
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Tuesday exempted the rupee loans to exporters engaged in four labour-intensive sectors—handicrafts, carpets, handlooms and SMEs—from the base rate system, a new minimum lending rate that will be effective from next month, reports PTI.
The RBI, however, clarified that the lending rate to these sectors cannot fall below 7%.
"If the interest rate charged to exporters (of the above sectors) goes below the base rate, such lending will not be construed to be violative of the base rate guidelines," it said in a notification.
Currently, the government provides interest subsidy of 2 percentage points on these loans subject to the condition that banks will charge interest rate not exceeding the benchmark prime lending rate (BPLR) minus 4.5%. From 1st July, base rate will replace BPLR.
The country's largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) on Tuesday announced its base rate at 7.5%, the lowest amongst all banks. This means that SBI can provide loans to exporters in these sectors below 7.5% but cannot provide them below 7%.
As per industry sources, while exports in segments like gems and jewellery and engineering goods have started showing signs of recovery, these four sectors continue to reel under the global demand slowdown.


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Never worked with this, but the directions seem to indicate: org.gjt.mm.mysql.Statement stmt = (org.gjt.mm.mysql.Statement)dbConnection.createStatement(); int count = stmt.executeUpdate("INSERT INTO ..."); // here i need to catch the ID that was just created // in the auto_increment field.. id = stmt.getLastIncrementId() I don't know the type this method returns, but its probably not to hard to find out. Randy -----Original Message----- From: Cato, Christopher [mailto:email@example.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2001 4:55 PM To: email@example.com Subject: OT: mm.mysql - getLastInsertID() question Hello. I'm wondering if anyone here would like to elighten me on how to use the getLastInsertId() function in the mm.mysql jdbc driver?? I know it's an offtopic question but if you can help, please do so. I need to retrieve the auto_increment id of the last row created in a table. Since there may be concurrent writes to the same table, I cannot do a "select max(id)" to get it. I need to use the method in mm.mysql. Only problem is, I just don't know how to use it. Quoting m.matthews (mm.mysql authour): -------------------------------------- With my driver, MM.MySQL available at http://www.worldserver.com/mm.mysql/ you can call get the id`s of AUTO_INCREMENT inserts by casting your java.sql.Statement/PreparedStatement to org.gjt.mm.mysql.Statement/PreparedStatement and calling getLastInsertID() on it. -------------------------------------- Now, how do I use this from the following code snippet? my code: -------------------------------------- public void createSite(String a, String b, String c) { try{ // guess I need to cast this some other way, but how? Statement stmt = dbConnection.createStatement(); int count = stmt.executeUpdate("INSERT INTO ..."); // here i need to catch the ID that was just created // in the auto_increment field.. } catch (SQLException e) { log(e.getMessage()); } } Regards, Christopher Cato --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: email@example.com For additional commands, email: email@example.com
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After the kickoff, I use play action to pass the ball downfield to my tight end. I'm moving the ball smoothly until the Bruins all of a sudden get a case of dropitis. Three passes in a row dropped. Nothing is more frustrating than calling the perfect play only to watch your receivers mishandle the pass. The Sooners get the ball back, but I'm able to intercept the pass and run it back to the 20. A few plays later and it's 21-7, and by the time the fourth quarter comes around, I've added a field goal to go up 24-7. Game over&#Array;right? Wrong.
This is when Adrian Peterson goes nuts. A 40 yard run here, a 60 yard run there. Before I know it, I'm up 24-21 and Oklahoma goes for the onside kick. I recover, but on the next play, Jrob fumbles. Oklahoma takes three plays to score a touchdown and with 30 seconds left, they take the lead 28-24. What a complete collapse on my part, especially considering it was my character who coughed up the ball at the end.
But that's when it happened. My Impact Player decided to make the biggest impact of the season so far. I hit my tight end on an out along the right sideline, and just when it looked like I was about to be shoved out of bounds by the safety, I cut back inside, stiff armed the defender down to the ground and ran the length of the field for the touchdown. I don't think I've been that excited about a play in a videogame for years. I even let out a yell in the office and people gathered around to watch the replay.
UCLA wins 31-28 and on the screen it flashes that this was my #1 Greatest Game with a greatness score of 1722.
I head back to my dorm and immediately check the picture on my computer screen. Do I have the girlfriend of a fumbler or of the guy who just rushed for 186 yards and 3 touchdowns for an undefeated UCLA team.
Damn, still the fat chick. That's what I get for dropping the ball like that.
I check the Heisman watch, though, and I made the list! Jrob is #5, behind the big timers like Peterson and, of course, Leinart. UCLA has also moved up to #16 overall. It could come down to the last game of the season where I play USC to determine everything from the Heisman to the National Championship.
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Hammond's Bungalow was the personal and unique residence of John Hammond on Isla Nublar in the Jurassic Park novel. It contained a small living room with a coffee table, and six video monitors that displayed animals around the park. It also had an elegant dining room and bedroom, with an almost Japanese styled design. It was located in the nothern sector of the park, within a palm tree grove in the Visitor Area.
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Baseball vs. Dayton -- Postgame Notes
Kentucky vs. Dayton
Postgame Notes
Feb. 21, 2016
Harley Park -- Spartanburg, S.C.
FINAL SCORE: No. 25 Kentucky 15, Dayton 2
Team Records and Series Notes
- Kentucky is 2-1 and Dayton is 0-3.
- UK leads the all-time series with Dayton, 9-2, also winning the last meeting in 2012.
- This is the first meeting between the two teams on a neutral site.
- UK head coach Gary Henderson has a 228-177 all-time record in his eighth year. He is the fastest coach to reach 200 wins in program history.
- Under Henderson, UK is 201-10 when staked to an eighth-inning lead and since he arrived in Lexington to direct the pitching staff, UK is 353-22 when owning an eighth-inning lead.
- Kentucky will return to action on Friday vs. UC Santa Barbara in the Tony Gwynn Classic. The game will be broadcast live on the UK Sports Radio Network, with Dick Gabriel voicing the action.
Team Notes
- UK is 2-1 when scoring first.
- Kentucky has a 2-0 record in neutral-site games.
- UK is 2-0 when collecting 10 hits or more.
- UK is 2-1 when hitting a home run.
- Kentucky had a season-high 20 hits and 15 runs.
- A six-run inning in the seventh and again in the eighth marked UK's largest of the year.
- UK hit eight homers in a single game, its best output since hitting six homers vs. Dayton in 2012.
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- Freshman leftfielder Tristan Pompey doubled and tripled for the first time in his career.
- Pompey belted a homer over the rightfield fence, the second of his opening weekend.
- He then ripped his second homer in as many at-bats, sending it over the rightfield fence for his first multi-homer game.
- Pompey is the first player to hit home runs from both sides of the plate in a single weekend since Ryan Wilkes (2005-08).
- Junior JaVon Shelby made his team-leading 108th consecutive start.
- Shelby has reached base safely in 94 of his 110 career starts.
- Shelby has 116 hits in his career, passing Gunner Glad (2010-11) for 38th in UK history.
- Shelby hit his first two homers of the year and the 15th of his career.
- The Shelby family have hit combined to hit 48 home runs for Kentucky.
- Shelby had his first career multi-homer game.
- Shelby doubled for the fourth time on the year and the 15th time in his career.
- Senior right-hander Kyle Cody made his team-leading 29th career start, appearing in his 48th career game.
