{"id":5567,"date":"2014-05-29T15:20:11","date_gmt":"2014-05-29T19:20:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/?p=5567"},"modified":"2014-05-29T15:20:11","modified_gmt":"2014-05-29T19:20:11","slug":"vegetarian-and-vegan-eating-during-the-fifa-world-cup-brazil-2014","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vrg.org\/blog\/2014\/05\/29\/vegetarian-and-vegan-eating-during-the-fifa-world-cup-brazil-2014\/","title":{"rendered":"VEGETARIAN AND VEGAN EATING DURING THE FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL 2014"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Priscilla Broadwater
\nSee: http:\/\/www.vrg.org\/athlete\/FIFA_WORLD_CUP.pdf
\n<\/a>
\nAs many of us know, the excitement of soccer will return this June 2014.
\nThe FIFA World Cup, which occurs every four years, will take place in
\nBrazil this time. Millions of soccer fans from all over the world will
\nbe watching soccer matches, cheering for their team, and living and
\nenjoying the passion of the sport. Other soccer enthusiasts have decided
\nto travel to Brazil and take their experience to a whole new level.
\nLet the games begin!!!<\/p>\n

According to the CIA and the World Factbook, Brazil is slightly smaller
\nthan the United States with an area of 8,514,877 sq Km, and a population
\nof 201,009,622. This wonderful and majestic country has something to
\noffer to everyone who visits.Given that many people will be packing their
\nsuitcases and heading to Brazil this summer, I thought it would be a great
\nidea to list some useful information, phrases, and some restaurants where
\nyou can find vegan and vegetarian options.<\/p>\n

I spoke with my Brazilian friends and from what they told me, Brazilians
\nare big meat eaters, which could make things a bit difficult for
\nvegetarians and vegans. But don\u2019t feel discouraged; this doesn\u2019t mean
\nyou won\u2019t be able to find options. My advice is, \u201calways be prepared.\u201d You
\nmay want to bring with you: nuts, granola bars, and all your favorite
\nvegan snacks, especially if you plan to bring your little ones along.<\/p>\n

Here are a couple more facts I would like you to be aware of: Some
\nrestaurants in Brazil are hard to find because they don\u2019t look exactly
\nlike a restaurant, but more like a house. Yes, I know that is a bit
\nstrange, but that is just part of the culture. Some other restaurants
\nmay not have a proper sign, or may simply be slightly to the left or
\nright of what your GPS tells you. Thus, be prepared and ask someone if
\nyou need help. Brazilians are very friendly and would be glad to help
\nyou. Secondly, use your own judgment and be careful. Every country has
\nsafe areas, and areas you want to avoid. Thus, do some homework before
\nyou go. Perhaps you can borrow or buy a book that will provide important
\ninformation you need to know. If you get the chance to speak to a native
\nBrazilian, do so. This could be very helpful to you. Or, find reliable
\nwebsites where you can obtain ample information. When going to a
\nrestaurant, make sure you have cash with you since not all restaurants
\naccept credit cards. Check the hours before you make the trip to a
\nrestaurant. Some open from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and others will open
\nfrom 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

As I already mentioned, Brazil is a vast country. Depending on where you
\nare in Brazil will make vegan options more accessible than in other
\nlocations.<\/p>\n

Useful Phrases<\/strong>
\n\u2010Hello = oi
\n\u2010How are you? = Como vai voc\u00ea?
\n\u2010Brazilians typically greet you by saying \u201cTudo bem?\u201d which literally
\nmeans \u201cis everything good?\u201d
\nAnd the answer to that is, \u201cTudo bom\u201d or \u201cTudo bem.\u201d Which means \u201cI am
\ndoing good, or everything is good.\u201d
\n\u2010My name is\u2026 = Meu nome \u00e9\u2026
\n\u2010Pleased to meet you = Muito prazer
\n\u2010Thank you = men say \u201cObrigado\u201d and women say \u201cObrigada\u201d
\n\u2010See you later = At\u00e9 mais
\n\u2010I don\u2019t speak Portuguese = Eu n\u00e3o falo Portugu\u00eas
\n\u2010I am American = Eu sou Americano
\n\u2010Where is the bathroom? = Onde \u00e9 o banheiro? \/ Onde fica o banheiro?
\n\u2010I\u2019m hungry = Estou com fome
\n\u2010I am a vegetarian = Eu sou vegetariano (for male), and Eu sou
\nvegetariana (for female)
\n\u2010I don\u2019t eat meat, fish, or fowl = Eu n\u00e3o como carne, peixe ou frango
\n\u2010I am vegan = Eu sou vegano (for male) and Eu soy vegana (for female)
\n\u2010I don\u2019t eat anything prepared with animal products = Eu n\u00e3o como nada
\npreparado com produtos animais
\n\u2010I don\u2019t eat dairy products, eggs, or honey = Eu n\u00e3o como latic\u00ednios,
\novos ou mel<\/p>\n


