Huzzah! I've visited Zona Sul and Hortifruti but I have to say, Pao de Acucar takes the cake when…read moreit comes to grocery stores. Great selection of green veggies/fruit, meats and cheeses, kitchen wares, vodka, sodas, Havaianas...talk about one stop shopping! (Though I have to admit that prices were higher than other stores.) There's also a section near the front with a sushi counter, bakery and a cafe serving sandwiches and pizza along with other ready to eat items. Now can anyone tell me how to cut up a maracuja?

This is the fancy version of this chain store with a huge selection of everything. It starts out…read morewith a variety of flowers (potted and fresh cut) along the left wall as you enter, behind the cash registers and fresh fruit and vegetables to the right. The elevators got the underground parking are also on this side. Then they have a lanchonete, with a selection of meals at the cafe (take-home sushi, sandwiches, tapiocas, etc) and a few bistro tables. They also have a bakery with a lot of beautiful pastries, cakes and delicious breads. Beyond that is the deli with fresh cut and cured meats and cheeses. They carry an impressive selection of wines and beers. They also have a seafood section and BBQ section and a huge array of spices. Pretty much anything you might need, you can find here. It's a very impressive, well kept store.

Good variety of quality products in the market section. The "Especiarias" cake is really good. The…read morerestaurant section (second floor) is not a good option though. Too expensive for a less than average taste.

This small deli is located on the ground floor of building 303…read more They have a bunch of imported stuff, mostly from the U.S., some of which I had given up on looking for: - Maple syrup - Pancake mix - Skippy Peanut Butter They have other things like mustards, refried beans, cheese, candy (Skittles), etc. Have been a little homesick for some of these things, it's great to find a place that has them. The woman working there was very friendly and spoke English, so if you don't speak Portuguese and are dying for some pancakes or want to make Mexican...don't worry. I'll be going back again soon.

This is a very convenient compact supermarket near the Hilton hotel Copacabana Beach in Rio de…read moreJaneiro where we stayed three nights. It's got a bakery, a fresh butcher, fresh seafood, produce, dried goods, etc. In that time we walked over from the hotel twice. First time for the Portuguese egg tarts, and second time for Brazilian corn nuts. We'd considered Brazilian whole coffee beans but weren't sure which label was best.

Came here to buy some water a couple of times as well as before leaving to buy some chocolates and…read moresweets. The lines tend to get a bit long, but the cashiers move pretty fast. They have a nice variety of items.

The best sushi in Rio was in with out a reservation and where seated at the end of the where's we…read morecould see the bartender and sushi chefs in action Excellent food and great service

Amazing sushi and seafood selections. Priced right Recently…read morereceived Michelin recognition. Reservation recommended.