- Cody has 11 quality starts in his career.
- Cody has worked three consecutive quality starts.
- Cody retired 22 of the final 24 hitters he faced.
- Junior DH Gunnar McNeill collected a two-hit game.
- McNeill has reached base safely in 11 of his 17 career NCAA starts.
- Junior outfielder Marcus Carson hit his first career home run, his first in 125 career at-bats.
- Carson has reached base safely in 19 of his 29 starts.
- Sophomore catcher Troy Squires doubled down the rightfield line to record his first career hit in the third inning.
- Cottam belted his first career homer in the eighth inning.
- Freshman catcher Kole Cottam recorded his first career hit and RBI as a pinch hitter in the seventh.
- Cottam hit his first career homer in the eighth.
- Sophomore shortstop Riley Mahan stole his second career base.
- Mahan had reached base safely in 19 of 25 career starts.
- Mahan had his second career triple and first of 2016.
- Junior outfielder Zach Reks made his first career start.
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Five graduating seniors from Harker Heights High School each received a $1,000 scholarship from the Heights Kiwanis Club on Tuesday.
Receiving scholarships from the Kiwanis Club/P.R. Cox Memorial Scholarship program were Emily Cumming, Chase Lalouette and Carson Lesperance.
Cumming will study business and political science at Central Texas College and said her goal was to be the first woman president.
"I hope to make you proud in reaching my political goals," she said.
Lalouette, will attend Dallas Baptist University, where she will major in political science and pre-law. Her goal is to complete law school and become an advocate for children.
"Your investment of time and money is well worth the effort and I thank you for this contribution," she said.
Lesperance will attend Sam Houston State University after graduation.
"I want to major in early childhood education and become a first grade teacher with a certification to teach kindergarten through fourth grade," Lesperance said.
Andrew Loughran received the H.B. Davis Memorial Scholarship, in honor of Davis, who was a charter member of the Heights Kiwanis Club.
He will pursue a chemistry degree from the University of Texas at Austin.
"I plan to use my education to change the world," he said.
Sandra Tenore, received the first Stewart C. Meyer Memorial ROTC Scholarship, honoring the late Heights mayor and major general who was the commander of the former Test and Experiment Command at West Fort Hood.
Tenore will attend Central Texas College and will focus on a degree in general studies.
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The U.S. troop surge in Afghanistan ended last week. Conditions in Afghanistan are mostly worse than before it began.
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When times get tough, money gets tight. And when money is more difficult and expensive to borrow, it's especially important for small businesses to take steps to ensure that their cash flows keep flowing. Here are five ways to protect your cash flow and help your small business ride out the storm.

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One of the key factors in weathering any storm is knowing that it's coming and what direction it's moving. Keep an eye on the leading indicators for your business and be aware of changing economic conditions.

Prepare cash flow projections for the next year. This will help you to see what changes need to be made and when. If such-and-such happened and your predicted cash flow dropped x%, what could you do?

2) Review your credit policies and the credit histories of customers and/or clients.

Managing your customers' credit is an important part of cash flow management. Weed out unprofitable customers, those that cost more to maintain than they add to the bottom line. Flag those who have a history of slow payment.

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Landlords, lenders and contractors are not impervious to changing economic conditions so trying to renegotiate is worth a shot. For instance, if the lease on the premises of your bricks-and-mortar business is up, you may be able to negotiate a more favourable rate with your landlord - especially when other retail property is standing empty. A less expensive lease will let you free up more of your cash each month and get more of a cash flow going.

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Reality star Lauren Conrad shows that even though cameras follow her every move, she's just like us.
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Women dread yeast infections. They are inconvenient, uncomfortable and a generally unwelcome addition to their lives. However, it's possible to help prevent yeast infections by using acidophilus. Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of acidophilus.
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Understand how acidophilus works against yeast. Many different microorganisms work with and against each other, to keep the human body healthy. Acidophilus is the microorganism that helps keep the candida, which causes yeast infections, from getting out of control.
Know where to find acidophilus. Yogurt naturally contains acidophilus. Therefore, if you enjoy yogurt then this is good news for you. You can simply eat one serving or more of yogurt each day to keep a steady source of acidophilus entering your body. On the other hand, if you aren't a huge fan of yogurt, you can take acidophilus capsules, which you can find at many drug stores. Take these as directed on the package.
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The Penguin one of the most underused and awesome baddies in Gotham. Enjoy
I think Penguin is one of Batman's best villains. Burton/DeVito's take on him was very distinctive. I hope we'll see Penguin as a villain a future Batman solo film but then less grotesque as Burton/DeVito's. I think they should put the emphasis on Cobblepot being a villain to Bruce Wayne, Oswald being a mirror to him, which he is. I think he could be a great crimeboss too. Philip Seymour Hoffman would've made a great Penguin. Can't really think of anyone else now eh
I dunno if he's underused so much as Tim Burton corrupted the public image of him with Batman Returns and PINO (Penguin In Name Only).
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Bonaparte posted a topic in Frontpage NewsIf you like LEGO ships you should take a closer look at the 5T Light Terraman "La Contessa de Victoria" by our member Captain Wolf.
Bonaparte replied to Capt Wolf's topic in Brethren of the Brick SeasI this new ship of yours Captain Wolf. Very nice and original color scheme, great shape and a mighty stern!
Bonaparte replied to Holodoc's topic in LEGO Events and User GroupsDue to a personal issue I cannot confirm my attendance at this moment. Maybe things change when the event gets closer and I can still join (to be seen...). So for now let's do the room booking without reserving a spot for me (I'm sure I'll find a pot if I would still manage to come).
Bonaparte replied to Fugazi's topic in Forum Information and HelpYes, it's a new option on the latest software version which allows to select one tag to be shown in such a long annoying red banner. I've already manually disabled this for most of the topics that were shown on the first page of each forum. Each topic needs to be edited to change this, so it's a bit annoying.
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I noticed this also after the upgrade and I'm no fan of this. We'll look into this. But more important, it seems we found and fixed THE problem the admin team has been investigating for a long time now I'll let Jim to communicate more details about this.
We are now specifically looking into this issue. And also Invision support is being contacted. I hope a fix can be found for this soon.
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Bonaparte posted a topic in LEGO Events and User GroupsEurobricks Event 2017 Gunzburg, Germany Location: Gunzburg, Germany Dates: Thu 27th of April –Dates: Sat 29th of April 2017 (so travel days are Wednesday and Sunday). Accommodation: We will stay at a very nice place with a variety of apartments called Kirchenbauerhof located 3 km from LEGOLand Gunzburg near the famous river Donau. The place has a lot of history and it was originally a farm. Address: Gästehaus Kirchenbauerhof, Georg Linder jun., Leipheimerstr. 7, D- 89347 Bubesheim Event program: - Thursday: Daytime: Legoland park Evening: Short EB presentation + relaxing, some contests and socializing at the Kirchenbauerhof. - Friday: 9h30: A walk through nature in the beautiful surroundings of the Kirchenbauerhof (around 5 to 8 km). After the walk till 16h: relaxing, some contests and socializing at the Kirchenbauerhof. 16h: Visiting historical center of Gunzburg + dinner in a nice Biergarten - Saturday: We take a trip to Munich by train for visiting the historical city, some LEGO shopping and food consumption. Signing-up: The sign-up topic is located here. Room allocation: To do Some pictures of Munich: The LEGO Brand store in Munich: LEGOLand Gunzburg: The Kirchenbauerhof: Blast from the past:
Bonaparte replied to Holodoc's topic in LEGO Events and User GroupsIndeed, and it bring us right in the old center of Munich without stress or hassle
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Bonaparte replied to Bonaparte's topic in LEGO Events and User GroupsThere are usually several doctors at the EB event, so that should not be a problem
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Lookbook: Rose, White and Booze!7:00 AM
Happy almost 4th of July! My sister and I designed these limited edition fourth of July tees for our line and they sold out super fast. Seems like you guys love booze as much as us! Haha!
t+j Designs tee - only size XL left
J Crew Shorts - these are old but they now have these cute heart print ones
Prada Wedges - old but I just bought these wedges and I'm obsessed!
