With one Michelin star under its belt, Oro is undeniably good. This sleek, modern restaurant churns out artfully plated dish after artfully plated dish in its refined, delicious tasting menu.
Cariocas love a relaxed environment, and nowhere is that more apparent than local fave Jobi. This chill bar is great for ice cold beer and delicious, salty bites.
Curated by fashion designer Oskar Metsavaht to pay homage to his Rio lifestyle, this 19-floor hotel is super cool, with Instagram-worthy architecture (those circular window frames...) and unbeatable ocean views. It's quieter here than at Ipanema and Copacabana, with light, breezy interiors and yoga mats placed in some room for morning mindfulness. The infinity pool, with a lookout over Morro Dois Irmãos, has a bar inspired by residential verandas plus wicker daybeds for sun sprawling on. There are workspaces if you need to reply to an email, but you'll most likely catch us getting beach service on the sand or grabbing a quick bite at the street-level restaurant – perfect for people-watching.
At this uber chic and stylish sushi bar, you can expect to find a handful of glamorous celebrities enjoying this top-quality sushi. You can't leave here without having tasted the white fish ussuzukuri or their lychee caipisake - Sushi Leblon's take on a caipirinha.
When most of your year is spent outdoors (and in the heat, no less!), you need to have some seriously chic sandals. Local designer Marcela B has crafted some of the coolest footwear we've ever seen. Be prepared to come home with an extra suitcase!