Until late 2010, Barra's coffee scene has been somewhat limited to chain outlets and juice bars,…read morebut with the opening of As Claras, Vanessa Martuscelli looked to change that with her delightful little tea shop in Itanhanga, set back from the main drag at the Eastern end of the neighbourhood. Serving up a delicious array of breads and cakes to eat in or take home, the madeleines will definitely score points brought home to anyone wondering where you've been all afternoon. One of the best.