Chloe Bag - apparently the mini Marcie is hard to find these days! I was only able to find it at Saks here. I talked to several SA's at Nordstrom that can't believe I have one as they only carry the small crossbody style but nobody has the mini Marcie. Here's the small size which I have as well, it's really not that small, don't let the name deceive you but it is a good size. I love the Marcie!
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I hope those of you in the US have a fantastic fourth! We are still figuring out our plans but I'm sure it will be filled with lots of hamburgers, hot dogs and fireworks. Oh and of course, lots of rosé for me! :)
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|Reviews for Metroid Prime 3 Boogeyman
| Mitsuki Shigamatsu chapter 8 . 1/9/2010
Wow, very creepy. Please continue, I want know what happens next!
| Mitsuki Shigamatsu chapter 4 . 1/9/2010
Hey! This is pretty good! Please continue. I want to know what happens next!
| Carlee chapter 1 . 11/9/2005
Don't listen to them.I thik your story's great
| CyberneticMagician chapter 8 . 10/18/2005
This story is awesome! Please finish it! Could you review Metroid Ragnarok? I've only got one review.
| Looneyman chapter 8 . 8/12/2005
Oh, this is getting good. The way Samus isn't strong enough to fight the boogeyman reminds me of Metroid Fusion (With the SA-X, though I won't give spoilers to anyone who hasn't played the game)
Anyway, I'm curious about this Mr. Information. I wonder who is really is. Update soon.
| Looneyman chapter 7 . 7/9/2005
Nice. The atmosphere was very fittingg ant it runs exactly like the games. Keep up the excellent work
| MisterChief chapter 6 . 7/7/2005
Very Metroid-ish! Everything gets destroyed...I hate how that always happens.
BTW, regarding your question how the five-point-palm-exploding-heart technique worked: you hit five pressure points on an enemy's body, then let them walk away. After five steps, the heart explodes inside them and they die. Grotesque, no?
| Looneyman chapter 6 . 6/26/2005
Wow, this ran very much like both Metroid Prime Gamecube games. It certinly has my Interest.
| Freak1 chapter 5 . 4/19/2005
Damn it man...a very cool fic, but you are destroying it with the damn '&' u always say 'He did that & he jumped & he fired & he falled & and hes hurt & hes dying & this is the end' You should reformat the story and use AND instead of - &
| micheal patrik chapter 1 . 3/29/2005
wow, pretty interesting, me like, me like alot. update soon! cant wait!
| Infernal Angel chapter 4 . 3/27/2005
OMG all this time and you write only THAT? i was hoping that you were going to write longer chapters, but i guessed grong...ohh and don't use '&' when writing, it sucks. Beter use 'and'.
| Mega Man X0 chapter 2 . 1/23/2005
goo chapter, I liked it, really
| MegaMan X0 chapter 1 . 1/23/2005
too lazy to log in, good opening can;t wait for more
| Wolfbrother chapter 1 . 1/22/2005
One thing: do NOT make chapters with THIS few words. This has NO detail, and is shit-lazy.


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Rio de Janeiro restaurants
The best places to eat in Rio de Janeiro, from upmarket restaurants to beach-side cafés and snack bars, in destinations including Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon. By Doug Gray, Telegraph Travel's Rio expert.
The Hotel Santa Teresa's exclusive hillside restaurant, Térèze, is comfortably the neighbourhood's most upmarket dining experience. This being Rio, that doesn't mean it isn't also elegantly casual, the interior resplendent in burnt cement floors and reclaimed wood galore. Arrive at sunset for a drink on the terrace with a palm tree-framed view out towards Guanabara Bay, the heaving city below seemingly a million miles away. Portions are small, but that, along with a sturdy wallet, merely allows for more courses to be devoured. The tiger prawn cocktail, perfectly cooked lamb and some beautifully presented desserts dazzle the senses, all backed up with charming, friendly and well-informed service.
Address: Rua Almirante Alexandrino 660, Santa Teresa
Getting there: taxi recommended (around R$35 from Copacabana)
Contact: 00 55 21 2222 2755; santa-teresa-hotel.com
Opening times: Mon-Fri, 12.30pm-3.30pm, 7pm-midnight; Sat, Sun, 12.30pm-midnight
Cuisine: Brazilian
Price: lunch or dinner around R$160
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: recommended
Sushi Leblon
Sushi Leblon is the most stylish contemporary Japanese restaurant in town – the sharply-attired line patiently awaiting a table most nights of the week says it all. The quality of the service may never hit the heights of the food, so it is best to just sink back and let the experience wash over. I'll always start with a bowl of edamame and an ice-cold Bohemia beer to accompany a lengthy study of the extensive (English and Portuguese) menu. The simple salmon sashimi is out of this world, but more exotic combinations include sea urchin, snook and eel. Order the salmon wantons and you get a free commemorative 'Sushi Leblon' plate.
Address: Rua Dias Ferreira 256, Leblon
Getting there: Metrô Bus to Baixo Leblon
Contact: 00 55 21 2512 7830; sushileblon.com
Opening times: Mon, midday-4pm, 7pm-1.30am; Tue-Sat, midday-1.30am; Sun, 1pm-midnight
Cuisine: Japanese
Price: lunch or dinner around R$130
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: not possible
Porcão Rios
The last word in Rio's all-you-can-eat churrasco meat restaurants: several challenge for the crown, but this is the original and best. The red and green pig on the table is the password to gluttony – kept on red means 'no more', but once flipped to green it will send a stream of skewer-wielding waiters swarming to the table. The key is to not go too hard too soon, however, as only occasionally do succulent barbecue ribs and unusual cuts like ostrich do the rounds, and they deserve to be tried. The buffet is also a never-ending source of salads, paellas and cheeses, and the sushi bar makes for a nice change from the stacks of steak. There are other branches in Ipanema and Barra.
Address: Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, Flamengo
Getting there: taxi recommended (around R$15 from Copacabana)
Contact: 00 55 21 3389 8989; porcao.com.br
Opening times: Mon-Sat, midday-midnight; Sun, midday-10pm
Cuisine: Brazilian
Price: set price R$119.90 (excluding dessert)
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: not necessary
The famous swimming pool of the Copacabana Palace hotel is the backdrop for Pérgula, a light and airy restaurant that almost spreads itself out among the sun loungers. Like in all good poolside restaurants, the club sandwich comes stacked high, salads are plentiful and an eclectic list of starters includes nachos, shrimp tempura and oysters. Come Sunday, however, the restaurant is devoted solely to the art of brunch, an all-you-can-eat buffet of caviars, seafood, pasta, salads and breads, accompanied by a bottomless glass of prosecco. The price makes it a one-off treat, but there is joy to be had in arriving early and leaving with a big smile and a very full stomach.
