Elias and I are extremely proud to say Rio's Brazilian has made it three years. 

There's no way we could do it without the amazing support of family, friends, and the Austin community.  Your words of encouragement have gotten us through some dark hours, and helped to strengthen our resolve to make our business a success.

Thank you, Austin for three great years!  We are looking forward to many more to come!

Yes!  Rio's Brazilian gluten-free, sugar-free and all-natural frozen cheese breads are on store shelves now.

Our three types of frozen rolls; Original, Basil and Roasted Red Pepper, are available in the freezer section of:

Spec's Liquors - Our Pao de Queijo is sold at both the Brodie Lane store, and the Arbor Walk store.  Join us as we sample our breads and Malagueta sauces at Spec's monthly free wine tastings.  These events are a great way to sample wines, and get to know local food companies.

   Spec's - Brodie - wine tastings each 2nd Tuesday - 5:30 to 8 pm -  4978 W US 290 Svc Rd - 512-366-8260

   Spec's - Arbor Walk - wine tastings every last Wednesday - 5:30 to 8 pm - 10515 N. Mo Pac Expressway - 512-342-6893

Ana Brasil - We're proud to be a part of Ana's offerings.  Her amazing store not only carries Brazilian foods but incredible jewelry, artwork and clothing from Brazil.  Don't forget Ana's store as you make your Christmas shopping list! 

   Ana Brasil - 7817 Rockwood Lane suite 101 - www.AnaBrasil.com - 512-697-9863

Greenling - Voted "Best Local Food Company" by readers of the Austin Chronicle, Greenling.com carries our three breads and our three sauces.  Congratulations, guys!

   www.Greenling.com

The Whip-In - Deepak and his awesome crew now carry Rio's Brazilian cheese breads, our three Malagueta sauces, and fresh salads including "the Botafogo," and "the Flamengo." 

   The Whip-In - 1950 IH35 South - 512.442.5337 - www.whipin.com

Royal Blue Grocery - Grab a bag of frozen rolls at either Royal Blue location, plus many other locally produced favorites such as Sticky Toffee Pudding and The Med Chef.

   Royal Blue Grocery - www.royalbluegrocery.com - 247 W. 3rd St - 512-499-3993

   Royal Blue Grocery - across from Mellow Johnny's at the corner of Nueces and West 4th Streets - 512-476-5700

Foodzie.com - Now friends and family members can buy Rio's Brazilian cheese breads from anywhere in the US.  We've joined Foozie.com, an online specialty foods store.  We're really proud of their Web site and how they've represented us.  Please check it out, and send the link to out-of-state friends and family.

   Foodzie.com - Rio's Brazilian store:  http://riosbrazilian.foodzie.com/

   P.S.  They have an awesome video of our breads coming out of the oven here:  http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=110858843856

We're humbled to be written about like these two writers, Marsha Mann of Insite Magazine, and Brant Croucher of Envy Magazine, have done.  (The photos are awesome, too!)

In the June issue of Insite Magazine:  "Elias has developed his own version of Brazilian cuisine that taps into the best romantic images of Rio: a land of carnival, samba, and spectacular beaches...sweet, salty, spicy, hot, exotic and satisfying."

In the September issue of Envy Magazine: "Start the tour de Brazil by snacking on the deliciously chewy and fluffy Pao de Queijo (cheese bread), which is all natural, gluten- and sugar-free.  Amazed?   Pick some up from your local grocer for your next party; it's pop-in frozen, pull-out fun."

Please see both at or Web page:  www.riosofaustin.com/press.htm

or here:

   Insite Magazine - click on 5th page - http://www.flickr.com/photos/seanclaes/sets/72157621877663538/

   Envy Magazine - click cover of issue to view online, click page 73 (71 in print) - http://envymags.com/

Rio's Brazilian was nominated for the American Express "Shine a Light" award.  Thanks to you (!) we've made it to the judging round.  It required fifty votes supporting the story profile submitted by Jennifer Simonson of Austin.

Read the awesome story here:  http://shinealight.ivillage.com/sbo-profile/?ProfileID=8742

The grand prize is a $100,000 marketing grant for our small business.

Keep your fingers crossed for us!

