Originally Posted by
anaggie
This is a business trip so I can get away with a higher budget. I am okay up to $200/night.
Also, how far and how expensive will the taxi be to the Gracie Humaita, Rio de Janeiro from a hotel in Leblon?
Any suggestions on some good restaurants/bars in the area? I eat everything and love a cold beer !!
Taxis are not that expensive and very convenient.
There's a fantastic juice bar called Bibi Lanches (beware of the imitators with the same name).
https://www.google.com/search?q=bb+l...&client=safari
The Degrau restaurant is always good (the best waiter is Ronaldo).
https://www.google.com/search?q=bb+l...eblon&safe=off
My wife likes the shrimp risotto at the the Marina Suites restaurant, and the feijoada on Saturdays at Galanis, at the Caesar Park Ipanema.
User jbcarioca has recommended some restaurants in Jardim Botanico
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/21258179-post2.html
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