Address: Avenida Atlântica 1702, Copacabana
Getting there: Metrô Cardeal Arcoverde
Contact: 00 55 21 2545 8790; copacabanapalace.com.br
Opening times: Mon-Fri, 12.30pm-4pm, 7pm-midnight; Sat, Sun, 1pm-5.30pm
Cuisine: Brazilian
Price: sunday brunch R$200; lunch or dinner around R$130
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: recommended
Carioca chef Claude Troisgros' flagship restaurant by the Lagoa still gets people cooing at the mere mention of its name. Celebrating three decades of fine French cuisine in 2013 with a discreet facelift, Olympe remains the city's number one European dining experience, and with prices to match. Opt for the chef's tasting menu and let five of the day's imaginative Brazilian updates of European classics arrive unhurried to the table, with optional (and highly recommended) wine harmonising for R$175 extra. The à la carte menu is no less appealing, though, with foie gras, seafood and beef all featuring in grand style, but the lamb cannelloni with truffle consommé is hard to top. A new lunch menu was launched in late 2014 to offer a slightly more affordable route into the Troisgros world, with set menus starting at R$125.
Address: Rua Custódio Serrão 62, Lagoa
Getting there: Metrô Bus to Maria Angelica
Contact: 00 55 21 2537 8582; claudetroisgros.com.br
Opening times: Mon-Fri, midday-4pm, 7pm-12.30am; Sat, 7pm-12.30am
Cuisine: French, Brazilian
Price: lunch from R$145; dinner tasting menus from R$350; otherwise dinner around R$210
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: essential
Le Pré Catalan
With the award-winning chef Roland Villard at the helm, dining at the Sofitel transcends the concept of a hotel restaurant, serving up contemporary, French-inspired Brazilian menus that play with the senses. Take the quail, wild mushroom and foie gras-stuffed rigatoni starter for example, or head to his famous 'Trilogies', where snails and shellfish are given three exquisite treatments. Seafood is the house speciality, but an Amazonian tasting menu is also available in which Villard's creativity with classic North Brazilian ingredients is put firmly on display. The window tables give a fine view out along Copacabana Beach.
Address: Avenida Atlântica 4240, Copacabana
Getting there: Metrô General Osório
Contact: 00 55 21 2525 1160; gastronomiasofitel.com.br
Opening times: Mon-Sat, 7.30pm-11.30pm
Cuisine: Brazilian, french, seafood
Price: dinner around R$210; tasting menus R$290
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: essential
High up on the Santa Teresa hillside, Aprazivel spreads out across a wonderfully rustic terrace offering couples romantic nooks and larger groups a crowd-pleasing and original setting to dine in. On a balmy evening, request one of the tables outside or call ahead and hope that the group table, set in what can best be described as a tree house, is available. Order carefully, for while the lamb shank is excellent, the chicken 'galinhada' is less enticing, but there are several good fish options, not least the seasonal 'moqueca' stew and 'carnival' octopus, that rarely disappoint. Like the food, the wine list is almost entirely Brazilian, providing a good opportunity to sample the fruits of the southern states.
Address: Rua Aprazível 62, Santa Teresa
Getting there: taxi recommended (around R$25 from Copacabana)
Contact: 00 55 21 2508 9174; aprazivel.com.br
Opening times: Tue-Sat, midday-11pm; Sun, midday-6pm
Cuisine: Brazilian
Price: Lunch or dinner around R$110
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: recommended
Casa da Suiça
It may not be the first thing on many people's lists when they think of Rio, but when the sun isn't beating down and the long sleeves come out, it is fondue time. A perennial favourite of the state's cooler hillside towns, there is only one worth knowing in the capital and its location says everything about its authenticity. Deep inside the Swiss consulate in Glória, Casa da Suiça recreates a little European elegance, where bratwurst, steak tartare and some inventive seasonal menus vie for attention with the cheese, meat and seafood fondues. Despite the auspicious location, caution is advised when wandering the neighbourhood after dark.
Address: Rua Candido Mendes 157, Glória
Getting there: Metro Glória
Contact: 00 55 21 2252 5182; casadasuica.com.br
Opening times: Mon-Fri, midday-3pm, 7pm-midnight; Sat, 7pm-midnight; Sun, midday-4pm, 7pm-11.30pm
Cuisine: French
Price: lunch or dinner around R$105
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: recommended
CT Boucherie
Local celebrity chef Claude Troisgros' 2010 venture caused quite a stir when it opened on Leblon's famous gastro-strip. Flipping the established Brazilian norm of all-you-can-eat meat houses on its head, the attractive, red and white awning-covered CT Boucherie serves up a rodizio of vegetables to accompany the twelve options of à la carte steaks. Stuffed tomatoes, cauliflower cheese and creamy potatoes are among the items on the ever-changing list of sides, and if money is no object, the Kobi-style Wagyu beef is a worthy treat. The pork picanha goes particularly well with the chimichurri sauce.
Address: Rua Dias Fereira 636, Leblon
Getting there: Metrô Bus to Baixo Leblon
Contact: 00 55 21 2529 2329; ctboucherie.com.br
Opening times: Mon-Fri, midday-4pm, 7pm-1am; Sat, Sun, midday-1am
Cuisine: Brazilian
Price: set-price lunch menu R$72; dinner around R$150
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: recommended
Irajá Gastrô
Partly responsible for turning the north end of Humaitá into a new gastro-hub for the city, Irajá Gastro's modern approach both in and out of the kitchen made the rest of Rio's contemporary restaurants take note. The unusual twists on Brazilian classics are the standout dishes, be it the manioc chips with parmesan and liquefied butter or the pork ribs with a chic version of the classic bean-and-bacon tropeiro. The menu is ever-changing, but the juicy house burger and hot brigadeiro chocolate cake are dependable mainstays, and the cocktail menu is always worth exploring. The gin, wasabi and coconut water Tropicalista and the passion fruit Mojito aren't easily forgotten.
Address: Rua Conde de Irajá 109, Humaitá
Getting there: Metrô Bus to Cobal de Humaitá
Contact: 00 55 21 3449 1834; lasai.com.br
Opening times: Tue-Fri, 7.30pm-10.30pm; Sat, 1pm-2.30pm, 7.30pm-10.30pm
Cuisine: Brazilian
Price: dinner around R$135
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: essential
Set in an unusual, modern wood-and-glass construction with a view of the Lagoa, Stravaganze's name says almost all you need to know about the quality of the dining experience. If I could start every meal with the creamy burrata caprese and a slice of the famous Pão de Casa – essentially crispy-yet-fluffy pizza bread – then I certainly would. It doesn't leave much room for the pizza, and order sparingly as the ingredients are invariably rich and filling, and portions are large. Given the surroundings, prices are far from cheap, but the experience is well worth the expense.