\nVegetarian and Vegan Restaurants in Brazil<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rio de Janeiro<\/u>
\nDona Vegana
\nThis restaurant offers vegan food.
\nAddress: Av. Marechal Floriano, n\u00b0 13, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
\nTelephone: 2223\u20100303
\nE\u2010mail: donavegana@gmail.com
\nWebsite: www.donavegana.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Refeitorio Organico<\/u>
\nThis restaurant offers vegan food.
\nAddress: Rua Dezenove de Fevereiro, 120, Botafogo, Zona Sul, Rio de
\nJaneiro, Brazil
\nTelephone: 2537\u20100750
\nWebsite: www.donavegana.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Vegetariano Social Clube<\/u>
\nThis restaurant offers vegetarian and vegan food.
\nAddress:Rua Conde de Bernadotte, 26\/ Loja L\u2010 Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
\nTelephone: 21\u20102294\u20105200
\nWebsite: www.vegetarianosocialclube.com.br<\/a><\/p>\n

S\u00e3o Paulo<\/u>
\nBanana Verde
\nThis restaurant offers vegetarian and vegan food.
\nAddress: Rua Harmonia, 278, Vila Madalena, S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil
\nTelephone: 11\u20103814\u20104828
\nWebsite: www.bananaverde.com.br<\/a><\/p>\n

Apfel<\/u>
\nThis restaurant offers vegetarian food, as well as vegan friendly food.
\nAddress: Rua Bela Cintra, 1343, S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil
\nTelephone: 11\u20103062\u20103727
\nWebsite: www.apfel.com.br<\/a><\/p>\n

Goa<\/u>
\nThis is a vegetarian restaurant that offers vegan food as well.
\nAddress: Rua C\u00f4nego Eug\u00eanio Leite, 1152 Pinheiros, S\u00e3o Paulo, Brazil
\nTelephone: 11\u20103031\u20100680
\nWebsite: www.goavegetariano.com.br<\/a><\/p>\n

Belo Horizonte<\/u>
\nSalada Saudavel
\nThis is a vegeterian restaurant that also offers vegan and raw food.
\nAddress: Av Olegario Maciel 742, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
\nTelephone: 31\u20109912\u20105367
\nWebsite: www.saladasaudavel.com.br<\/a><\/p>\n

San Ro<\/u>
\nThis is a vegetarian Chinese restaurant. They offer vegan food as well.
\nAddress: Rua Professor Moraes, 651 \u2010 Funcion\u00e1rios, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
\nTelephone: 31\u20103264\u20109236<\/p>\n

Salvador<\/u>
\nHealth Valley Brasil
\nThis restaurant offers vegetarian and vegan food, as well as snacks.
\nThis restaurant is buffet style, thus you pay certain amount and you eat
\nall you want.
\nAddress: Rua Direita da Piedade, 17 \u2010 Dois de Julho, Salvador \u2010 BA,
\n40060\u2010300, Brazil
\nTelephone: 71\u20103329\u20102176
\nWebsite: www.healthvalleybrazil.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Recife<\/u>
\nO Vegetariano
\nThis is a buffet\u2010style restaurant. They offer vegetarian food and vegan
\noptions including vegan desserts.
\nAddress: Rua Conde D’eu, 118, Boa Vista Recife, Brazil
\nTelephone: 81\u20103423\u20103638<\/p>\n

Cantina Vegetariana<\/u>
\nAnother self\u2010service restaurant in Recife. They offer vegetarian and
\nvegan food, soul food, pizza, and more.
\nAddress: Rua Arcenio Cala\u00e7a, 102, San Martin, Recife, Brazil
\nTelephone: 81\u20103228\u20102502<\/p>\n

