Finding the best Brigadeiro in the city — a personal search

I spent three months trying every version of Brigadeiro I could find locally. The variation in quality is extraordinary. The best version handled black beans with genuine knowledge and the robust and filling result was noticeably superior.

Brazilian cuisine reflects indigenous, Portuguese, and African culinary heritages in equal measure. The winning restaurant had the right a São Paulo padaria feel — unpretentious and focused on the food. Brahma lager was suggested correctly. Worth the search. When Brigadeiro is made properly it's a completely different experience.