Address: Rua Maria Quitéria 132, Ipanema
Getting there: Metrô Bus to Nossa Senhora da Paz
Contact: 00 55 21 2523 2391; stravaganze.com.br
Opening times: Mon-Thu, 7pm-midnight; Fri, 7pm-2am; Sat, 2pm-2am; Sun, 2pm-midnight
Cuisine: Pizza, Italian
Price: dinner around R$115; pizzas from R$62
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: recommended
Lasai is the work of a daring Brazilian-American couple with enough confidence to offer only one sitting per table per night. On Humaita's northern end, their beautiful colonial property was gutted and renovated to produce a light and airy setting in which to get acquainted with a sensational 13-course tasting menu. Start upstairs in the rooftop bar and let the staff create a cocktail to suit your tastes before deciding which of the two menus you are prepared to tackle. The 'Festival' is the full experience, with daily fresh ingredients forming the backbone of the chef's whims for the evening. Those less keen on surprises can select from set combinations of the day's specials. A true culinary adventure.
Address: Rua Conde de Irajá 191, Humaitá
Getting there: Metrô Bus to Nossa Senhora da Paz
Contact: 00 55 21 2523 2391; stravaganze.com.br
Opening times: Mon-Thu, 7pm-midnight; Fri, 7pm-2am; Sat, 2pm-2am; Sun, 2pm-midnight
Cuisine: Pizza, Italian
Price: dinner around R$115; pizzas from R$62
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: recommended
Rubaiyat Rio
South America's premier cattle-rustlers Rubaiyat opened their first restaurant outside of Sao Paulo in 2014, and what a place to make their Rio name. Inside the grounds of the ever-atmospheric Jockey Club, with tables spreading out on a terrace overlooking the racetrack, the combination of sophistication and rustication is very enjoyable. However, the wait for a table can be long, so the impatient should avoid weekend lunchtimes. Still, the little details make it all worthwhile, propelling it above the likes of Botafogo's meat-masters Fogo de Chao. The beef hails from the Rubaiyat farm in Matto Grosso, and despite a bounteous Oyster Bar, it can be hard to look beyond the spectacularly juicy Queen Beef steak. With over 800 wines on offer, the perfect accompaniment isn't hard to find, all to be taken at a leisurely pace with the thunder of hooves in the background and imperious Cristo Redentor overhead.
Address: Rua Jardim Botânico 971, Jardim Botânico
Getting there: Metrô bus to Baixo Gavea
Contact: 0055 21 3204 9999; rubaiyat.com.br
Opening times: Mon-Sat, midday-midnight; Sun, midday-6pm
Cuisine: meats and grills, Brazilian
Price: dinner around R$140
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: recommended
Adega Perola
Smack in the middle of Copacabana is the unusual, endearing and downright delicious bar Adega Perola, as unassuming as they come and all the better for it. What at first glance might appear to be a no-nonsense deli is in fact one of the neighbourhood's best-loved botecos (bars), the long glass counter laden with all manner of traditional Portuguese fancies, from exquisite lamb sausages and incredibly juicy olives to fresh octopus and marinated sardines. I like to ignore the menu and adopt the 'peruse and point' ordering technique, having seen what looks best. The brave can choose from over twenty types of cachaça, but the 'bull's blood' wine is best left alone.
Address: Rua Siqueira Campos 138, Copacabana
Getting there: Metro Siqueira Campos
Contact: 00 55 21 2255 9425; facebook.com/AdegaPerolaRiodeJaneiro
Opening times: Mon-Thu, 11am-midnight; Fri, Sat, 11am-1am
Cuisine: Portuguese
Price: lunch or dinner around R$55
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: not possible
The continued popularity of Arabic food, first introduced by the wave of immigrants to Brazil in the early 19th century, is evident in the wealth of snack bars selling simple things such as esfiha and kibe. For a more extensive selection, look no further than Amir, where the rich and creamy hummus is served with pillow-soft pitta, the succulent lamb shwarma are wrapped in huge flatbreads and the falafel are the best in the city. An all-you-can-eat lunch buffet is served every day featuring many of the à la carte dishes for those who don't want the agony of choice.
Address: Rua Ronald de Carvalho 55, Copacabana
Getting there: Metrô Cardeal Arcoverde
Contact: 00 55 21 2275 5596; amirrestaurante.com.br
Opening times: Mon-Sat, midday-midnight; Sun, midday-11pm
Cuisine: Arabic
Price: lunch buffet R$59; dinner around R$70
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: not necessary
The most authentic Japanese restaurant in the city, Azumi is tucked away on a quiet Copacabana street from where it serves up exceptional, award-winning sushi. The combos are a lesson in the simple pleasures of the ocean, but the main courses prove there is much more to the country's cooking than simply raw fish. There is no better way to start proceedings than with a bowl of edamame beans and ice-cold sake, and even as a bona-fide sushi lover I find it hard to resist the ika sautée, combining tender, spicy squid with mushrooms and crisp, stir-fried vegetables. Larger groups should call ahead to book one of two screened-off tables where the floor-cushion seating all adds to the ambience.
Address: Rua Ministro Viveiros de Castro, 127, Copacabana
Getting there: Metrô Cardeal Arcoverde
Contact: 00 55 21 2541 4294
Opening times: Tue-Thu, 7pm-midnight; Fri, Sat, 7pm-1am; Sun, 7pm-midnight
Cuisine: Japanese
Price: dinner around R$95
Payment type: credits cards accepted
Reservations: recommended
Balada Mix
There are several Balada Mix outlets across town, but the terrace of Ipanema's refurbished villa is the only one worth hitting for a sun-filled, al-fresco lunch. One block from the beach and one block from some of the most expensive shops in the city, it is invariably filled with Rio's fit, perma-tanned tribe. Which accounts for the number of salads on the menu and an excellent shiitake and quinoa burger, but not for the fact that the rack of barbecue ribs falls over the sides of the plate and the steaks are huge. Healthy dishes like the grilled chicken and vegetables with brown rice are available and the fruit juice selection is comprehensive.
Address: Rua Anibal de Mendonça 31, Ipanema
Getting there: Metrô Bus to Anibal de Mendonça
Contact: 00 55 21 2147 0111; baladamixrestaurante.com.br
Opening times: Mon-Fri, 11.45am-midnight; Sat-Sun, 9am-midnight
Cuisine: Brazilian, quick bites
Price: lunch or dinner around R$65
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: not necessary
Braseiro de Gávea
Much like the dependable city-wide Garota chain of restaurants, Braseiro does the simplest of Brazilian dishes very well. That means piles of carbs, ice-cold draught beer and lots and lots of red meat. The Picanha Brasileira comprises small slices of steak that are self-cooked right there at the table on a hot plate, served with rice, fries and farofa manioc flour. I'm always liberal with the vinaigrette sauce too because, before long, that and the meat juices get soaked up by the otherwise sawdust-y flour, transforming it into a remarkably satisfying and tangy side dish. Glamorous it isn't, but the surrounding area springs into life as the sun goes down.
Address: Praça Santos Dumont 16, Gávea
Getting there: Metrô Bus to Gávea
Contact: 00 55 21 2239 7494; braseirodagavea.com.br
Opening times: Sun-Thu, midday-1am; Fri, Sat, midday-3am
Cuisine: Brazilian
Price: lunch or dinner around R$85
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: not possible
Chez L'Ami Martin
In true French style, Barra's foremost bistro conjures up memorable dishes that dazzle the tastebuds as much as they endanger the cholesterol levels. The cover is a positively essential starting point; as well as the customary baguette and salty butter it stars a martini glass loaded with French fries. The burger comes topped with Gruyère and Brie cheeses and the quality of the Minute Steak is hard to top. As ever, the Brazilian appetite for variety means that the likes of gnocchi and ceviche also feature, expertly handled by the friendly and appropriately named chef Pascal Jolly.
