Feel like stepping out of your comfort zone? Venturing off into an unknown, non-manhattan land... then head to Brooklyn! Brooklyn has so many cool restaurants, galleries, parks and shops. It does not seize to amaze me.
Miss Favela, a Brazilian neighborhood bistro, is located in the trendy hispster neighborhood of Williamsburg right next to the Brooklyn Bridge. It's at 57 South 5th St between Kent Ave and Wythe Ave. You can take a taxi from Manhattan and the ride will cost you at most $18.00 bucks (keep in mind the taxi HAS to take you to BK, it's the law - second :13). If you prefer to subway it the L, J, M, Z (yes there is a Z train) will take you there. It's about a 10 to 15 minute walk from any of these stations. They are open 7 days a week, from noon to midnight; except Friday and Saturdays until 1am for food, but the bar stays open late.
They serve traditional Brazilian dishes (the best that I have tried outside of Rio). Their dishes include Moqueca de Peiz e Pirao (fish stew with onions, veggies, coconut milk), Carne Seca (Brazilian beef jerky served with yucca), Pao de Queijo (Cheese bread), Pastel de Carne (Beef "cake" - trust me it's better than it sounds) and Feijoada (traditional Brazilian dish).
I have to say, I have only been to Miss Favela in the summer. I mean, what sounds better than a refreshing sangria or caipirinha on a scorching hot day right? During summer, I recommend you make a reservation for brunch. It gets crowded!! I have seen this place exploding at its seams. Let me try to describe the scene here: Havaianas pinned to the ceiling, Brazilian flag colored walls, beat up tables, live music blasting and Brazilians/Non-Brazilians moving as though samba was going out of style. Truth be told, the place is so welcoming that you can't help but to samba in... and try it out for yourself. During the not-so-hot seasons the place stays open, and according to their website have live music and dancing most of the nights.
And if you think that the place will be overcrowded by hipsters, worry not the crowd here is VERY eclectic... in a good way of course!
My suggestion: Go to brunch on a Saturday (preferably in Summer) Pao de Queijo ($6.00) as an appetizer, Feijoada ($21.00) as a main dish and a pitcher of Caipirinha.
Never been to Brooklyn? Give it a chance!
Obrigado!
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