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A Taste of Brazil in NYC

Whether you’re a tourist longing for the exotic flavor of Brazil or a local looking to spice up your culinary experience, there’s no shortage of delectable Brazilian restaurants in New York City. From casual to posh, Manhattan has a variety of Brazil-inspired destinations with prices to suit any budget.

Churrascaria Plataforma

Churrascaria Plataforma offers fine Brazilian cuisine and cocktails—including caipirinhas—in a vibrant, festive atmosphere. Its menu includes an array of different cuts of beef, pork, lamb, or chicken. Foodies are always eager to welcome the expert “Passadores” or meat cutters who arrive table-side with delicious skewers of meat that are ready to be carved. The food, which is always roasted to perfection in the authentic Brazilian style, includes garlic steak, pork ribs, leg of lamb, and other exotic dishes. 212-245-0505, 316 W. 49th St., plataformaonline.com 

Emporium Brasil

Emporium Brasil

Emporium Brasil’s talented chef utilizes Brazilian ingredients to ignite memories of Brazil. Its menu offers tasty starters such as the chef’s recommendation Aperitivo 46, which presents chicken, sausage, and fried shrimp in a garlic lemon sauce. Savory pastries are also on the menu, including bite-sized cheese bread and fried shrimp croquettes. Seafood recommendations include fresh acorn squash stuffed with shrimp, hearts of palm, and catupiry cheese.  212-764-4646, 15 W. 46th St., emporiumbrasil.com

Fogo de Chão

Fogo de Chao

Steakhouse Fogo de Chão has more than 36 years of expertise in the art of fire-roasting fine meats. Founded in 1979 in Brazil, it utilizes the centuries-old Southern Brazilian cooking technique of churrasco. In 1997, the full-service restaurant debuted its first locale in the U.S. Its menu is anchored around the complete “churrasco” experiencanybudgete—roasting meats over an open fire. Its meats are seasoned, prepared, and carved tableside by a team of authentic, Brazilian-trained gaucho chefs. Guest faves include filet mignon, lamb chops, and ribeye, as well signature Brazilian cuts such as the specialty Picanha sirloin. There’s also an extensive salad bar. 212-969-9980, 40 W. 53rd St., fogodechao.com

Ipanema Restaurant

Located on New York's Little Brazil Street, this Brazilian and Portuguese restaurant was founded in 1979. Its menu fuses Portuguese recipes with the zest and vibrancy of Brazilian cuisine. The contemporary hotspot offers an array of lunch and dinner dishes including Vatapá—a traditional grilled monkfish and shrimp in a stew made with dende oil, spices, and crispy hazelnuts. 212-730-5848, 43 W. 46th St., ipanemanyc.com

Rice N Beans

Rice n Beans

This no-fuss Brazilian home cooking destination Rice & Beans offers delicious dishes such as fried plantains, empanadas, and meats all served in an intimate space that can accomodate19 guests. The traditional menu is infused with Portuguese and African influences. Enhanced with the intense flavors of garlic, onion, tomato, palm oil, and coconut, the dishes offer an exotic flair. One of the faves is picadinho carioca, which is cooked with onions, garlic, tomatoes, peppers, and a splash of red wine. Colorful paintings by Brazilian artists adorn the walls along with autographed photos of American and Brazilian celebs. Foodies can also enjoy the sounds of Bossa Nova, which ups the ambiance. 212-265-4444, 744 9th Ave., ricenbeansnyc.com

About the Author

Regina Molaro is a freelancer writer whose work spans from luxury to fashion, art, lifestyle, and beauty. Her work has appeared in Modern Luxury Hawai‘i, as well as Bespoke Magazine and In Season—the in-house magazines at the St. Regis and Mandarin Oriental New York.

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