Address: Avenida General San Martin 1227, Leblon
Getting there: Metrô Bus to Baixo Leblon
Contact: 00 55 21 2512 8623
Opening times: daily, midday-midnight
Cusine: French
Price: dinner around R$95
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: recommended
Espírito Santa
Santa Teresa is surprisingly light on decent restaurants, making the Amazonian-flavoured Espírito Santa, complete with its views across the hillside, all the more enjoyable. Be sure to grab a table on the terrace outside and give the sizeable menu the time it deserves. I always start with one of the unusual cocktails and the trouxinhas de axé, a thick, rich Bahian shrimp paste steamed in collard green leaves. Keep to the seafood as the steaks can be disappointing. Freshwater crab rice with pumpkin is a substantial plateful, and the Namorado da Cunha – fish served with Brazil nuts and coconut and banana rice – is out of this world.
Address: Rua Almirante Alexandrino 264, Santa Teresa
Getting there: taxi recommended (around R$25 from Copacabana)
Contact: 00 55 21 2507 4840; espiritosanta.com.br
Opening times: Mon, Wed-Sun, midday-midnight
Cuisine: Brazilian
Price: lunch or dinner around R$85
Reservations: recommended
This well thought-out per kilo buffet restaurant has convenient locations in Ipanema, Leblon and Barra as well as this one in Jardim Botânico. Frontera is perfect for a quick and reasonably priced meal at any time of the day. Huge bowls of fresh salads, an array of pulses and hot and cold vegetable dishes await, along with main dishes like chicken pie, grilled salmon and, of course, a huge grill of classic Brazilian beef cuts, sausages and chicken. After 6pm the kitchen fires up the pizza oven, from where an all-you-can eat rotation of decent slices – including chocolate and strawberry versions for dessert – are taken around the tables. Great for fussy kids and indecisive adults.
Address: Rua Maria Angélica 183, Jardim Botânico
Getting there: Metrô Bus to Maria Angélica
Contact: 00 55 21 2266 9800; frontera.com.br
Opening times: daily, 11.30am-midnight
Cuisine: Brazilian, pizza
Price: buffet R$75.90/kg
Reservations: not necessary
Gourmet Tropical
Set in the middle of the huge Chacara Tropical garden centre, Gourmet Tropical makes a glorious change to Barra's often faceless, mall-centred culture. Roll up for a decadent weekend brunch before hitting the nearby beach and choose from a list of options that includes açaí, scrambled eggs with bacon, waffles and even a glass of sparkling wine. Don't arrive early for lunch, though, as diners are strictly only allowed in once the breakfast/brunch is cleared away. It's worth the wait, however, the menu featuring such highlights as salmon carpaccio, a heavenly shrimp and papaya salad and a variety of meat cuts including leg of lamb and T-bone steak.
Address: Avenida Dom Rosalvo da Costa Rêgo 420, Itanhangá
Getting there: taxi recommended (around R$40 from Copacabana)
Contact: 00 55 21 2493 0394; chacaratropical.com.br
Opening times: Tue-Sat, 8am-midday, 1pm-5.30pm; Sun, 8.30am-midday, 1.30pm-4pm
Cuisine: Brazilian
Price: full brunch R$73 midweek, R$92 weekends
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: recommended
With alarmingly few exceptions, Rio's pizzas tend to be a mess of rubbery cheese and sachets of ketchup in place of tomato sauce, which is what makes Luigi's all the more of a precious find. The light crusts from the wood-fired oven are topped with piles of juicy mushrooms on the excellent Al Funghi variety, and the ragu is freshly made. Once I discovered the sliced fresh chillis and pepperoni of the Diavola, however, I've never ordered anything else, but bear in mind pizza is only served after 6pm, even on weekends. Uninspired decoration indoors makes a table on the atmospheric, covered outdoor terrace a must. A few yards from Luigi's is the lively, locals' buzz of Praça São Salvador in Laranjeiras.
Address: Rua Senador Corrêa 10, Laranjeiras
Getting there: Metro Largo do Machado
Contact: 00 55 21 2205 7343
Opening times: Tue-Sun, midday-midnight
Cuisine: Italian, pizza
Price: pizzas from R$39
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: recommended
Nova Capela
An eclectic crowd can be uncorked at the classic Lapa spot Nova Capela, as frequented by a mixture of businessmen and bohemians by day and young club-goers and musicians by night. It doesn't try too hard to please, which somehow is half the charm, and the place gets packed later on when tables are at a premium, so arrive before 9pm and settle in for a dose of local spirit. Anyone requiring more than just cod balls, cold beer and a lively atmosphere should order the roasted goat with broccoli rice. Note that despite the high prices, the loos aren't exactly spotless.
Address: Avenida Mem de Sá 96, Lapa
Getting there: Metrô Cinelândia
Contact: 00 55 21 2252 6228
Opening times: daily, 11am-4am
Cuisine: Brazilian
Price: lunch or dinner around R$90
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: not possible
Oui Oui
The stylish sibling of the equally appealing Botafogo bar Miam Miam, Oui Oui serves up small portions in Le Creuset dishes and elegant bowls, best ordered in bulk and shared between a group. The restaurant is split into two distinct and equally inviting dining rooms, the furthest of which has slick, Sixties blue furniture to offset the slightly more formal front area. In the kitchen, chef Roberta Ciasca conjures up such delights as curried shrimp with okra and delicious caramelised pork ribs, but she isn't one to hog the limelight. Regular guest chefs and themed weeks see Indian and Japanese menus pulling in the crowds.
Address: Rua Conde de Irajá 85, Humaitá
Getting there: Metrô Bus to Cobal de Humaitá
Contact: 00 55 21 2527 3539; restauranteouioui.com.br
Opening times: Mon, midday-3pm; Tue-Fri, midday-3pm, 7.30pm-1am; Sat, 8am-1.30pm
Cuisine: Brazilian
Price: dinner around R$105
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: recommended
Rústico (26)
Much-loved Santa Teresa snack-spot Cafecito now resides Rústico, a friendly, outdoor, tree-topped terrace with service every bit as good as the food. It is worth remembering that the pizza oven only gets fired up after 7pm during the week and from 1pm on Saturdays, but that's not to say there aren't other equally worthy options available. Hearty salads, wild boar and a vegetarian moqueca stew hint at the diversity on offer, and the artisanal beers (don't miss out on the Therezopolis Gold) show how much thought has gone in to making Rústico stand out from the crowd.
Address: Rua Paschoal Carlos Magno 121, Santa Teresa
Getting there: taxi recommended (around R$25 from Copacabana)
Contact: 00 55 21 3497 3579; facebook.com/rusticosantateresa
Opening times: Mon, Thu-Sun, 1pm-1am
Cuisine: Brazilian
Price: pizzas from R$32; dinner around R$70
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: recommended
Receiving the crown for best Asian restaurant five years in a row in the city's biggest annual food awards, Comer e Beber, perhaps says more about the lack of competition than the authenticity of Leblon-based Thai specialist Sawasdee. This is very much a Brazilian take on the region's dishes, with the green curry given a puff pastry topping that does little to add to the experience, but the presentation is invariably a joy to behold. It's not all style over substance, either, as the lamb curry will attest. Grab a table outside on bustling Rua Dias Ferreira and watch the great and good of Leblon getting into their evening swing, or head to the new Ipanema outlet on Rua Barao da Torre for a well-priced tropical lunch.
