Bahama Breeze

Monday, March 19th

On the guys day off, we had lunch at a Bahama Breeze somewhere in the Miami area. Anyway, it was one with outside seating. That was what we wanted as it was a gorgeous day [what's new!]. The outside area wouldn't be open until an hour or so but a waiter, Diego, said he would serve us.

Good meal, don't remember what the others had buy my entrée was a Grilled Salmon Tostada Salad. This consisted of a grilled tostada base with melted cheese on top of which was a pile of field greens on top of which was a nice slab of grilled salmon over which was a tangy lime dressing. It was delicious. That and two Amber Red ales and it was a fine day.

But then it got better! We shared two desserts: Dulce con Leche Cheesecake and a Banana, Banana, Banana concoction. This was banana nut bread, sliced bananas, [banana?] ice cream, caramel sauce, whipped cream and toasted almonds! Another day in paradise!

RODEIO

March 1st I ate at Rodeio in Sao Paulo, Brasil. I was there for three nights prior to my flight to Belo Horizonte where I would be voluntering at the JAMI Center. Both the New York Times Style Magazine [Travel Spring 2007] and Travel and Leisure magazine are touting Sao Paulo. TL says: 'Beef is the specialty and picanha, or top sirloin, is the favored cut'. I didn't have beef as I was traveling into beef country so tried the Shrimp Creole. It was delicious. The salad course was gigantic.

TL also lists the Galeria Melisa, a pop-tropical shoe store, as a must-see whether you buy or not. [picture above]

blognotes:
Rodeio is at 1498 Rua Haddock Lobo.
Galeria Melisa is at 827 Rua Oscar Freire

bloginfo:
I stayed at the Best Western Regent Park just down the street on Oscar Freire
Romero Britto's studio, Britto Central, is across the street from the hotel