The mighty Amazon -- called the last great undiscovered culinary frontier by Chef Ferran Adria. It is here that Tony has come to immerse himself in undiscovered gastronomical treasures and search out a ...
Go to EpisodeVer-O-Peso Fish Market
The Ver-O-Peso Market is Belem's grocery store. Tony and Amazonian chef Ofir de Oliviera picked out the Filhote Fish that Ofir would prepare for dinner.
Av. Portugal, 266-328 ¿ Campina, Belém ¿ PA, 66015-190, Brazil
Tacacá da Dona Maria
At the corner of Av. Nazaré and Vila Quintino is the street vendor who is reputed to have the best Tacacá in town. It is made up of tupuci, jambu, cassava starch, salted dried shrimp and peppers and is eaten with a toothpick.
Av. Nazaré, 758-942 ¿ Nazaré, Belém ¿ PA, 66035-170, Brazil
Leitão do Mario da Vileta
Tony and Felipe enjoy delicious pernil (pork leg) sandwiches at this popular street vendor. Eating the sandwich can get a little messy. The bun is full of pork, onions, lettuce, baby peas, mayo and a special sauce.
Travessa Vileta, 2753-3099 ¿ Marco, Belém ¿ PA, 66095-740, Brazil
Margem Esquerda Do Rio Guama ' Cumbu Island
This restaurant (acai farm) is located on the other side of the river from Belem and is surrounded by jungle. Tony learns about the acai berry from local botanist, Dr. Urano Carvalho.
Mexiana Island
This entire island is privately owned and is home to the Marajo Resort Park. Tony went fishing for the monstrous Pirarucu, went on a safari drive, a jungle walk in search of monkeys and also got a taste of water buffalo cheese.
