It's post yoga and you're looking to skip the feijoada, 86 the caipirinha, and maintain whatever scrap of health your body can continue to endure - after all, ashtanga is not for sissies. So, head to Maha Mantra after your workout at Gam Yoga. This vegetarian (vegan) retreat offers a formidable array of meatless dishes for your non-carnivore pleasure.
For around R$35, I got to enjoy of buffet of hot and cold dishes. Everything from salads to boiling lentil poured over rice. After 2 trips to the bar, I found myself favoring the lentils and rice. You can also snag some thin triangles of bread to clean up the remains on your plate. Another item to grab is the samosa-like dumplings.
To offset the health, I grabbed a beer and got to enjoy the vegetarian meal with a hint of sin. Indoor, outdoor seating and don't even try to go in there without giving the very good-looking owner a kiss on the cheek. He has a "namaste" way about him, so the cheek kiss is more for the environment than it is his libido. read more