Photo by Chloe Enos

Celebrate the Olympics with authentic Brazilian favorites

Benjamin Leger

August 1, 2016

The Summer Olympics take over Rio all this month, and you’re more than likely celebrating the Aug. 5 opening ceremonies at a themed party (or maybe even hosting your own?). Here’s your chance to impress friends with some knowledge about Brazil other than Carnival season and Gisele Bündchen. The best place to start is, of course, food and drink.

Make these Brazilian mainstays part of your Olympics-watching festivities and find them in Baton Rouge stores.

Online:

Whole Foods Market
Bin Q liquor store
Ideal Market
La Morenita
World Market

By Benjamin Leger

Benjamin Leger previously served as managing editor for 225 and was the editor of its Taste section from 2012 to 2021, editing, writing and steering the direction of its food coverage in print and online. He is passionate about all things food and food journalism, and has written about the greater Baton Rouge area’s cuisine and culture for nearly two decades.