Bruno Mars has been spotted enjoying beer and pork cracklings in a low-key local bar.
The Just the Way You Are singer turned up with his bandmates and bodyguards to sample the local cuisine.
Mars arrived in Belo Horizonte in Brazil for a concert taking place tomorrow (5 Nov).
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The pop star stunned locals by showing up at Tizé Bar in the Lourdes neighbourhood with his entourage on Saturday (2 Nov) night.
Bar manager Bernardino de Sá said: “A girl came up to me and said the group were from Bruno’s band.
“Then Bruno’s brother arrived with a girl and they sat at a different table.
“I thought ‘man, this is getting serious’.
“Bruno arrived at around 10.30pm, surrounded by his security guards, and sat at a reserved table inside the bar.
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“He ordered beer, ate pork belly cracklings, and feijão tropeiro (beans, sausage, bacon and manioc flour).”
The American pop star also scoffed down coalho cheese with lemon molasses, according to the manager, as reported by What’s The Jam.
Bernardino said: “He stayed in the bar for two hours.
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“Many people were waiting outside to take photos, there was so much excitement and the security guards had to keep the crowd back.
“When it was nearly 1am, he came out waving to everyone and left.”
Bernardino added: “In the past, we have welcomed footballers such as Ronaldinho and Fred, and Brazilian music artists.
“But I never imagined we would welcome a global phenomenon in pop music.
“I never thought I would meet a guy of this level.”
Mars has been touring Brazil since 4 October.
