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The highlight of my visit to Brazil was it's amazing food.  Brazil is approximately the same size as the United States, and it boasts many varieties of cuisine.    The central coastal region of Bahia is the home of exotic seafood dishes that are heavily influenced by the African descent of its residents.  Once you have tasted these unique flavors you will be haunted by a periodic longing to enjoy another Brazilian meal.

 You can imagine my surprise and pleasure when I found an Bahian restaurant right in the middle of Denver.  Cafe Brazil has been a well kept secret on the edge of the Highlands neighborhood of east Denver for 16 years, which is a lifetime in restaurant terms.  Any restaurant that survives this long in such an obscure location does so only because of a loyal following.

 The signature dish of Bahia cuisine is a flavorfull seafood stew called Moqueca.  The typical stew includes fish, shrimp, and/or chicken, along with coconut milk, onions, garlic, and rice.  Each bite is like taking your mouth on an exotic voyage.  Cafe Brazil also features similar dishes from the coast of Columbia.

 Like a long voyage these, your experience will not be inexpensive.   The average dish will set you back about $20.   Dinner for two could easily cost $80 once you have purchase appetizers and a couple of Caipirinhas, the traditional Brazilian drink.  You might leave broke, but you will not go home unsatisfied.

  Reservations are recommended, and I would even go so far as to advise an earlier seating as some dishes may not be availible by late evening,

 Cafe Brazil

4408 Lowell Blvd.

Denver, CO 80211

303-480-1877 

Tuesday-Saturday 5:00-10:00pm