Cold Stone Creamery comes to Curitiba
The Cold Stone Creamery ice cream parlor is the first American franchise in Brazil of the famous American ice cream store. Last week it celebrated its Grand Opening in Curitiba. The ice cream is classified “Super Premium” by the American FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for the special sourcing of its raw materials and can be customized More...
A Marriage Frosted with Love
Great creations come out of bakery kitchens all over the world every day, but it’s rare to find a creation as perfect as André and Alvina Boldori, two Brazilians who met while living in London and have married More...
Teffé Street: Curitiba’s First Footwear Neighborhood
By Sílvia Oliveira Photo by Raul Mattar It is almost a tourist attraction. However, it goes unnoticed by many who come to visit the state capital or even by those who live here. Teffé Street is a shopping street More...
Paço Coffee Shop: Music, Art and Aroma
By Silvia Oliveira I have never been able to enter the select religion of wines. In fact, I have a palate that is far from being adequate for any gourmet tasting. My verdicts are, generally, either “I like More...
Largo da Ordem Street Fair
By Silvia Oliveira I first came to Curitiba ten years ago. Since then I have been to Spain doing my master’s and doctorate degrees. I came back here and stayed. I have spent more than 500 weekends in More...
Local and Imported Specialty Beers in the Municipal Market
Beers are gaining status in the Brazilian palette. Specialty beers, with their varying aromas and flavors, are increasingly present on bar and restaurant menus throughout the country. Aware of the new culinary More...
Wines for all Tastes and Budgets at the Municipal Market
Take a brand more than 500 years old and whose first importer (and also Brazil’s discoverer) was Pedro Alvares Cabral. Or a non-alcoholic Spanish sparkling wine, suitable for drivers and children’s parties, More...
