Desacato

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• This relaxed Leblon spot is a great example of what has come to be known as a pe limpo (clean foot) bar. The unusual name comes from the fact that unpretentious neighborhood bars are traditionally known as pe sujo (dirty foot), a reference to the working class and often shoeless types who once frequented them. Many newer Rio bars have taken this traditional approach and given it a moden makeover, resulting in relaxed drinking and dining spots with an altogether more illustrious clientele. Try to head here on a Saturday or Sunday for Desacato's famous feijoada - diners can eat their fill from an array of piping-hot meat and bean stews. Vast LCD television screens make Desacato a popular choice for sports fans hoping to catch a futebol game. -Lucy Bryson
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