Le Pré-Catelan

Even after a decade as one of Rio's top celebrity chefs, Roland Villard still manages to offer diners a "wow" every time. After transforming the staid old hotel dining room into a stylish and trendy lounge overlooking Copacabana beach, it was time for the next challenge. Inspired by a trip to the Brazilian rainforest, he spent several years researching and preparing his latest project: a 10-course menu of exclusively Amazonian dishes. Guests receive a booklet with pictures and descriptions of all the ingredients and dishes, such as the Tucanaré brandade with coconut milk, roasted tapioca stuffed with freshwater crustaceans, pirarucu fish with a cashew crust served in a mouth-tingling jambu sauce. Other dishes include tambaqui "cutlets" in a red wine jus and the outstanding sparerib confit in a sweet-tangy jabuticaba sauce. Tropical fruit granités are served as palate cleansers between courses. Sommelier Jean Pierre pairs these fantastic flavors with some excellent wines. Guests can also order from the a la carte menu, but you would be foolish to miss this amazing Amazon dining experience!

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