Eudes is undoubtedly one of the most famous street vendors in Maceió. He has appeared in newspapers, on television, and even in international magazines. There is not a single person who frequents the city’s beaches who doesn’t know him. Not only because the “King of Meringue,” as he is affectionately called, has been offering one of the most delicious treats in the city for 26 years, made at home by his wife Marlene, but also because Eudes works on the beach under the sun dressed in a suit and tie. “It gives customers a sense of security,” explains Eudes, who refers to the attire as a uniform. “Sales doubled since I started dressing like this.” But the quality of his meringue, a simple sweet made with sugar, egg whites, and lemon zest, is as remarkable as his elegance. “It’s the best meringue in Alagoas,” he guarantees.