Known to her friends as “Fannypedia”, film art curator Fanny Pereire is the go-to source for anything and everything. Having just wrapped up films like, Annie, Top Five, Selfless and The Intern, Fanny shares some of her favorite insider places.
Rio de Janeiro
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When I go to A Gentil Carioca Gallery, I always stop by Colombo Confiserie for a sweet fix. For steak, Churrascaria Majorica is the place to go. I also order Limonada Suica everywhere I go.
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Lenny Niemeyer for the best swimsuits – best fit, dries the fastest and great prints. They also have coordinating wraps and covers, and also have the best attitude. Alexia Niedzielski & Bianca Brandolini for Osklen is also amazing – I love their palm tree inspired collection. Francesca Romana Diana for cool earrings made of local stones. Maria Oiticica Biojoias for one of a kind jewelry made of vegetable. Custom made Havainas are also a must.
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The best beach is Copacabana in Ipanema and on Sundays, I go to Feira Hippie. I also love roaming around A Gentil Carioca Gallery downtown, and Galeria Nara Roesler in Ipanema for contemporary finds. Real Gabinete Portugues de Leitura is also the coolest place – a must see. I also love Instituto Moreira Salles.
Bahamas
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Café Matisse has the best Italian food on the island. When we shot “The Other Woman” outside of Compass Point, I always went for their Conch Salad. The Poop Deck at Sandy Port for Conch Fritters is always satisfying.
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Cole’s of Nassau and Bahama Handprints are the places to stock up – there is something for everyone. You cannot go to Bahamas without going to these two stores.
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Rose Island and the Beach at Old Fort Bay in Nassau is where you will find me.
Cartagena
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La Vitrola in the old centre for local Colombian with a fusion twist. Rooftop of Hotel Santa Teresa for drinks and people watching and dinner outside at Piazza Santo Domingo.
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I shop for El Dorado Pre-Colombian reproduction jewelry from Museo del Oro at Galeria Cano.
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Day trip boat hopping around Isla del Rosario, and jumping from one friend’s house to another.
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