Fortaleza<\/u>
\nVeg Gourmet Delivery
\nThis is a vegan restaurant that brings food to your door. You need to
\norder one day in advance. The chef at Veg Gourment Delivery will amaze
\nyou with his wonderful vegan dishes.
\nTelephone: 85\u20103212\u20100282<\/p>\n

A Fant\u00e1stica Cozinha da Carol<\/u>
\nReservations are required, and you must bring cash. The owner of this
\nrestaurant can show you that vegan food is delicious!!
\nAddress: Rua J\u00falio C\u00e9sar, 1364, Damas, 60425\u2010808 Fortaleza, Brazil
\nTelephone: 85\u20109986\u20107073<\/p>\n

Bras\u00edlia<\/u>
\nGirassol
\nThis restaurant offers a variety of vegetarian food. Soups, salads,
\nsandwiches, and more. This is also a buffet style restaurant.
\nAddress: CLS 409 Bl. B Lj. 15\/16 Bras\u00edlia, Brazil
\nTelephone: 61\u20103242\u20101542
\nE\u2010mail: girassol@restaurantegirassol.net.br
\nWebsite: www.restaurantegirassol.net.br<\/a><\/p>\n

Boa Sa\u00fade<\/u>
\nThis vegetarian restaurant offers salads and hot dishes. They also sell
\npizza made with Brazilian vegan cheese.
\nAddress: SRTVN 702, bloco P, loja 128, Edif\u00edcio Bras\u00edlia R\u00e1dio Center,
\nAsa Norte, Bras\u00edlia, Brazil
\nTelephone: 61\u20103328\u20106958<\/p>\n

Porto Alegre<\/u>
\nBonobo
\nThis is a vegan restaurant. At Bonobo they care about our environment.
\nBikers are welcome at this restaurant. There is parking spaces for bikes.
\nAddress: Rua Castro Alves, 101, Bonfim, Porto Alegre, Brazil
\nTelephone: 51\u20103013\u20101464
\nE\u2010mail: bonobo@cafebonobo.com.br
\nWebsite: www.cafebonobo.com.br<\/a><\/p>\n

La Rouge Bistro<\/u>
\nHere you can find vegan food. They offer mostly organic food including
\nraw dishes and a variety of organic teas.
\nAddress: Ave Mariland 1587, Porto Alegre, Brazil
\nTelephone: 51\u20103019\u20107638
\nE\u2010mail: larouge@larougebistro.com.br
\nWebsite: www.larougebistro.com.br<\/a><\/p>\n

Govinda<\/u>
\nThis is a casual restaurant that offers vegetarian and vegan food. At
\nnight, you can try their tasty vegan pizzas.
\nAddress: Av. Jos\u00e9 Bonif\u00e1cio, 605, Bomfim, Porto Alegre, Brazil
\nTelephone: 51\u20103332\u20101704<\/p>\n

Curitiba<\/u>
\nBouquet Garni
\nThis restaurant offers a vegetarian buffet, as well as vegan food.
\nPrices vary on the weekend.
\nAddress: Alameda Carlos de Carvalho, 271, Centro, Curitiba, Brazil
\nTelephone: 41\u20103223\u20108490
\nE\u2010mail: contato@restaurantebouquetgarni.com<\/p>\n

Sorella Restaurante Vegetariano<\/u>
\nThis is a vegetarian restaurant with plenty of options. They offer all
\nkinds of salad, and also delicious fresh bread.
\nAddress: Rua Marechal Hermes, 728, Centro C\u00edvico, Curitiba, Brazil
\nTelephone: 41\u20103026\u20105794
\nE\u2010mail: sorella@sorellacentrocivico.com.br
\nWebsite: www.sorellacentrocivico.com.br<\/a><\/p>\n

Other Resources<\/strong>
\nThe World Factbook:
\nhttps:\/\/www.cia.gov\/library\/publications\/the\u2010world\u2010factbook\/<\/a>
\nHappy Cow The Healthy Eating Guide:
\nhttp:\/\/www.happycow.net\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Since restaurants open, close, and change menus, you may want to call
\nahead.<\/p>\n

For information on eating in the U.S. see
\nhttp:\/\/www.vrg.org\/restaurant\/index.php<\/a>
\nFor other international eating info, see
\nhttp:\/\/www.vrg.org\/links\/restaurant.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

For information on athletes and vegetarian diets, see
\nhttp:\/\/www.vrg.org\/athlete\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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