Address: Riua Dias Ferreira 571, Leblon
Getting there: Metrô Baixo Leblon
Contact: 00 55 21 2511 0057; sawasdee.com.br
Opening times: Mon-Thu, 7pm-midnight; Fri, Sat, midday-1am; Sun, midday-8pm
Cuisine: Asian
Price: set lunch from R$45, dinner around R$120
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: recommended
For a slice of north-eastern Brazilian entertainment – the real deal but with a nod to tourists – Severyna is hard to beat. On a nondescript Laranjeiras side street, the shrimp moqueca is rich with slugs of original Bahian dendê oil and the mashed pumpkin is a buttery delight. Try it with the sun-dried meat carne do sol or equally flavoursome carne seca, washed down with one of the best caipirinhas around. Every night features live music, be it samba, forró, or a surprisingly good Beatles covers band. Whichever you get, it isn't long before the chairs are discarded in favour of a makeshift dancefloor.
Address: Rua Ipiranga 54, Laranjeiras
Getting there: Metrô Largo do Machado
Contact: 00 55 21 2556 9398; severyna.com.br
Opening times: daily, 11.30am-1am
Cuisine: Brazilian
Price: lunch or dinner around R$80
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: recommended
Shin Miura
A touch of Tokyo can be found on the third floor of the electronics mall Edificio Avenida Central in downtown Rio, towering over Carioca Metrô station. From the sushi bar inside Shin Miura, the noted chef Nao Hara conjures up imaginative and exotic combinations for the lucky fifteen or so patrons granted an audience with him and his team at any one time. Smaller appetites can battle it out for an equally sought-after table, but even though it is only open at lunchtime, the never-ending, always changing chef's menu comes highly recommended. Warm lobster sashimi straight from the shell, foie gras resting atop delicate towers of tuna and juicy scallops dazzle the eyes as well as the tastebuds, served straight onto the marble worktop from the hands of a master.
Address: 3rd floor, Edificio Avenida Central, Avenida Rio Branco 156, Centro
Getting there: Metrô Carioca
Contact: 00 55 21 2262 3043; shinmiura.com.br
Opening times: Mon-Fri, 11am-3pm
Cuisine: Japanese
Price: lunch around R$90; chef's menu R$187
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: not possible
Restaurants may come and go along Leblon's sought-after Rua Dias Ferreira, but thankfully Zuka and its signature charcoal grill look like they are here to stay. More exotic dishes such as the Thai fish wrapped in a banana leaf and meaty namorado (Brazilian sand perch) in a foie gras sauce are offered alongside dependable regulars like the house burger and lamb. It is always worth asking for the daily specials, and the wine list is comprehensive. Though the restaurant is a favourite for lunching ladies, it is after dark that the true charms of this contemporary dazzler come to the fore.
Address: Rua Dias Ferreira 233b, Leblon
Getting there: Metrô Bus to Baixo Leblon
Contact: 00 55 21 3205 7154; zuka.com.br
Opening times: Tue-Fri, 1pm-4pm, 7pm-1am; Sat, 11am-1am; Sun, 1pm-midnight
Cuisine: Brazilian
Price: lunch around R$80; dinner around R$120
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: recommended
Amazonia Soul
Left unchecked, a liking of açaí can quickly turn into a full-blown obsession, and after several years of loyalty to my local in Flamengo, I was finally lured away by the promise of a 'virgin pressed' version as touted by Ipanema's Amazonia Soul. It lives up to the hype, too, albeit twice the price of those around it, but here the purple Amazonian berry superfruit is squeezed into a much creamier version without the guaraná syrup sweetness. The adventurous can add guaraná powder or tapioca, but its natural state is hard to improve upon. Other, more savoury regional specialities like Tacacá stew and crab soup are also worth investigating.
Address: Rua Teixeira de Melo 37, Ipanema
Getting there: Metro General Osorio
Contact: 00 55 21 2247 1028; amazoniasoul.com.br
Opening times: daily, 11am-9pm
Cuisine: Brazilian
Price: snacks from R$12; açaí from R$15-19
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: not possible
Taking more of a café/bar approach to its Mexican food and drink, Azteka is a funky little spot on Ipanema's busy high street that serves up quick and tasty burritos and quesadillas. The menu is unfussy, and the basics are done very well. The Oaxaca burrito is a sturdy chicken and rice roll seasoned just right, and Al Pastor pork shoulder with pineapple is as good as it sounds. However tempting, go easy on the hottest of the three chilli sauce options all orders come with. The torta hot sandwiches are more substantial, and the lunch deals are decent value.
Address: Rua Visconde de Pirajá 156, Ipanema
Getting there: Metrô General Osório
Contact: 00 55 21 3489 8900; azteka-rio.com
Opening times: Mon-Sat, midday-midnight; Sun, midday-11.30pm
Cuisine: Mexican, quick bites
Price: lunch deals from R$24, dinner around R$50
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: not necessary
Bio Carioca
Vegan food hasn't got much of a foothold in the meat-heavy world of Brazilian restaurants, making Bio Carioca something of a mecca for non meat-eaters in Copacabana. The chef rustles up a daily variety of constantly changing (and admittedly not all entirely vegan) dishes, with Asian flavours well represented, as well as lighter quiches, soups and salads. On a hot day, the watermelon juice with ginger is a lifesaver. The menu comes in English as well as Portuguese, but don't be afraid to just go up to the counter and point at whatever looks good, for this is a friendly, family-run place.
Address: Rua Xavier de Silveira 28, Copacabana
Getting there: Metrô Cantagâlo
Contact: 00 55 21 2523 4820; biocarioca.com.br
Opening times: Sun, Mon, 11.30am-6pm; Tue-Sat, 11.30am-midnight
Cuisine: Vegetarian, Brazilian, Asian, Quick bites
Price: lunch around R$35
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: not necessary
DRI Café
Way back off the main road and one of the prettiest settings for a café anywhere in Rio, the obvious charms of Parque Lage's eatery also make for packed tables at the weekend. Opt for a midweek brunch and relax around the courtyard's central pool, taking time over fresh soups, quiches and croissants. The service can be painstakingly slow, but armed with good company or a good read the time slips away. Cristo Redentor looms overhead, and students from the art school busy away at the easels lining the corridors. In fact the whole set up is so atmospheric that Snoop Dogg and Pharrell Williams once shot a music video here.
Address: Rua Jardim Botânico 414, Jardim Botânico
Getting there: Metrô Bus to Maria Angélica
Contact: 00 55 21 2226 8125; driculinaria.com.br
Opening times: Mon-Thu, 9am-11pm; Fri-Sun, 9am-5pm
Cuisine: quick bites
Price: breakfast from R$28; sandwiches from R$15
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: not possible
Escola de Pão
A unique breakfast experience, only served at the weekends, is on offer at Escola de Pão, a French-style mother- and daughter-run bistro as famous for its artisanal breads as its name (School of Bread) would suggest. Tables are cobbled together, and generation-spanning families combine for a never-ending supply of freshly baked goods. There is no menu and no ordering, although anything can be requested again, which is useful when the scrambled eggs are so very good. A round of thin, mashed papaya with homemade granola and a yoghurt shake mixes things up nicely before the oven is opened to reveal tiny baguettes, mini hotdogs and exquisite savoury muffins. Don't miss the jabuticaba and goiaba jams. The bistro does open for dinner and Sunday lunch too, but I have to confess to only ever having been lured by the breakfasts, for which reserving is essential.