Elias and I are proud to join Better Bites of Austin.  This is an Austin group of all-natural food producers working together to showcase our local talent.

We're looking forward to learning from successful Austin businesses such as SASS, Jake's All-Natural Fine Foods, Doctor Kracker, Nada Moo, Zhi Tea and others.

Keep an eye open for Better Bites of Austin events and programs.  Local food producers should join us.  Together we can do great things!  http://www.betterbitesofaustin.com/

Rio's Brazilian will support these amazing organizations at the following upcoming events.  Please join us and support them as well!

- Room to Read - establishing libraries and literacy programs for disadvantaged children - October 14th - The Clay Pit Restaurant -  www.facebook.com/l/;roomtoread.com

- Lovexotic - benefiting Family By Choice - November 14th from 8pm - 12am - The Clay Pit Restaurant - www.familybychoice.org

We loved being a part of Brazilian/Austinite, Simone Pedrozo-Arnold's debut fashion show at Creature's Boutique, 1206 S. Congress, last Thursday night.  Simone's collection includes Morena Rosa, one of Brazil's fastest growing lines of fine clothing.

See the amazing clothing at www.morenarosa.com.br

We're always proud to partner with other small businesses in Austin to promote fun, food and good taste. 

Last, but certainly not least, Elias and I are proud to host Daniel Webb, aka Piano Dora, at The Vintage Lounge for two performances; Tuesday, September 15, and Thursday, October 1, both from 8pm to 10pm.

Daniel is a well-known performer in Austin.  We're proud to be his friend, and lucky to have the chance to share his talent with others.  www.pianodora.com/

Please join us!  No cover, awesome food, and lots of fun!

We're so happy to tell everyone that Rio's Brazilian now has a permanent home. 

We've made an excellent arrangement with Wesam Chtay and Christopher Watters, owners of The Vintage Lounge, to use their kitchen as our permanent home, while also selling Rio's Brazilian through the lounge every Tuesday through Saturday, from 4pm to 10pm.

The Vintage Lounge is a new night spot located on Trinity between 5th and 6th streets, just down the street from Eddie V's, the Austin Convention Center, and the Hilton Hotel.  We're next to the Coppertank at 504 Trinity Street.

Rio's Brazilian serves appetizers including our salgadinhos such as Kibe, Risoli de Frango, and our gluten-free Yuca-root pastry, Bolinho de Aipim.  We're also serving full dinners like the traditional Estrogonofe de Frango, as well as soups, salads and desserts. 

The Vintage Lounge makes caipirinhas (the right way) and many other fabulous cocktails, including the "Malaguetini," our take on a spicy Bloody Mary martini using Rio's Original Malagueta.

See our full menu and more information about The Vintage Lounge at:  http://www.HowDoYouRio.com/vintage.htm

Elias and I have been very fortunate to be mentioned in so many awesome media outlets this year, so far.  Please check them out!

January: The Austin Chronicle;
"A slight spiciness adds a delicious kick." - Listed #1 in "Top 10 Local Products in My Kitchen" 
http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Issue/story?oid=oid%3A721299

January: L Style, G Style;
"So good you'll want to eat the sauce with sauce on it." 
http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/2f78bbad#/2f78bbad/34

January: Austin-American Statesman;
"Brazilian products by local couple finding more outlets." 
http://www.austin360.com/restaurants/content/food_drink/stories/2009/01/0128foodmatters.html

March: Edible Austin Notable Mention;
"Rio's Brazilian has a new home! Find their Salgadinhos (savory pastries) and Malagueta sauces now at their Vintage Lounge location on Trinity between 5th and 6th Streets
http://www.edibleaustin.com/content/index.php?searchword=notable+mention&option=com_search&Itemid=

May: Austin Food Journal;
"My favorite food was Rio's Brazilian's Kibe (beef, tabuli and mint meatballs). Fantastic. Perfect pairing with their spicy original sauce."
http://www.austinfoodjournal.com/

May: The Austin Chronicle;
"Rio's popular Brazilian salgadinhos, soups and salads have found a permanent home at this retro-hip Downtown lounge."

May: Texas Monthly blog, Eat My Words;
"It's an incredibly fun taste experience, sweet, spicy, and full of flavors."
http://www.texasmonthly.com/blogs/eatmywords/?p=437