Olivier Cozan, Rio de Janeiro

A darling of French cuisine fans in trend-setting Ipanema, Olivier Cozan has created a pleasant and charming setting for his contemporary and classic creations. At the colorful, light and airy ground floor bistro, everything from simple Croque Monsieurs to the more elaborate Magret de Canard is offered. At the restaurant upstairs, with its elegant and very French decor, a more expensive and refined haute cuisine menu is presented. The Cassoulet festival on Saturdays is becoming a legend in this upscale neighborhood. Impeccable service and a first-rate wine list round out the reasons to dine here.