Pot Cakes by Little FamousRecife In the neighborhood where they live, on the outskirts of Recife, everyone knows Diego and Guilherme, friends who sell their pot cakes on the streets in a creative and unforgettable way: singing loudly and with enthusiasm funny parodies of pop songs, where the theme is always, of course, pot cakes.…
Arretado's Rib BurgerRecife As a trained engineer, Beto has done it all in his life – he has been a restaurant owner and an app driver – but it was grilling burgers on an adapted motorcycle that he finally found peace. “I’ve always loved cooking, even my fried eggs were different,” he says. And the…
Anussim’s Bread and WineRecife In Hebrew, the word anussim means “forced” and is used to refer to Jews who, during the Inquisition, were compelled to convert to Christianity or Islam, especially in Spain and Portugal. Hundreds of years later, many are reclaiming their heritage and returning to live as Jews, just like their ancestors. This…
Pink's Vaca AtoladaRecife Pink is a star. When she promotes her broths around the Casa Amarela Market, she really catches the attention of passersby. Proof of that is her appearances on TV, such as on the show hosted by Eliana on SBT, and being featured in a short film. With her pink cart and dressed…
Caldácio's RibRecife Since childhood, Dácio has been surrounded by cooking at home. His father and uncle used to make traditional handmade sweets in their home, and his mother and grandmother, according to him, had a seasoning that many envied. With all these influences, he developed a passion for cooking. As a young man, he worked…
Dadá's Goat SkewerRecife Dadá is a friendly and somewhat shy elderly gentleman of almost 50 years old. He was born in Frei Miguelinho and came to Recife at the age of 13 with only a friend and a promise of a dishwashing job. He lived in a boarding house and traded his studies for jobs…
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…
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…
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,…
