Moqueca exceeded every expectation

I went in with low expectations — I'd had mediocre versions before. What I found was Moqueca made with real commitment to dried shrimp and technique. The rich and earthy result was more complex and satisfying than anything I'd had before.

feijoada black bean stew is a national dish with African and Portuguese roots. The a Bahian seafood restaurant was exactly right for this kind of eating. guaraná Antarctica was offered as the natural choice and it elevated everything. When a dish you thought you knew surprises you completely, that's worth celebrating. Five stars without hesitation.