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First Thursday - February 7 - Join us
We'll be giving away samples of our Risoli de Camarao (Shrimp pastry), Empadao de Palmito (Hearts-of-palm savory cupcake) and our Original Malagueta sweet & spicy dipping sauce, tomorrow, First Thursday, at Cissi's Market.
Join us from 6:00 -ish to 9:00 - ish at Cissi's Market, 1400 South Congress.
Lots of other cool stuff to see at First Thursdays on South Congress. Check it out: http://www.firstthursday.info/
Marathon Market on Feb. 17 - Come see us
The Austin Farmers' Market will be at the Austin Marathon, next Sunday, February 17. Stop by and have a say hello! Good luck to all the runners!!!!!
More info on the Marathon: http://www.attaustinmarathon.com/
New Malagueta Recipe - Thank you ibappmd!
Dr. Jose ... guess which kind of doctor ... has shared his Mango Malagueta recipe with us. Thank you!
Jose sautees jumbo shrimp in Rio's Mango Malagueta. He adds enough so it's a bit soupy, adding vegetables and the like during the cooking process. Then, when the shrimp are done, he adds cooked fettucine to the sautee pan and mixes it all up.
Jose tells us that there's still a bit of spice in there, but not too much for those who aren't big spice fans. And he tells us it's ... it's delicious!
Thank you for sharing your recipe with us, Dr. Jose.
Everyone, please let us know: How Do You Rio?
Send your ideas to rios@riosofaustin.com - OR - Comment on this posting
Proud to cater - Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce luncheon
Rio's is proud to cater the upcoming Austin Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce luncheon at Arts on Real on February 26. Members, we look forward to seeing you there!
If you'd like more information on AGLCC, visit their Web site at: http://www.aglcc.org/
If you'd like more information Arts on Real, visit their Web site at: http://www.artsonreal.com/
Rio's at two Texas Wine & Food Festivals - San Antonio & Dallas
Rio's will present our three Malagueta dipping sauces - Original, Mango, and Pineapple Coconut - at two upcoming Texas Wine & Food Festivals.
"Set a Course for Texas Wines" will take place in San Antonio on March 3rd, and again in Dallas on March 31.
This event is open to the public.
"Eat and drink locally. Come celebrate some of the best food and wine Texas has to offer. Sample exciting wines, fresh produce and Texas-raised meats. Find out why Texas wines and Go Texan partners are winning awards in the Lone Star State and beyond!"
Tickets and more information are available at http://www.winefoodfoundation.org/
To learn more about our sauces, visit: http://www.riosofaustin.com/malagueta.htm
We're at Cissi's Market! - SoCo will never be the same
Rio's is proud to announce that we have three packaged products at Cissi's Market, located 1400 South Congress.
If you've never been to Cissi's Market, it's definitely worth a visit. Per the Statesman: "Cissi's Market is like a food gallery, where picking up,tasting and enjoying the 'art' is actually encouraged!"
At Cissi's, you'll find our:
- Risoli de Camarao - Shrimp savory pastry;
- Empadao de Palmito - Hearts-of-Palm savory cupcake; and
- Pastel de Chocolate e Ricota Caseira - Handmade ricotta cheese & chocolate pastel.
Each has a cup of our Original Malagueta sauce included!
Visit Cissi's Web site at: http://www.cissismarket.com
Rio's at Drogo's Cafe do Brasil
If you haven't had a chance to visit Drogo's, or if you haven't been there in a while, you're going to love it.
Carlos Paradinha has done an excellent job of reworking the interior, logo, and menu to satisfy those that love a comfy atmosphere while enjoying some fantastic (if we do say so ourselves) Brazilian foods.
At Drogo's, you can enjoy some of Rio's salgadinhos, including our Risoli de Frango (chicken savory pastry) and our Pastel de Ricota Caseira e Espinafre (handmade riccotta and spinach pastel.)
Drogo's is located at 2nd and San Jacinto, just across from P.F. Chang's.
There Web site is www.drogoscafe.com
Brazzil Magazine - Check it out!
The site and publication are full of information on Brazil, from politics to music to travel tips and more.
From the site:
"Created in April of 1989, BRAZZIL has been a national respected link between Brazil and all those — Brazilian or not — who feel a kinship with the Brazilian way of life, politics, economy, culture, and soul. Going beyond the report of facts, BRAZZIL brings the whys, the hows and thens."
The forum is an excellent place to discuss Brazil and any related topic. Some forum topics include "All That Samba" and "Brazil Bashing." No holds barred discussion of Brazil and it's wonders and dissapointments are available 24/7.It's free to view all content and to receive the magazine. Most content is in English, but if you want to practice your Portuguese, there are plenty of opportunities here, too.
Who knows, while searching through Brazzil Magazine, you might even find some articles by Rio's own Ben Googins.
This site is muito legal (very cool!)
One-year anniversary raffle winner
We're proud to announce that Ms. Kelly M. of Austin won our raffle. Congratulations, Kelly!
Kelly will receive two dozen of the salgadinhos of her choice, three bottles of our Malagueta sauce, and delivery for the occasion she chooses.
Be on the lookout for more contests! You never know when you, too, might win some free salgadinhos.
Parabens!!!!
Ana Brasil - Brasil em Austin
Ana's store is a mecca for those that love beautiful Brazilian artwork, jewelery, clothing and the essentials, such as farofa, Guarana and much more.
Ana also hosts many events including small concerts, fashion shows and children's parties celebrating Brazilian and American holidays.
Please visit www.anabrasil.com