WHERE TO EAT - Brazil - page 398

MACEIÓ (Alagoas) Wanchako

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Rua São Francisco de Assiss 93, Jatiúca Tel [phone]
One of Brazil's few Peruvian restaurants, Wanchako is known as one of the finest restaurants in the city. It offers
a great variety of typical dishes. The most popular one is the ceviche made with tender chunks of fresh fish and
seafood cured in lemon juice.
OLINDA (Pernambuco) Don Francesco

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Rua Prudente de Morais 358 Tel [phone]
Located in the old part of the city, this restaurant is tucked away among the cobblestoned streets. Run by Francesco
and his wife, the kitchen specializes in fresh and simple Italian cooking. The herbs and many of the vegetables come
from the couple's organic garden, and the pastas and bread are all home-made.
OLINDA (Pernambuco) Oficina do Sabor

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Rua do Amparo 335 Tel [phone]
Oficina do Sabor is a well-known restaurant and is the place in Olinda to try the famous jerimum (pumpkin) dishes.
The restaurant's signature dish is the jerimum recheado com camarão ao maracuja , a baked pumpkin filled with
prawn and passionfruit sauce. The terrace offers beautiful views of the city.
OLINDA (Pernambuco) Goya

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Rua do Amparo 157 Tel [phone]
The works of local artists decorate this creative space, which fills the interior and terrace of a renovated colonial
mansion. The inventive menu gives a regional twist to local seafood dishes, which are creatively served, and include
such preparations as shrimp or fish served inside a green coconut.
OLINDA (Pernambuco) Kwetu

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Av Manuel Borba 338, Praça do Jacaré Tel [phone]
Situated in a beautiful house on the waterfront, Kwetu offers excellent Belgian cuisine along with standard
regional favorites. Try the steamed mussels in white wine or the rabbit stew. On Sundays, the kitchen cooks up
a fabulous paella for two.
PENEDO (Alagoas) Forte da Rocheira

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Rua da Rocheira 2 Tel [phone]
Overlooking the São Francisco river, Forte da Rocheira, one of the better restaurants in Penedo, is known for its
interesting local dishes such as fish stew made with surubim fish or pitu (freshwater prawns), both found in the
local river. For the more adventurous diner, there are alligator meat dishes.
PORTO DE GALINHAS (Pernambuco) Peixe na Telha

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Av Beira Mar 40 Tel [phone]
Located just above the seawall, this restaurant offers one of the best ocean views. Although not as well known as
Beijupirá, the other restaurant in town, the kitchen serves up delicious fresh seafood and fish. The house specialty,
and namesake of the restaurant, is peixe an telha , grilled fish served in a clay roof pan.
PORTO DE GALINHAS (Pernambuco) Beijupirá

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Rua Beijupirá s/n Tel [phone]
Part of the attraction is the restaurant itself, with its playful, eclectic decorations and its romantic, candlelit
atmosphere. However, the food is outstanding as well. The menu blends fresh seafood or chicken with tropical
ingredients such as grilled bananas, coconut milk, tangy pitanga fruit, and cashew nuts.
RECIFE (Pernambuco) Assucar

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Rua da Alfândega 35, Paço Alfândega Tel [phone]
Located on the top floor of the Paço Alfândega shopping center, Assúcar offers great views of the Capibaribe river.
The fun and creative menu serves up seafood risottos, regional dishes such as carne-de-sol (salted, sundried beef),
and grilled fish with banana and carrot purée.
RECIFE (Pernambuco) Bargaço

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Av Boa Viagem 670, Praia de Pina Tel [phone]
Specializing in Bahian cuisine, this pleasant restaurant is the best place in town to enjoy a moqueca , a fish or
shrimp stew that is cooked with coconut milk, or vatapá , a type of stew made with shrimp, coconut milk, palm oil,
and nuts.
RECIFE (Pernambuco) Leite

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Praça Joaquim Nabuco 147, Santo Antônio Tel [phone]
One of Recife's oldest, best, and most traditional restaurants, Leite has been around since 1882. The menu includes
some excellent cod fish dishes as well as steak, king prawns grilled in butter, and grilled fish. A taste of the regional
dessert cartola (banana topped with a slice of cheese, baked with sugar and cinnamon), is a must.
RECIFE (Pernambuco) Tasca

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Rua Dom José Lopes 165, Boa Viagem Tel [phone]
The best of Recife's traditional Portuguese restaurants, small and cozy Tasca is done up with beautiful Portuguese
decor. Dishes not to miss include oven-baked cod with potatoes, octopus with rice and wine sauce,
and lobster grilled in butter.

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