Delicia

NYC Restaurant322 W 11 St, Btwn Greenwich & Washington, NY 10014 - Great, great Brazilian food in family/home-cooking restaurant. Consider the Muqueca de Camarao (shrimp stew with coconut milk) or Mandioca Frita (fried yuca). Menu isn't too varied so don't go the 30 times we have or you'll get bored of even the chorizo starter!! Feb 18 04

Update Thur 17 2005: Whilst the Spotted Pig remains packed at anytime, it's always quite a surprise to find this spot so empty. OK, different scene, different ambience but great food. But! Be prepared for that wait! Even for the check!

Update Sept 13 2005: He's got staff!! Well 2 right now!

Delicia Menu
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Price range: $$ ($15-30)

September 13, 2005 in Brazilian, Restaurant, West Village | Permalink | Comments (5) | TrackBack

Bar Bossa

232 Elizabeth St (south of Houston) - 212 625 23450 - Man, with this new small restaurant they seemed to have nailed it. Lovely old-feel-tiled decor, great lighting, modern Brazilian theme, good cocktails, nice small bar to sit at, tightly packed tables with friendly diners.

Whoever opened Bar Bossa did some big planning.

The only problem is that it really is all to plan. So is the food, so to speak. The menu looks varied and lively but I'm afraid it's cook by numbers. The three Mexicans in the kitchen, bless 'em, just churn out plates as the plan directs. This place is just the manifestation of a business plan - there's no love for food here.

Saying that, check it out: come just for the bar and the cocktails.

May 14, 2005 in Brazilian, Nolita, Restaurant | Permalink | Comments (2) | TrackBack