You've got to love Google Alerts. They keep me apprised of news both here and back home. Before I moved to Rio I started reading the local news here and it scared the pants off of me. So let's just say that I like it when THIS is making waves in my neighbourhood rather than stories about gangs, stray bullets or robberies.
The story I'm referring to is the Prefeitura shutting down the new deck out front of Garcia & Rodriguez. I actually was walking by when the dismantling of said deck was taking place and it seemed peaceful but a bit off - turns out it was not legal by bylaw standards and so it was taken down. Just in case you were wondering why you can no longer sit outside there or where the heck the deck I told you about is now...
Speaking of spots in Leblon there is finally some "movement" in the old McDonald's location at the corner of Dias da Ferreira and Ataulfa de Paiva. Blue and Yellow stripes mean anything to anyone? What's going in there???
Sorry for the nightvision shot...
Also new in the neighbourhood - PAX, on General San Martin just past Rua Rita Ludolf, which features soups, a grilhado menu and a salad buffet at lunch. Bring a sweater as the AC is ICY. The highlight for me was the gorgeous bouquet of flowers on our table.
Mr. DRL and I are also excited to check out Astoria, (General San Martin 1011) which also just opened up. Spanish tapas... it comes recommended already... I'll let you know. In the meantime here is a review from another blogger who like me is a major VENGA fan.
Hi there! I too was thrilled to see that something was finally happening with the old McDonald's location however it appears that it will be just temporary. My husband mentioned it being the headquarters for a politician during the upcoming elections...so, that's what I've heard at least.
Posted by: Account Deleted | June 26, 2010 at 01:20 PM
my first 'reliable' source said it was a sushi place, while the next guy was convinced it was a burgerking. apparently blue yelloe are the burgerking colours. whatever it is it must be a fast food as they are installing counters, and overhead signage that looks very much like a fastfood.
Posted by: danial | June 28, 2010 at 07:17 PM
Oh, it already been confirmed the location will be used as the headquarter for Serra -- who is running for presidency.
Then, it'll be transformed in a yogurt place. Its owners will be Luciano Huck -- a famous Brazilian television personality -- and some other executives.
Posted by: Andre | June 29, 2010 at 10:29 AM