WHERE TO EAT - Brazil - page 401

SÃO LUIS (Maranhão) Cabana do Sol

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Rua João Damasceno 24, Farol de São Marcos Tel [phone]
This is the place where locals come to enjoy a traditional meal. The best-selling dish is the barbecued carne-de-sol
(salted, sun-dried beef) served with rice, beans, mashed manioc, and grilled bananas. Known for its huge portions,
a single dish serves three to four persons.
SÃO LUIS (Maranhão) Kitaro

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Av Sáo Marcos 8, Ponta do Farol Tel [phone]
Overlooking the lake, Kitaro offers excellent Japanese food in a pleasant setting. The menu lists all the usual fare
like sushi and sashimi, as well as hot dishes such as yakisobas and tempuras. On Friday and Saturday, the kitchen
stays open until 3am.
SÃO LUIS (Maranhão) Por Acaso

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Av Ana Jansen, Ponta do Farol Tel [phone]
This lively restaurant and bar is buzzing almost every night of the week. The large antipasto self-service buffet allows
you to put together your own plate, choosing from the excellent variety of grilled vegetables, cheeses, cold cuts,
fresh dips, breads, and salads.
TERESINA Vivenda do Caranguejo

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Av Aviador Irapuã Rocha 2071, Jóquei Tel [phone]
Although Teresina is a long way from the sea, Vivenda do Caranguejo offers excellent seafood in a lovely outdoor
setting, with tables shaded by overhanging trees. House specialties include sumptuous crab dishes. The restaurant
plays live music on Fridays. Closed on Mondays.
TERESINA (Piauí) Carnaúba

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Av Jóquei Clube 1662, Jóquei Tel [phone]
Carnaúba is a pleasant restaurant featuring some of the region's best known dishes such as the carne-de-sol
(sun-dried beef), grilled lamb, home-made sausage, and tambaqui fish, flavored with fresh cilantro, green onions,
and fresh bell peppers.

PARÁ & AMAPÁ

ALGODOAL (Amapá) Jardim do Eden

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Praia do Farol Tel [phone]
One of the better places to eat on the Algodoal island, Jardim do Eden combines Brazilian and French influences,
serving a delectable range of seafood and vegetarian dishes. The seafood is exceptional, and all other dishes are
also excellent.
BELÉM (Pará) Remanso do Peixe

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Trapiche Barao do Triunfo 2590, Casa 64, Marco Tel [phone]
Arguably one of the best restaurants for fish delicacies in the city, the Remanso do Peixe is the place to try one of
the excellent local lobsters. Remanso do Peixe is located in a residential mansion with no obvious sign on the door
and is only open at weekends.
BELÉM (Pará) Lá em Casa

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Boulevard Castilhos França Tel [phone]
This popular restaurant serves the very best in local Pará cuisine. The dishes are creatively prepared using quality
Amazon ingredients. The duck in tucupi (cassava) sauce is excellent. For dessert, try the ice creams made with such
local fruits as açaí and cupuaçu. Meals can be enjoyed on the open-air veranda.
BELÉM (Pará) Restô das Docas

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Boulevard Castilhos França Tel [phone]
A trendy restaurant located down in the dock area by the Estação das Docas, this place serves a varied range
of local and international dishes. Open through the week until midnight, this popular spot attracts
a loyal clientele, who come here for a well-made drink.
MACAPÁ (Amapá) Trapiche Restaurante

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Rua Azaria Neto 64 Tel [phone]
Located at the end of the Trapiche Eliezer Levy pier (see p271), the Trapiche Restaurante is a great place to come
for an afternoon beer. Known for its spectacular view across the Amazon river, especially during the rainy season,
this restaurant serves a variety of tasty fish dishes, as well as meat and chicken.
SANTAREM (Pará) Restaurante O Mascote

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Praça Pescadores 10 Tel [phone]
Offering both indoor and outdoor seating with good views of the Amazon river, O Mascote serves excellent fish
dishes. Worth trying is the tucanaré ao molho de camarão (peacock bass in shrimp sauce). The restaurant also
serves a reasonable lunch buffet.