Bar do Gomez
This legendary bar in Rio's Santa Teresa district was founded as a grocery store by Spanish immigrants way back in 1919. Today, Bar do Gomez (aka Armazem São Thiago) is becoming famous for the trio of bolinhos that they serve to the hungry hordes each night. Bite through the crispy breadcrumb shell to reveal creamy pumpkin with white or black bean purée. Sink your teeth a little further to discover the salty sun-dried beef or rich bacon filling. Over the past 5 years, Rio's bars have been competing to take bolinhos to new heights of deliciousness and with their latest offering, Bar do Gomez is leading the way.