Dalva’s TapiocaRecife Dalva used to work as a domestic helper, raising her two children and helping with expenses at her mother’s house. One day, she was laid off and decided to join her sisters-in-law who were selling tapioca on the streets. Her sisters-in-law lost interest, but Dalva continued with the business. It took her some…
Sulamita’s TacacáManaus Although she is from Pará, Sulamita feels like a true Amazonian: “I came from Belém to Manaus as a teenager. I have a great affection for everything that the city represents to me.” Today, married and with four children, Sulamita works as a social worker, a profession she practices alongside being a tacacazeira.…
Ezequiel’s FufuRecife Ezequiel is Nigerian and came to Brazil to work due to a lack of opportunities in his country. He used to work as an electrical technician there, but his love for food took precedence. He works on the beach selling dishes known as “Delícias do Africano” (Delights of the African). He decided to…
Renato’s Sardine in pressure cookerRecife Renato, after working for a while at a street food stall selling skewers and as a gas station attendant, decided one day to buy a spot in Praça da Várzea and start selling drinks. The place is a gathering spot for artists and intellectuals in the neighborhood, which is why…
Velho do Rio’s Tambaqui on the GrillManaus Velho do Rio, as he became known, earned this nickname during the time he lived on a boat in Recife, with long prematurely white hair and beard. Later, he moved to Manaus, where he married and set up his street stall. Every day, he goes to the Feira…
Cidinha’s Bolo de RoloRecife Seven years ago, Cidinha started selling 4 guava-filled “bolo de rolo” cakes per week. Over time, she gained fame, and now, in addition to her, her sister and two employees are part of the production. She sells the cakes at her home, on the streets of Carpina, at some public offices,…
Lu’s KitutesManaus Lucineia left Maranhão at the age of 12 and went to live with an aunt who already lived in Manaus. Always attentive and looking for opportunities, Lu started working at a young age: even at the age of 8, she helped in the family business. With an independent spirit, at the age of…
Café Eldorado’s X-CaboquinhoManaus The “Café Regional,” which is the breakfast served on the streets of Manaus, is a tradition in the city. Seu Giovani’s Café, located in Praça do Eldorado, has been successful for almost 16 years, and its flagship item is the X-Caboquinho, a sandwich made with French bread, queijo coalho (a type of…
Laurinha’s SarapatelRecife Laura is a São Paulo native with a Portuguese look, married to a person from Pernambuco. While on vacation with her husband, she visited Olinda and decided to leave everything behind and move to the city. She put her house up for sale, and in less than a month, she had given up…
Morena’s GuaranáManaus Pink has a star. Pink has a star. When she announces her broths around the Mercado da Casa Amarela, she really catches the attention of passersby. This is proven by her appearances on TV, in Eliana’s show on SBT, and being a character in a short film. With her pink cart and dressed…