Address: Rua General Garzon 10, Lagoa
Getting there: Metrô Bus to Jardim Botânico
Contact: 00 55 21 2294 0027; escoladopao.com.br
Opening times: breakfast: Sat, Sun, 9am-1pm. Lunch: Sun, 1.30pm-3.30pm. Dinner: Tue-Sun, 5pm-midnight
Cuisine: Brazilian
Price: set-price breakfast R$79
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: essential
Like all good Mexican restaurants, Guacamole doesn't take itself too seriously, hence the mariarchi band and 'tequileros' fuelling the fun on most evenings. But there is much more to the Jardim Botânico newcomer than an occasionally cringe-inducing stereotype. Naturally, the food covers all the classics, but it is head and shoulders above the rest of the city's Mexican offerings, the spicy meat chilaquiles well worth a look and best taken with a gum-revealingly good michelada, and the shrimp fajitas are deeply satisfying. Bookings are recommended Mondays to Thursdays, but are not possible Fridays to Sundays, when you need to arrive early or wait in line.
Address: Rua Jardim Botânico 129, Jardim Botânico
Getting there: Metrô Bus to Maria Angélica
Contact: 00 55 21 3178 3100; rio.guacamolemex.com.br
Opening times: daily, 6pm-last customer
Cuisine: Mexican
Price: dinner around R$80
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: recommended
La Bicyclette
In the space of just a few years, the French owner of La Bicyclette went from selling croissants from his kitchen window to running the most successful café in town, complete with the weekend queues to prove it. After a well-received first premises in Horto, the team won the rights to open up their second in the city's Botanical Gardens, providing the perfect way to fuel up before taking in the palm-lined glory all around. Naturally, the croissants are oven fresh and the wholewheat breads are made entirely from local produce. At the weekends, an efficient waiting list leaves time to buy tickets to the gardens or browse the shop until a table is free.
Address: Rua Jardim Botânico 1008, Jardim Botânico
Getting there: Metrô Bus to Jardim Botânico
Contact: 00 55 21 3594 2589; labicyclette.com.br
Opening times: daily, 8.30am-7.30pm
Cuisine: French, quick bites
Price: brunch or light lunch around R$45
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: not possible
Maya Café
In the heart of the pretty residential neighbourhood of Laranjeiras, Maya is the ideal refuge for a mid-morning pit-stop or early evening indulgence. The selection of home-baked treats is the stuff of local legend, the carrot cake first recommended to me, unprompted, in a shop some twenty minutes down the road. But there is also a good line in sandwiches, patés, bruschetta and wines, meaning the cosy café is just as likely to be filled with locals settling into a glass of prosecco at sunset as charging up with an early espresso. Saturday is market day on the surrounding roads, making for a great excuse to come and sample what's on offer.
Address: Rua Ortiz Monteiro 15b, Laranjeiras
Getting there: taxi recommended (around R$25 from Copacabana)
Contact: 00 55 21 2205 4950; mayacafe.com.br
Opening times: Tue-Thu, 9am-9.30pm; Fri, Sat, 9am-10.30pm; Sun, 9am-9.30pm
Cuisine: french, Quick bites
Price: breakfast from R$25, lunch around R$40
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: not necessary
Refeitório Orgânico
Vegetarians finally have a handful of restaurants to shout about in Rio de Janeiro, but few have proven to be as popular as the inexpensive and rustic Refeitório Orgânico. Diners are greeted by a Buddha water feature at the end of a nondescript Botafogo alleyway. By-the-menu types stay downstairs, while upstairs a vastly more interesting buffet of rich and varied delights awaits. The vegetarian sushi is remarkably good when beefed up with some strong wasabi and ginger, and the yakissoba and nutty mini-burgers are also excellent. A host of home-blended fruit juice combos help complete the healthy, yet undeniably filling, package.
Address: Rua Dezenove de Fevereiro 120, Botafogo
Getting there: Metrô Botafogo
Contact: 00 55 21 2537 0750; refeitorioorganico.com.br
Opening times: Mon-Sat, midday-4pm
Cuisine: Vegetarian, Brazilian, Asian, quick bites
Price: buffet lunch: Mon-Fri R$26.50; Sat R$36
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: not possible
Sorvete Itália
Rio's ice-cream parlours don't hold back when it comes to cooling down the city. Leaving the beach hawkers to dish out their usual wares to the masses, Sorvete Itália's 20 stores citywide conjure up seasonal specials in dozens of flavours alongside time-honoured classics. Caramelised banana and mango and ginger are among the most popular choices, while the tapioca is flecked with a satisyingly unusual, chewy texture. Don't miss the açaí and guarana version for a refreshing twist on the juice-bar classic. All of the standard 'creamy' and 'fruity' flavours can be bought by the litre, and a tempting array of ever chocolatey tarts is also available. With three shops in Copacabana and three in Ipanema, it's reassuring to know you're never too far from a cooling cone.
Address: Rua Constante Ramos 44, Copacabana
Getting there: Metrô Cantagalo
Contact: 00 55 21 2256 6139; sorveteitalia.com.br
Opening times: Mon-Thu, 10am-9pm; Fri, Sat, 10am-11pm; Sun, 10am-10pm
Cuisine: Quick bites
Price: from R$7 a scoop
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: Not possible
TT Burger
Following on from his father Claude's haute cuisine past, local chef Tomas Troisgros finally gets to add his own initials to a restaurant, and has single-handedly caused a burger sensation in Rio in the process. A great location between Copacabana and Ipanema hoovers up the post-beach crowd, drawn by the simplicity of the one-burger menu and few tables (which often means standing room only). The burger is, of course, excellent, and the homemade goiaba-based 'ketchup' best deployed liberally. Extended opening hours at the weekend satisfy the weary party people until 2am at the newly-opened second branch on Leblon's Rua Ataulfo da Paiva. Wine is available, albeit served in plastic cups, and every Tuesday, Mr TT himself adds a surprise ingredient to proceedings.
Address: Rua Francisco Otaviano 67, Arpoador
Getting there: Metrô General Osório
Contact: 00 55 21 3217 5220; facebook.com/reservattburger
Opening times: daily, midday-midnight
Cuisine: American
Price: burgers R$38
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: not possible
Momo Gelato
Rio's food fads are ever-changing, but artisanal ice-cream is one of the more enduring of the recent trends. Momo, on exclusive Rua Dias Ferreira, looks like a Scandinavian furniture showroom. The huge counter bulges with tempting flavours waiting to be coupled together, and the smart surroundings mean there is no reason not to take your time with such indulgence. Twelve varieties of chocolate alone will take some time to choose between, and little-known Amazonian fruits are also well covered. A nice line in inexpensive cooler bags and accessories is a nice touch, while the Sao Paulo coffee is excellent for cutting through the sweetness.
Address: Rua Dias Ferreira 147, Leblon
Getting there: Metrô Bus to Baixo Leblon
Contact: 0055 21 2294 1965; momogelato.com.br
Opening times: daily, midday-11pm
Cuisine: quick bites
Price: small pots from R$12
Payment type: credit cards accepted
Reservations: not possible